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The 2023 International Fair at PB
May 31, 2023
Paint Branch is one of the six schools picked by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to participate in their Vape Detection System Pilot Program.
Vape Detectors Coming to PB
May 15, 2023
PB Perspectives Presents: The Lightning Thief
April 24, 2023
Panthers Partake in Town Halls to Discuss Important Issues
March 23, 2023
Mr. Hernandez, pictured with Executive Director of MASSP, Addie Kaufman, has been an administrator at PB for eight years.
Mr. Hernandez Named Maryland Assistant Principal of the Year
March 15, 2023
Sophomore year review
June 16, 2023
Meet the Science Department Resource Teacher: Mrs. Wertz!
June 16, 2023
Why Self-Expression as a Teen is so Important
Why Self-Expression as a Teen is so Important
June 15, 2023
Do Something Great Neon Sign by Clark Tibbs on Unsplash
It’s Never Too Early to Think About The Future; PB Rising Seniors Share Their Aspirations
June 14, 2023
Photograph of Paint Branch High School on August 30th, 2022, the first day of school. This photograph not only captures the beauty of the sunrise, but signifies the beginning of a challenging yet fruitful academic year for the Class of 2024.
Juniors Reflect on an Academically Tough Year; Take a Look Ahead
June 7, 2023
FIxing Our Fruitless Curriculum
FIxing Our Fruitless Curriculum
May 16, 2023
The Right to Kill: Gun Violences Effect on Society
The Right to Kill: Gun Violence’s Effect on Society
May 15, 2023
While getting on the elevator with just a few other people may not seem like a lot to many students, for me it creates a stressful and difficult experience.
Elevator Struggles
April 18, 2023
Video Games and Their Consequences for Failure
March 21, 2023
Valentines Day Syndrome
Valentines Day Syndrome
February 23, 2023
Michael B. Jordan Takes Over Screens with Creed III
Michael B. Jordan Takes Over Screens with Creed III
May 10, 2023
PB Perspectives Presents: The Lightning Thief
April 24, 2023
Video Games and Their Consequences for Failure
March 21, 2023
via @violadavis on Instagram
Viola Davis reaches EGOT status at age 57
March 2, 2023
Coming Soon: Street Fighter 6
Coming Soon: Street Fighter 6
February 17, 2023
NBA Draft Preview
June 15, 2023
NFL Draft 2023 – Recap
May 19, 2023
It’s Not Taunting, it’s Motivation
May 4, 2023
March Madness
March Madness
March 16, 2023
Pride is Your Prerogative
February 15, 2023
Why Self-Expression as a Teen is so Important
Why Self-Expression as a Teen is so Important
June 15, 2023
Catching Up With Kalel
June 15, 2023
Gaslighting
June 5, 2023
The 2023 International Fair at PB
May 31, 2023
A Day of My Life: In School vs Out of School
March 30, 2023
Students Conquer Fashion
March 10, 2023
Panthers Dominate at Wrestling Regionals
Panthers Dominate at Wrestling Regionals
March 10, 2022
Looking Back on the First Quarter
Looking Back on the First Quarter
November 19, 2021
Seniors playing Red Light, Green Light.
Class of 2022 Takes on Senior Unity Day
October 27, 2021
Boys Soccer Ties in Battle against Northwood Gladiators
Boys Soccer Ties in Battle against Northwood Gladiators
October 26, 2021
This is Paint Branch (2018 Homecoming Game)
This is Paint Branch (2018 Homecoming Game)
October 27, 2018
This is Paint Branch (Culture Day)
This is Paint Branch (Culture Day)
October 19, 2018
Catching Up With Kalel
June 15, 2023
Gaslighting
June 5, 2023
Philosophy Podcast
March 6, 2023
Technology is our generations fuel
Technology is our generation’s fuel
January 17, 2023
Looking Into Game Mechanics: Episode 1 tone-deaf ramblings
January 4, 2023
Spending time in the halls in her mobile office, running a meeting for staff, or spending time out and about at a PB event, Dr. Mirshah can be found all over PB.
Meeting Dr. Mirshah-Nayar
October 6, 2021
Mainstream Worthy Episode 3 - Pisces prophet Sonnie teaches Nigus and Izzie astrology
Mainstream Worthy Episode 3 – Pisces prophet Sonnie teaches Nigus and Izzie astrology
January 21, 2020
Mainstream Worthy episode 2- Trumps Impeachment: what does it really mean?
Mainstream Worthy episode 2- Trump’s Impeachment: what does it really mean?
November 27, 2019
Mainstream Worthy- Episode 1: Leadership and Self Actualization in modern age with Mr.Bohlen
Mainstream Worthy- Episode 1: Leadership and Self Actualization in modern age with Mr.Bohlen
October 5, 2019
How did your team do in the NFL draft?
June 2, 2022
This is the final podcast for Rushabh & Angad as they are set to graduate in June and head off to college next year. Heres to nothing but good times ahead for these two NFL super fans.
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Super Bowl Edition
February 11, 2022
Joe Burrow leads the surprising Bengals into Kansas City to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC, while the Niners head to LA to take on Rams.
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Conference Championship Edition
January 28, 2022
Josh Allen and the Bills head to KC to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday.
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Divisional Round
January 21, 2022
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – SuperBigWildCardWeekend
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – SuperBigWildCardWeekend
January 14, 2022
Catching Up With Kalel
June 15, 2023
Gaslighting
June 5, 2023
Philosophy Podcast
March 6, 2023
Technology is our generations fuel
Technology is our generation’s fuel
January 17, 2023
Looking Into Game Mechanics: Episode 1 tone-deaf ramblings
January 4, 2023
Meet the Science Department Resource Teacher: Mrs. Wertz!
June 16, 2023
Why Self-Expression as a Teen is so Important
Why Self-Expression as a Teen is so Important
June 15, 2023
Catching Up With Kalel
June 15, 2023
NBA Draft Preview
June 15, 2023
Do Something Great Neon Sign by Clark Tibbs on Unsplash
It’s Never Too Early to Think About The Future; PB Rising Seniors Share Their Aspirations
June 14, 2023
The 2023 International Fair at PB
May 31, 2023
Mainstream Class of 2023 – Senior Goodbyes
May 25, 2023
Mainstream May/June, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream May/June, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
May 25, 2023
PB Perspectives Presents: The Lightning Thief
April 24, 2023
Rocky Scotty on Unsplash
Bon Voyage: All About Studying Abroad!
April 14, 2023
The Stress of College Applications, Seniors Reflect on a Difficult Process.
The Stress of College Applications, Seniors Reflect on a Difficult Process.
January 5, 2023
Dear Cis People
April 6, 2022
Does Pop Culture Divide Generations?
January 6, 2022
Pressures Faced by Current Teens Surpasses Other Generations
Pressures Faced by Current Teens Surpasses Other Generations
November 22, 2021
Dismantling the Model Minority Myth
April 26, 2021
Burtonsville Driving School
Burtonsville Driving School
December 11, 2017
Mainstream May/June, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream May/June, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
May 25, 2023
Mainstream March, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream March, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
March 28, 2023
Mainstream – December, 2022 – Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – December, 2022 – Full Issue PDF
December 20, 2022
Devin (left) and Rasmin (right).
Mainstream – May, 2022 – Full Issue PDF
May 25, 2022
Mainstream - March, 2022 – Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – March, 2022 – Full Issue PDF
March 22, 2022
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Jaime Mamana, Dante Huynh, Alexis Council, and Julia Mamana are four key members of PB’s Swim and Dive Team. Each has given a lot and gained a lot from the team.

