Day: October 16, 2014

Opinions Abound on New County Food Policy

By Liz Smorse on October 16, 2014

For students, “sweet victories” are not so sweet anymore. Earlier this year, the Howard County Public School System made changes to the nutritional guidelines that sparked a wildfire of conversation. This system includes limiting the lunch meal portion size, putting healthier food choices in the vending machines and […]

50+ Vikings Run in “Let’s Go HoCo 5K and Fun Run”

By Monica Sebastian on October 16, 2014

On Oct. 12, 1,400 Howard County teachers, students and community members gathered at the Sheraton Hotel in Columbia to participate in the first ever “Let’s Go HoCo 5K and Fun Run,” sponsored by the Howard County Public School System. The race, which ran from 8 AM to noon, […]