Pick two poems, practice them and recite them in front of judges. These are the steps that are taken by hundreds of students participating in the Poetry Out Loud competition. Since 2005, students all over the country have participated in this competition. According to the Poetry Foundation, the […]
January through February tends to be remembered by a few things: the bitter cold, Hallmark Valentine’s movies and many award shows. Viewers flock to screens showing the hottest celebrities on the red carpet. Two recent award shows were the People’s Choice Awards and the Golden Globes. The People’s […]
Seniors Marie and Helen Sgouros are founders and directors of the organizations English Kids to Kids and Bridging Cultures, also known as EK2K and BC. Together, the groups help child refugees from the South East Asian nation of Burma (also known as Myanmar) learn English and American Culture […]
Starting off the 2014-2015 season strong, the Mt. Hebron Girls’ Varsity basketball team stands among the top in the county with a 7-1 record. The resurgent squad, led by senior captains Megan Konig and Nia Crump, has set the tone in Howard County basketball. “The statement we plan […]
Many people choose to donate their time or goods to non-profit organizations. Local Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, NAMI, Hope Works, and many other groups are in serious need of help. Meals on Wheels offers meals at minimal or no cost to people who cannot afford or […]
On Dec. 29, a deadly house fire claimed the life of Ellicott City resident Betty Ann Davis, 70. Authorities have stated that Davis was pronounced dead at the scene and was found on the first floor of her home located at the intersection of Roundhill Road and Doncaster […]
