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Six Flags Is Closing: Here’s What to Know
May 20, 2025
Paint Branch staff members could bring their children with them, where they could participate in numerous activities
Take Your Child to Work Day at PB 2025
May 19, 2025
Photo by Immo Wegmann on Unsplash
Few Weeks Left Till Summer Vacation 2025
May 7, 2025
Pep Rally - Spring, 2025.
PB’s 2025 Spring Pep Rally Was Fun!
April 24, 2025
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
March 19, 2025
Senior Goodbyes
Senior Goodbyes
May 23, 2025
The Normalization of Racism Towards South Asians
The Normalization of Racism Towards South Asians
May 15, 2025
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
March 19, 2025
The Reality of the Workplace
March 10, 2025
The individuality Bandit
February 3, 2025
Drawing is a great way to boost your mental health and improve your overall mood.
Drawing Comes With Many Benefits
May 9, 2025
Journaling frequently can make your mental health skyrocket!
Journaling is a Great Hobby to Have!
April 24, 2025
Why Universal Healthcare Shouldn’t be a National Right in the U.S.
April 22, 2025
Ill Inequity: Universal Healthcare Should Be a National Right in the U.S.
Ill Inequity: Universal Healthcare Should Be a National Right in the U.S.
April 8, 2025
Mercy for the Reboot
April 2, 2025
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 (2025 Edition)
May 30, 2025
There's two types of people in the summer.
The 3 Best Movies to Watch During the Summer
May 21, 2025
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
2D animation is back on the big screen! Give this film a watch to show your support!
The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is Out of this World!
April 8, 2025
Good & Bad Representation of Autism in Movies & TV Shows
March 12, 2025
NBA MVP Race
March 26, 2025
Paint Branch Boys Varsity Basketball Regular Season Recap
Paint Branch Boys Varsity Basketball Regular Season Recap
February 27, 2025
The G.O.A.T. Debate: Lebron or Jordan?
February 26, 2025
National Championship Prediction
January 20, 2025
Most Disappointing CFB Teams This Past Season
December 17, 2024
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
BL Intel Episode 2
February 14, 2025
Let’s keep it real: Self-respect
February 11, 2025
Watching TV.
Would We Be Friends?: TV Edition
February 11, 2025
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast Episode 1; Relationship Who?
December 13, 2024
NJROTC Cadets honored the fallen during their ceremony on 9/11.
NJROTC Commemorates September 11th
September 17, 2024
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
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
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
BL Intel Episode 2
February 14, 2025
Let’s keep it real: Self-respect
February 11, 2025
Watching TV.
Would We Be Friends?: TV Edition
February 11, 2025
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast Episode 1; Relationship Who?
December 13, 2024
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- Trump's 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. Here's 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
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
Let’s keep it real: Self-respect
February 11, 2025
Watching TV.
Would We Be Friends?: TV Edition
February 11, 2025
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast Episode 1; Relationship Who?
December 13, 2024
Off the Record with Amina
December 10, 2024
There's two types of people in the summer.
The 3 Best Movies to Watch During the Summer
May 21, 2025
Courtesy of Fox News Business
Six Flags Is Closing: Here’s What to Know
May 20, 2025
The Normalization of Racism Towards South Asians
The Normalization of Racism Towards South Asians
May 15, 2025
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
Ill Inequity: Universal Healthcare Should Be a National Right in the U.S.
Ill Inequity: Universal Healthcare Should Be a National Right in the U.S.
April 8, 2025
Mainstream - November, 2024 - Volume 55, Issue 1
Mainstream – November, 2024 – Full Issue
December 2, 2024
Mainstream - May 2024 Cover
Mainstream – May, 2024 – Full Issue
May 23, 2024
Mainstream – March, 2024 – Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – March, 2024 – Full Issue PDF
March 21, 2024
Mainstream - December, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – December, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
December 20, 2023
Mainstream May/June, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream May/June, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
May 25, 2023
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 (2025 Edition)
May 30, 2025
Senior Goodbyes
Senior Goodbyes
May 23, 2025
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
March 19, 2025
The Reality of the Workplace
March 10, 2025
Let’s keep it real: Self-respect
February 11, 2025
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 (2025 Edition)
May 30, 2025
The Future of Gaming: Marvel Rivals
February 4, 2025
Watch how the Computer Man, the mastermind within Lauren's computer, horrifies and lurks Lauren, Dane, and Brook into a world of pure technology and secrets.
Computer Man
January 21, 2025
Halloween is no fun without a scream, especially when you go trick or treating with Jack and Boo! Watch how Ashley and James, two high school friends, escape from the chasing Eye.
Jack and Boo!
November 15, 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)
June 7, 2024
Burtonsville Driving School
Burtonsville Driving School
December 11, 2017
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Life Lessons and More With Mrs. Walker

Angel Benjamin, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2021
Photo Credit by Academy of American Poets Artwork by Bao Lu Poetry Lines by Joy Harjo

An Ode to National Poetry Month

Angel Benjamin, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2021
Photo Credit: Ramin Talaie from Getty Images and found on ThoughtCo.

