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Students in the Wilde Lake cafeteria. Photo by Ayonna Ramey, edited by Sarah Rubin.

The Wilde Lake “Corner Cafe” Free Food Pantry

Ayonna Ramey, Writer February 24, 2020

Beginning on March first, a permanent food pantry will begin at Wilde Lake, called The Corner Cafe.  The food bank was started by Mrs. Leonard and Ms. Volpe, who agreed that it’d be useful in the...

A student talking to their counselor about rising up a level in a subject.

Rise Up: The Pathway To Success

Devin Garcia, Writer February 24, 2020

This year, Wilde Lake is pioneering a new program that is encouraging students to rise up a level in at least one subject, to help them achieve their full potential.  Wilde Lake principal, Marcy...

Students gather around the piano to practice for the show.

Do You Hear Howard County Sing When Tomorrow Comes

Sarah Rubin, Managing Editor February 24, 2020

The lights go down, the audience quiets, and the stage is still. The students begin to enter, ready to perform. They have one chance, and after months of practice and preparation, the moment has finally...

Mr. Press is pictured instructing his U.S History class in his Morehouse sweater that he pridefully showcases.

HBCUs Admit Non-Black Applicants, Students Are Critical

Aenilah Watkins, Web Editor in Chief February 7, 2020

As Wilde Lake African American seniors are closing the chapter of their high school careers, many are preparing to continue their education in college, some have set their sights specifically on attending...

FARMS: More Than Just a Student Lunch

FARMS: More Than Just a Student Lunch

Sarah Rubin, Managing Editor February 3, 2020

On the first day of school, students are bombarded with what feels like hundreds of different papers, all promoting sports, clubs, extracurriculars, and school-sponsored events. However, one of those commonly...

Parents discuss redistricting at a Board of Education meeting.

Leaving Friends Behind: Students Reflect on Redistricting Controversy

Sydney Lowry, Writer February 3, 2020

On Facebook, Twitter, and even along the paths of Columbia, parents have made their opinions on redistricting clear. Armed with signs, t-shirts, and angry Facebook posts, their voices can sometimes even...

Students record their grades in a table to track their progress.

Four-point quizzes: A New Way of Learning

Sydney Lowry, Writer January 31, 2020

For many students, the thought of a math test conjures up feelings of dread. Some students feel overwhelmed by unit tests and quizzes, which often have a considerable impact on their overall grade. However,...

Howard County No Longer Allows Teachers to Award Extra Credit to Students

Howard County No Longer Allows Teachers to Award Extra Credit to Students

Devin Garcia, Writer December 6, 2019

This year, Howard County has introduced a new policy which no longer allows teachers to award extra credit to students. In the past, many teachers would offer extra credit opportunities to students with...

Howard County School System No Longer Releases Interims To Students

Howard County School System No Longer Releases Interims To Students

Devin Garcia, Writer November 25, 2019

This year, Howard County has removed interims, meaning students will no longer be given a paper copy of their grades halfway through each quarter to bring home to their families.   Interims initial...

Freshman Matthew Batmukh and Nakomis Styers, are seen playing basketball in the Aux Gym.

Hui Time Gives Students a Cafeteria Alternative

Nadyne Segbe, Writer November 13, 2019

Remember recess? It’s back. Not everyone wants to spend their lunch period in the cafeteria. That’s why administration is implementing Hui Time, an alternative to a cafeteria lunch, where students...

Numerous students are seen lined up outside of the main entrance awaiting a tardy pass.

Lateness Policy Creates Long Lines and Delays Instruction For Late Students

Aenilah Watkins, Web Editor in Chief November 11, 2019

At 7:25am across Howard County, students are expected to be in school on time. However, this isn’t always the case for Wilde Lake seniors Selam Abebe, Bryan Shin, and Trea Jenkins. The trio often misses...

Attendees of the SMOB Mental Health Meeting on May 16.

SMOB Organizes Forum to Destigmatize Mental Health

Sarah Rubin, Managing Editor June 18, 2019

When she was in seventh grade, Trisha Reddy was told that in the United States, the biggest cause of death for teens was suicide. “This is what truly inspired me to help with the discussion,” she said,...

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