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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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The current government shutdown is the second longest in U.S. history.
U.S. 2025 Government Shutdown: What Is It?
Rayisa Islam, Entertainment Editor • October 28, 2025

As the clock struck midnight on October 1st, 2025, the U.S. government officially...

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...

NBA Offseason Recap
Ryan Bobb, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

As the NBA season approaches, basketball fans are buzzing with excitement and...

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...

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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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Chefs working on the beans for the Paw's grand opening.
Panther Paw Grand Opening
Zachary Kamba, Co-Editor in Chief • October 29, 2025

On Thursday, October 16th, the Panther Paw - a Paint Branch staple - held its...

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...

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...

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,...

Bryant Huntley
Staff Writer

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...

Joelle Hlover
Staff Writer

What is something you would want to be remembered for? For your awesome style? Will it be your amazing cooking? Some people dream of being remembered for their accomplishments, but for Paint Branch junior,...

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