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Photo submitted by Ms. Kostelec

Ms. Kostelec Returns to Her Roots

Sydney Cox, Arts Editor November 20, 2018

Ms. Kostelec greets her students with a smile on her face, radiating her readiness for another day at school. Four years ago Ms. Kostelec graduated from Wilde Lake, and now she’s starting her teaching...

Photo submitted by Mr. Calkins (left)

Coming From a Development Center, Mr. Calkins Transitions to a Wilde Lake

Bryan Shin, Filmmaker/ Writer November 20, 2018

Life at a place like Wilde Lake may be the norm for most students and teachers in Howard County. However, when new math teacher Mr. Calkins transferred to Wilde Lake from a Great Oaks Career Campus in...

I Support the Local News. You Should Too.

I Support the Local News. You Should Too.

Hope Kahn November 19, 2018

We get The Baltimore Sun on the weekends. Occasionally it gets briefly read and other times it gets lost under the giant pile of mail or used to protect the floor from yet another accident my dog would...

The “Chip” We Carry

The “Chip” We Carry

Hope Kahn June 12, 2018

No team ever wants to lose. Especially not the first 8 games of the season. Sadly, this was the reality for my team, girls varsity lacrosse, until our 9th game on April 23 when we finally won against Long...

JV Softball Finishes Season 12-3, Taking Best Record This Spring Season

JV Softball Finishes Season 12-3, Taking Best Record This Spring Season

Aenilah Watkins, Web Editor in Chief June 12, 2018

With an overall record of 12-3, the Wilde Lake JV softball team set the bar very high for their fellow competitors, and for all the sports teams this spring season. The JV team surpassed all Wilde Lake...

Recent Dramatic Decline in Graduation Rate Raises Concerns for Wilde Lake

Recent Dramatic Decline in Graduation Rate Raises Concerns for Wilde Lake

Hope Kahn June 12, 2018

Out of the 1276 students at Wilde Lake, 230 students are not expected to graduate within four years according to last year’s graduation rate. This brought concern to Mr. Wilson and the School Improvement...

After Four Years of High School, Seniors Have Valuable Advice

After Four Years of High School, Seniors Have Valuable Advice

Sarah Rubin, Managing Editor March 29, 2018

After going through just about four years of high school, many seniors have tons of advice to give. They’ve been through so many different types of classes, teachers, and clubs, that they have advice...

The Power of the Panther: Insight on a Powerhouse Film

The Power of the Panther: Insight on a Powerhouse Film

Aenilah Watkins, Web Editor in Chief March 16, 2018

“Powerful.” “ Inspirational.” “Phenomenal.” These were some of many words used by students to describe the blockbuster film Black Panther that was released in theaters on February 16th. In...

Wilde Lake Students Participate in Nationwide Walkout to Protest Gun Violence

Wilde Lake Students Participate in Nationwide Walkout to Protest Gun Violence

Ihsaan Fanusie, News Editor March 14, 2018

At 10:00 this morning, Wilde Lake students participated in a nationwide walkout to protest gun violence and demand change from Congress. The walkout was part of the nationwide ‘ENOUGH’ movement,...

Senator Cardin responds to a question asked by Junior Esther Olajide

Escalating Concerns About Gun Violence Bring Maryland Senator Ben Cardin to Wilde Lake

Rachel Henry and Hope Kahn March 7, 2018

In a Q and A with Maryland Senator Ben Cardin on February 23, Wilde Lake students took every opportunity to question government policies, demand political action, and speak for student safety regarding...

Mr. Wilson and Jazmia Perry at the homecoming pep rally

Replacing Mr. LeMon as School Principal, Mr. Wilson Makes School Culture A Priority

Hope Kahn December 20, 2017

As soon as Mr. Wilson began his position as principal of our school, he made it his priority to put students first. Since the first day on the job, one of his main focuses has been building relationships...

Joanna Amaya and Taha Nasir use social media to connect with friends

Are Phones and Social Media Affecting Mental Health in Adolescents Today?

Stella Johnson, Writer December 19, 2017

According to “The New York Times,” anxiety rates in adolescents are increasing rapidly, and researchers are linking that anxiety to smartphones and social media. According to “The Times,” social...

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