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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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NJROTC cadets, Captain Shin, and Chief Mark pose along with Rear Admiral David J. Faehnle and Vice Admiral John Nowel, Jr.
Paint Branch NJROTC Marches for Memorial Day Parade
Bethel Solomon, Staff Writer • June 8, 2026

On Monday, May 28th, the Paint Branch NJROTC cadets marched in the Memorial...

For Prom 2026, students put on their best and headed to The Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, Maryland.
PB’s 2026 Prom was Epic
Luise-Emerson Terrel, co-Editor-in-Chief • May 28, 2026

On Friday, May 1, 2026, Paint Branch held its annual prom for seniors and juniors...

NBA Draft Top 5
Ryan Bobb, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

This is one of the best draft classes of all time, with star power throughout...

A Look at the History and Growth of Lacrosse
Bryant Huntley, Staff Writer • April 10, 2026

Listen in as I talk about lacrosse, including its origin and some of its greatest...

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The Junior Year Experience
Social Media Distractions
Seiko Oomori: An Underrated J-POP Artist You Should Know
Kourtney Do June 11, 2026

Seiko Oomori is a unique musician who expresses in her songs how much she loves music and writing lyrics. Seiko debuted in 2014 with her single “Kyuru Kyuru,” which was released...

During Cardi B's opening screening she had this beautiful visual with her face making different expressions then leading to her crows to represent her newest album " Am I The Drama?"
Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour
Keziah Suggs, Staff Writer • April 24, 2026
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Photo from senior prank day.
Asking the Class of ’26 Questions on Their Last Day
Nardos Wondimu and Efratha Tewodros June 19, 2026

Juniors Reflect on “Most Important” Year
Nathan Bui, Staff Writer • June 10, 2026

With the class of 2026 fast approaching graduation, another group of students...

Photo from senior prank day.
Asking the Class of ’26 Questions on Their Last Day
Nardos Wondimu and Efratha Tewodros June 19, 2026

The Junior Year Experience
The Junior Year Experience
Rayisa Islam, Entertainment Editor • June 15, 2026

Keziah Suggs
Staff Writer

If there is one thing that stands out in speaking to Keziah Suggs, a Paint Branch sophomore, it is her interest in music. This big interest in music, especially R&B, is something she says she listens...

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,...

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...

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...

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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