Am I betraying my gender if I prefer the NBA?
by Madeline Williamson, Reporter
March 14, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Who are Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles? They are the top WNBA players. I bet you didn’t know that, and neither did I. What they all have in common is that they are the best of the best in women’s basketball. Why aren’t these names household names like Lebron James and Steph Curry? While the to...
So you want to be a music major?
by Alyson Sniffen and Elizabeth Anderson
January 25, 2019
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion, Showcase
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” These words were spoken by the Chinese teacher and philosopher Confucius, yet they are quoted even today centuries later--despite the fact that most people are forced to work for a paycheck and not their own enjoyment. ...
One semester down, one more until summer time!
by Emily Lotito and Lindsay Toothaker
January 24, 2019
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion, Showcase
Our first semester of 2018-2019 is finally done! Class of 2022 made it out alive and are heading to their second semester looking forward to learning experiences. As freshmen, they have transitioned from middle school to high school starting as little fish in the pond. But we have grown! Students have...
Registration process: The future is now!
by Rachel McCoy and Grace Coccagna
January 23, 2019
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion, Showcase
The time has come where every student has to plan for their next year of high school, even before the second semester has started. This process can be very stressful because their are so many components to think about. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors have received a pink slip about registration,...
AirPods: The new Gucci for the Ears
by Ashley Nash and Elizabeth Rajnik
January 23, 2019
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
After yet another winter break full of gift giving, it’s very common to see students on their first day back flaunting their gifts from the holiday season. Whether it be trendy clothing items, new technology, or the hottest new pair of shoes, some gift ideas become much more popular than others each y...
An Open Letter to FCPS: The necessity of adding a non-binary option on school-related forms
by Beau Cameron, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019
Filed under Best of SNO, Opinion, Showcase
Dear FCPS: In 2019, the District of Columbia’s public school system will apply a third gender marker on their enrollment forms, allowing students to select “non-binary” rather than male or female when indicating the child’s gender. Almost all public school districts in Maryland and the D.C. region include gender identity as a protected class in their non-discrimina...
Students want more locally grown fresh food
by Peyton Johnson, Reporter
January 8, 2019
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
Frederick County Public Schools has spent the past year exploring the possibility of adding more locally grown fruits and vegetables to the lunch menu. Because this is such a big decision for the school district, Steve O’Brey, food procurement coordinator at FCPS, wants to ensure that they have enough ...
Warning to all incoming freshmen! Tips on how to prepare for the next four years
by Ryan Sheehy, Reporter
January 8, 2019
Filed under Opinion
My first day at Linganore was my most memorable. This was the day when I realized I now had a fresh start. I could begin talking to people I've never talked to. I could belong in classes that I never thought I would take, and I am now open to endless opportunities. I knew that this is where I would fin...
How best to help the homeless?
by Emily Lotito, Reporter
December 28, 2018
Filed under Opinion
During the holidays, families cozy up by the fire and eat hot meals every night, but not everyone is granted that warm wish. The homeless have a very different experience. How can the community and high school students help the homeless during the colder seasons? Advocates for Homeless Families is an or...
Top 10 memes of 2018
by Carson Buck, Reporter
December 19, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top 10 of 2018
It has been one crazy year, to say the least. It's hard to believe that just 11 months ago kids were eating Tide Pods and screaming "do you know the way" in class. It's safe to say that we've come a long way in a year packed with great memes. I tasked myself with ranking the top 10 memes of the year...
