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The Student Newspaper of Paint Branch High School

MAINSTREAM

The Student Newspaper of Paint Branch High School

MAINSTREAM

November Election Looms Large in Montgomery County, Maryland
November Election Looms Large in Montgomery County, Maryland
Luise-Emerson Terrel, News Editor • October 9, 2024

On November 5, voters from all across Montgomery County, Maryland will head...

The Social Studies Department dressed up as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Panther Spirit on Display
Zachary Kamba, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

During the annual Spirit Week, Panthers showed off their snug and comfy sleepwear,...

Coach Blackwell coaching the Panthers on Paint Branch's sideline.
Panthers Dominate the Knights
Chaya Blount, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

Following their September 27th homecoming win against Walter Johnson High School...

Why the 2024 Men’s Olympic Basketball Team was Better than The Dream Team
Ryan Bobb, Sports Editor • September 25, 2024

We done with the 90’s.  After another gold medal for Team USA at the 2024...

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The set of Little Shop of Horrors at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC
There is Nothing Quite Like Live Theater
Sage Suddleson, Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2024

Musicals have historically been somewhat inaccessible to most of the population. The theater has long suffered accusations of elitism, exorbitant prices, and stuffy etiquette....

Movie Review: Twisters (2024)
Movie Review: Twisters (2024)
Sage Suddleson, Editor-in-Chief • September 10, 2024
The Pen, the student-operated literary magazine of the Paint Branch creative writing community, publishes student fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art annually.
The Pen: PB's Literary Magazine (2024 Edition)
The Pen Staff, Contributing Writers • June 7, 2024
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The set of Little Shop of Horrors at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC
There is Nothing Quite Like Live Theater
Sage Suddleson, Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2024

Musicals have historically been somewhat inaccessible to most of the population....

Dash In: What It's Like Being a PB Student Driver
Xavier Chang, Staff Writer • September 20, 2024

How do you get to school? For those who have their license, driving to school...

How Technology has Impacted the Way Kids Grow up Today
Naher Ghebru and Bereket Debebe April 24, 2024

Listen in as we talk about how technology has impacted kids. We cover our thoughts...

NBA Mid-Season Report
Naher Ghebru January 31, 2024

Join me today while I talk about the NBA and which players, teams, and coaches...

Meet the Staff
Sage Suddleson
Sage Suddleson
Editor-in-Chief

Sage Suddleson has worked on Mainstream since freshman year, first as a staff writer and then as the Entertainment Editor. They are now in their senior year, and this is their second year as Editor-in-Chief....

Amina Jalloh
Staff writer

As high school students, we all know how overwhelming the school year can be. There are so many things you need to keep up with, from assignment deadlines to finding recommendations. Paint Branch senior...

Gladis Padilla
Staff Writer

Remember when quarantine ended and you had to go back to a regular school building after what felt like forever? How did you feel? Kinda nervous, right? Well, you’re not alone. Paint Branch senior...

Ryan Bobb
Sports Editor

Everyone has their ambitions and aspirations but are they willing to do the work for it? For Paint Branch eleventh-grader Ryan Bobb, hard work is no obstacle. One of the big goals for Ryan this year is...

Xavier Chang
Staff Writer

Most of us have a favorite color. When someone asks you what your favorite color is you usually just answer it with that favorite shade, but have you ever thought about why? For me my favorite color is...

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