Mainstream Paint Branch High School Burtonsville, MD
Issue Date: Monday, March 02, 2009 Issue: Volume 39 Issue 5 Last Update: Thursday, May 14, 2009
  • Musically Talented: Jong Park

    Wednesday, May 06, 2009 By:

    1. I play the piano, the sax, and their sub-instruments.   2. I like playing instruments because it is very enjoyable, and it is also my way of letting out stress.   3. So far, I have played the p

    Full Story 
  • Special Trees - Cherry Blossoms in DC

    Wednesday, May 06, 2009 By: Nancy Soto

    Why are the cherry blossom trees in Washington, DC so special? Aren’t they just like every other tree?

    Full Story 
  • Senior Khalilah Quigley signs to BU

    Wednesday, April 29, 2009 By: Kamau Kangacha

    On April 21, 2009, senior forward Khalilah Quigley signed her letter of intent to continue her basketball career as a Boston University Terrier.

    Full Story 
  • Ms Dixon Awarded NAACP Outsanding Principal of the Year Award

    Wednesday, April 29, 2009 By: Julia Grinberg

    Paint Branch’s own principal, Ms. Jeanette Dixon, was chosen by the Montgomery County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Montgomery County Public Schools as t

    Full Story 
  • Starstruck 2009!

    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 By: Teddy Amenabar

    From Fall Out Boy to Bell Biv DeVoe the Paint Branch performers in the annual Star Struck event were “poisonous” on Friday evening March 27th.

    Full Story 
  • Musically Talented: Abdou Jobe

    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 By: Mainstream

    Interview with Abdou Jobe!

    Full Story 
  • International Night 2009

    Friday, April 24, 2009 By: Anjna Swaminathan

    “Around the World in Two Hours” was the theme at this year’s International Night, where students from all over the world proudly represented their cultures through vibrant outfits, fantastic acts, and

    Full Story 
  • Shakefest 2009

    Friday, April 24, 2009 By: Mainstream

    On Thursday April 23rd 2009, the students and teachers of Paint Branch High School participated in Shakefest, a celebration in memory of Shakespeare’s birthday.

    Full Story 
  • Battle of the Sexes: Double Standards

    Tuesday, April 21, 2009 By: Teddy Amenabar

    Double Standard- (noun) unwritten code created by girls, which usually pertains to making themselves feel better about their actions - actions that involve boys.

    Full Story 
  • Battle of the Sexes: Double Standards

    Tuesday, April 21, 2009 By: Ally Siebenberg

    Double standard- (noun) any code or set of principles containing different provisions for one group of people than for another, esp. an unwritten code of sexual behavior permitting men more freedom th

    Full Story 
    
Search
Current Conditions Clear
Temperature: 49.1 °F
Wind Speed: 8 mph N
Gusts: 22 mph N
Rain Today: 0 "

OPINIONS

The Next Step: University of Pittsburg
Because Paint Branch High School has had another successful basketball season, this issue’s college is University of Pittsburgh, currently the number-one team for Division I Men’s Basketball and the 2
full story 
The 411: The Importance of Reading
We’re given a number of textbooks, novels, essays, and classics each year.
full story 
Lessons Learned: Why don't we eat paste
In Fairbanks, Alaska, it is illegal to feed alcohol to a moose. In Kansas, it is illegal to ride a buffalo through the streets.
full story 
Fashion: Everyone's on Board
Fashion Do’s & Don’ts; Fall Fashion; What’s Hot; Looks You’ll Love” These are the neon headlines that demand attention from fashion-aware teens and that slowly persuade them to succumb to the popular
full story 
Pro: Cheating is a Growing Issue in Schools
You turn towards the clock, 2:30AM. You still haven’t studied for that Pre-calculus and AP Modern world test, still need to finish writing that AP Lang essay, and your eyelids are slowly closing.
full story 
America vs France?
It’s easy to assume that everyone in the world lives like us. I was one of those people who knew of differences in culture but never thought it went as deep as how people acted.
full story 
Hay Girl Hay: Abusive Relationships
Since the recent case of the alleged abuse of Rihanna by Chris Brown, sides have formed as to who was wronged in this situation.
full story 
Pet Peeves
It’s the middle of chemistry class, and you are taking a really hard test on bonding and molecular structure. However, you can’t concentrate because the sound of “crack” “crack” “crack” echoes in your
full story 
Student/Teacher Relationships
It seems that every week there is a new story of a teacher running away with his/her student, or an inappropriate student/teacher relationship becoming public.
full story 
Do Students Have Enough Time Anymore?
Jobs, sports, volunteer, homework, clubs you name it kids are doing and or running but some are having a tough time with time management.
full story 
<< 1 2 >>  Number of stories in this edition: 11

Staff View

Brian Woodward

user
Email Me

Online Archives

There are currently 74 editions on-line. Click on edition name to view articles.

Advertising