The socially charged debate sparked by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s Super Bowl Halftime performance brought me to one important conclusion: we as people are incapable of engaging in productive and respectful dialogue on social media when it comes to socially charged issues.  Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s historic Super Bowl Halftime show seemed to have something for everyone. It featured tributes...

The start of 2020 is the time for new beginnings, life makeovers, fitness goals and most importantly, the opening of the Germantown TopGolf. Breaking ground in Germantown Town Center more than four years ago, the establishment has recently opened its finally finished doors to the public. Complete with 102 bays, three floors, a full service menu, and trendy music, the business has the perfect formula...

The girls basketball team headed into the playoffs on top after a successful season. The team finished the season with a 15 game winning streak bringing their final regular-season record to 18-2. The team started the year off slightly slow. In their first 7 games, they were 4-3 including preseason. However, ever since a 45-13 win against Damascus on Jan. 7, they didn’t look back. The team went on...

The inaugural Poolesville Bocce team won the Division IV Championships earlier this month after success in the regular season. The team played their winning match at Quince Orchard High School on Feb. 1. Going into divisionals with a 3-3 record, the team didn’t anticipate much success, so they were thrilled about their victory. “We’re the best team in school history!” shouted freshman Bradyn...

Samsung has released their new phone lineup for 2020, including the Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, and most notably the Z Flip. The release occurred on Feb. 11 2020 in San Francisco, where Samsung hosted their Unpacked event. With the Z Flip officially launching on February 14, it represents Samsung's vision for foldable phones in the future.  The Z Flip features a 6.7 inch screen that folds vertically...

Tech users all around the world are about to receive a new batch of emojis, which give them more opportunities to express themselves. With the arrival of new emojis later this year, avid users have time to imagine how they will incorporate these new, iconic characters in their everyday lives. From simple, functional symbols to advanced applications of emotion, the relevance and inclusion of emojis...