The State Department Declares April as Arab American Heritage Month

Angel Benjamin, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2021

NASA Finds New Evidence of Human Impact on Climate Change

Angel Benjamin, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2021
Photo credit by New York Times. Artwork credit by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya.

Asian Americans Are Not America’s Scapegoat

Angel Benjamin, Co Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2021
Photo credit by Warner Brothers and @judasandtheblackmessiah instagram page.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” is a Story for the People

Angel Benjamin, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2021
photo: AP News

Biden/Harris Inauguration Ushers in a New Era

Angel Benjamin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2021
Beverly Yirenkyi from the Class of 2020 voted in-person and thought that the experience was both “familiar, yet overwhelming.”

The First Time Voting Experience

Angel Benjamin, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2021
Photo Credit to American Psychology Association

BIPOC Representation in History Matters

Angel Benjamin, Co-Editor in Chief
December 11, 2020
A Closer Look at the 2020 Election Results

A Closer Look at the 2020 Election Results

Angel Benjamin, Co-Editor in Chief
November 11, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas, the longest tenured justice on the court.

Why Amy Coney Barrett’s Appointment to the Supreme Court Matters

Angel Benjamin, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2020
The first debate on September 29th left some voters shaking their heads and other voters laughing.

Should There Be More Debates?

Angel Benjamin, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2020
Mr. White, shown here in his teaching space at home, has found virtual teaching to be a difficult endeavor that takes a significant amount of planning.

Distance Learning: Teacher’s Edition

Angel Benjamin, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2020
Until we return to in-person schooling, events like football games, which bring together the school community, are on hold.

A Letter to the Class of 21′

Trinity Goppy and Angel Benjamin
September 11, 2020
Ammar Mohamed, a rising senior at Paint Branch, was also part of the Thomas Edison School of Technology.

Paint Branch Mourns the Loss of Fellow Panther Ammar Mohamed

Angel Benjamin, News Editor
July 4, 2020
Another Reality of Racism in America

Another Reality of Racism in America

Angel Benjamin, News Editor
June 11, 2020

African Americans Should Only Vote for Democrats: PRO-CON

Beverly Yirenkyi and Angel Benjamin
February 21, 2020

2020 Census Kicks Off

Angel Benjamin, News Editor
February 19, 2020

Kobe’s Legend Lives On

Angel Benjamin, News Editor
February 19, 2020

Health Care Takes Center Stage

Angel Benjamin, News Editor
February 19, 2020

Solar Probe Nears Sun

Angel Benjamin, News Editor
January 3, 2020
Climate Change Exacts its Toll on Ecosystems

Climate Change Exacts its Toll on Ecosystems

Angel Benjamin
December 18, 2019

The Amazon is Burning

Angel Benjamin, News Editor
October 29, 2019

Dangerous Lead & Red Meat

Angel Benjamin, News Editor
October 29, 2019
Cartoons - Angel Benjamin

Cartoons – Angel Benjamin

Angel Benjamin, J1 Staff Writer
May 31, 2018

Struggles in Syria Continue – Worsening Situation at a Crossroads

Angel Benjamin, J1 Staff Writer
May 4, 2018
MCPS Should Add a Study Hall Period to Each Student’s Day

MCPS Should Add a Study Hall Period to Each Student’s Day

Abrahim Karzai and Angel Benjamin
April 24, 2018
Black Panther Hits the Big Time

Black Panther Hits the Big Time

Angel Benjamin, J1 Staff Writer
February 16, 2018

Time to Address Bullycide: Schools, Families Need to Respond Not Ignore

Angel Benjamin, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018

People are not Standard: Lowering the SAT/ACT Impact

Angel Benjamin, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017

PB Perspectives: Practice Makes Perfect

Angel Benjamin, J1 Staff Writer
October 12, 2017
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