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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...

Nadia Monsanto
Staff Writer

Bethel Solomon
Staff Writer

Bethel Solomon is a junior at Paint Branch High School who has lived in the area for about seven years. At home, she has a younger sister who is 15 years old. One place she would like to travel to is Minnesota,...

Serenity Pittman
Opinions Editor

On a scale of one through ten, how would you describe your excitement in life at the moment? Do you feel nervous, or are you thrilled for what comes next? Paint Branch junior Serenity Pittman, returning...

Ranasha Singh
Staff Writer

Who is excited for fall? If you responded that you are, then you feel the same as Paint Branch junior Ranasha Singh, who is very  excited about her favorite season nearly being here. “It’s not too...

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,...

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