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The Student Newspaper of Paint Branch High School

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The Student Newspaper of Paint Branch High School

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MCPS updated their grading system during summer break.
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...

Luise-Emerson Terrel
co-Editor-in-Chief

Mainstream co-Editor-in-Chief Luise-Emerson Terrel is excited to be in his senior year and to experience some new things this year.  Luise has brought a number of strong articles to the pages - and...

Nadia Monsanto
Staff Writer

Nardos Wondimu
Staff Writer

Nardos Wondimu, a junior at Paint Branch High School, describes herself as someone who juggles a lot at once. “I’m kind of an overachiever,” she explains. “I try to do a lot of things at once,...

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...

Eva Silva
Staff Writer

As the school year gets underway, Paint Branch senior Eva Silva stands out for her curiosity and big goals for the future. With graduation only about 180 days away and many more summers ahead, Eva holds...

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