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Corporations prioritize profits over progress: Deepseek-R1 AI model crushes U.S. competition

by Kiefer Ely, Editor-In-Chief March 20, 2025

At its best, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool, not a final product. To consumers, it can be used to enhance daily productivity across all aspects of their lives. To corporations, it can be used to...

All public schools make vaccine shots mandatory to enter the school buidling. (CC BY 2.0)

Mandatory Immunizations: Do public schools prioritize health or consent?

by Caroline Tucker, Editor January 23, 2025

Every student attending public schools in Maryland, including Frederick County (FCPS), are required to have certain immunizations, which are also known as vaccines or shots, to attend school. Schools are...

The first look at Potbelly Sandwich Works.

Potbelly Sandwich Works is open for business!

by Cara Morgan, Editor January 22, 2025

Frederick’s newest sandwich shop is now open for business.  Potbelly Sandwich Works has been around since 1977, when the first store opened in Chicago. Potbelly got its name from the original Potbelly...

Flags wave proudly in honor of those who have served, remembering the courage and sacrifice of our veterans today and every day
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Veterans Day: Honoring Service, Ignoring the Struggles

by Alaina Reilly, Reporter January 15, 2025

Veterans embody a commitment to service and honor, making sacrifices that shape our communities and national identity. Their contributions extend far beyond the battlefield, influencing civic leadership,...

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Are Mclaren’s Papaya Boys the new challengers to RedBull’s throne?

by Isabella Engler, Reporter October 10, 2024

Fierce rivalries have been prominent throughout the decades in Formula 1 racing history. In the 1980s and 1990s it was Williams vs. Mclaren; in the 2000s it became Ferrari vs. Renault in the 2010s RedBull...

A seemingly stressed student sits at a desk doing work.

A mental health crisis: Are FCPS students getting the help they need?

by Tate Haskins, Reporter May 15, 2024

Mental health problems among students saw a massive spike in 2020 when students were quarantined in their homes due to the coronavirus (COVID 19).  Anxiety and depression became commonplace and it hasn’t...

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MLB THE SHOW 24 Review: Is it a good game?

by Danté Hudson, Editor April 23, 2024

On March 15, "MLB THE SHOW 24" was released to awaiting fans. Gameplay has relatively stayed the same compared to previous versions, except for the updated lighting system, which has the game looking...

A group of Longhorns roam the fields on the borders of Linganore High School.

Out with the old, in with the new: Are the Linganore Longhorns our future?

by Leila Gibril and Ellie Lubitz April 17, 2024

The history of the Linganore High School mascot is one fraught with controversy, stemming primarily from the Native American imagery associated with it. In addition to generating an ongoing source of debate,...

Grande poses on the album cover for "Eternal Sunshine."

Ariana Grande dazzles listeners with new album ‘Eternal Sunshine’

by Lily Hanson, Editor April 9, 2024

On March 8, pop sensation Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album entitled "Eternal Sunshine." This is Grande’s first album since 2020 when she released “positions”.  Her hit single,...

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