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MCPS Announces New Grading System
MCPS Announces New Grading System
Luise-Emerson Terrel, co-Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2025

On August 4, 2025, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officially announced...

Prominent Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot and Killed
Serenity Pittman, Features Editor • September 25, 2025

On September 10th, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered during...

Romeesa, pictured here with her father, has really enjoyed learning and playing volleyball at PB.
More Than A Game
Ryan Bobb, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

Sports are more than just wins and losses; it's about the friendships and memories...

Panther Flag Football Takes Down Warriors
Panther Flag Football Takes Down Warriors
Zachary Kamba, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2025

On Wednesday September 17th, the Panther Flag Football team took on the Sherwood...

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KATSEYE: The Rise Of a New Global Girl Group
KATSEYE: The Rise Of a New Global Girl Group
Rayisa Islam, Entertainment Editor • September 24, 2025

What began with 20 female candidates from around the globe competing against one another on The Debut: Dream Academy, a reality competition series, became the global sensation...

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Romeesa, pictured here with her father, has really enjoyed learning and playing volleyball at PB.
More Than A Game
Ryan Bobb, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

Sports are more than just wins and losses; it's about the friendships and memories...

Each year my family creates an ofrenda to celebrate the lives of those who have passed.
Dia De Los Muertos: The Importance of Cultural Traditions
Eva Silva, Staff writer • October 10, 2025

Bright orange petals of the marigold create a glowing path for passed loved...

My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
Riley Munger, Staff Writer • May 7, 2025

In this podcast, I will be telling you about music that makes me feel chill...

BL Intel Episode 2
Gladis Padilla and Minh Nguyen February 14, 2025

Gladis and Minh review and give comments on the show "Our Youth" in episode...

If you asked a teenager whether they considered themselves night owls or early birds, it seems that the vast majority would choose the former. However, this isn’t the case for Paint Branch ninth grader...

Rayisa Islam
Entertainment Editor

High school represents four of the main essential years of our lives. It's where we start to figure out who we are and who we want to be. Rayisa Islam, a junior at Paint Branch, is in her third year of...

Zachary Kamba
co-Editor-in-Chief

When you walk around the halls of Paint Branch High School, you can often see PB Senior Zachary Kamba in different hoodies. When asked which one is his favorite, it’s a green Missouri Southern State...

Nathan Bui
Staff Writer

The cold breeze and different color leaves of fall are upon us, which leads to the common topic of what people’s favorite season is. Some say summer for the sun, but for Paint Branch senior Nathan Bui,...

Eileen Morataya
Staff Writer

For Paint Branch freshman Eileen Morataya a favorite activity is to walk around the Burtonsville shopping center. Eileen likes to walk around this shopping center because she thinks it is like two centers...

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