The Life Aquatic: A Closer Look at 4 of PB’s Best in the Pool

Jordan Shorter, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020

Life Through the Eyes of the “Background Friend”

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February 21, 2020
Gene Therapy for Aesthetic Purposes is Wrong: PRO-CON

Gene Therapy for Aesthetic Purposes is Wrong: PRO-CON

Jordan Shorter and Zoputa Difini
December 20, 2019
Getting to Know PB’s New School Resource Officer: Officer B Hopes to Bring Out the Best in Everyone

Getting to Know PB’s New School Resource Officer: Officer B Hopes to Bring Out the Best in Everyone

Jordan Shorter, Sports Editor
October 29, 2019

Mental Illness Does Not Discriminate

Jordan Shorter, Sports Editor
October 28, 2019
My Advice to Underclassmen

My Advice to Underclassmen

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To Be or Not To Be a Feminist

Jordan Shorter, Staff Writer
May 23, 2019
Why Are Females in the Music Industry Compared More than Males?

Why Are Females in the Music Industry Compared More than Males?

Jordan Shorter, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019

Celebrating New York City’s Ban on Natural Hair Discrimination

Jordan Shorter, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
Ghosting Culture: What it Means When Someone Casts You Aside

Ghosting Culture: What it Means When Someone Casts You Aside

Jordan Shorter, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019

Pretty Girl (Dis)Privilege

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February 25, 2019

Skinny Shaming: Judgement Not Helping Anyone

Jordan Shorter , Staff Writer
May 31, 2018

Is Social Media Ruining the Lives of Our Youth?

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May 31, 2018

What Happened to Sweet 16’s?

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April 19, 2018

Teens and Brands: How Teens Keep Up With Fashion

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April 12, 2018
Black Panther Hits All the Right Notes

Black Panther Hits All the Right Notes

Jordan Shorter, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018

Confidence vs. Cockiness

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February 7, 2018

No Labels, Please: There is More to Identity Than Meets the Eye

Jordan Shorter, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017

Should Public Schools Teach Us That We Came From Monkeys?

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June 8, 2017

Colorism Needs to Stop

Jordan Shorter, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017

Spring Fashion for High School Students

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April 19, 2017

It’s Time to Better Train Police How to Handle Those with Mental Illnesses

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February 24, 2017

Taking a Closer Look at Trump’s Entry Ban

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February 23, 2017

The Dangers of the Dakota Access Pipeline

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Adults Need to Look Beyond Age and See Teens for Who They Really Are

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Run Wild for Autism 2016

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