Author: Stallion at MRHS
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Cool Outing: Winter Hiking
With Winter upon us, many activities that students typically enjoy are out of season. While many think to look indoors… READ MORE
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So Long 2023, Hello 2024
2023 has ended, and it’s time to make way for the new year. Marriotts Ridge students were asked about some… READ MORE
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FBLA Regionals: A Step Towards the Ultimate Dream
Marriotts Ridge’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is participating in the regional competition on January 6. The competition is… READ MORE
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Jazzed out Winter
The MRHS Jazz Band and Choir present a festive performance filled with live entertaining music and sing-alongs. On Tuesday, December… READ MORE
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Mental Health at Marriotts Ridge
In recent years, students at Marriotts Ridge have continued to take on academic challenge and responsibility, stretching themselves to cover… READ MORE
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Ridge MUNC aftermath
As the second Marriotts Ridge Model UN Conference (RIDGEMUNC) wrapped up on December 9th, delegates reflected on their experiences and… READ MORE
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Savoring Success: Blue Page Culinary Program Serves Up a Monthly Feast for Staff
The new culinary teacher, Mrs. Upson, and her students have restarted an old Marriotts Ridge program called Blue Page, which… READ MORE
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Advancing forward: Midterms Creep Ever Closer for MRHS students
Here at MRHS, midterms will begin for all students on January 16th. They are one of the primary ways teachers… READ MORE
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High School Competition Has Plagued Marriotts Ridge: The Lingering Question Is How We Can Fix It?
As a high school student, grades and school have always been a priority for me, and other students alike. The… READ MORE
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Fortnite Fiasco
OG’s assemble! Original Fortnite has returned and is better than ever. On November 3, Epic Games returned the original map… READ MORE
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Schoolwater Scandal
This school year has come with an unseen problem: water quality. The water used in Marriotts Ridge High School’s athletic… READ MORE
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Breaking Into Winter Sports
With the advent of the winter season, so too are winter sports now underway, with the Marriotts Ridge wrestling, hockey,… READ MORE
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Students Give the Gift of Giving: 2023 Holiday Toy Drive
As the holiday season has come to a close, students at Marriotts Ridge celebrated values of kindness and giving. To… READ MORE
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NBA In-Season Tournament Explained
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is back, but this season a twist was added to the league. On July 8,… READ MORE
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Festive Flavors: Food Culture at MRHS
Food that is shared alongside friends and family can not only give way to close bonds and formative memories, but… READ MORE
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Frosty Season Fills the Air: Winter Break 2023
As the chill of winter made its way around the corner, the air was filled with anticipation on the much… READ MORE
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Resolutions Unveiled: A journey of Self-Improvement and Growth in the New Year
Many people around the world stay up the night of December 31st to ring in the New Year. For some,… READ MORE
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Disconnected: The Issues with the School Wi-Fi
After the pivotal closing of schools at the end of the 2019-2020 year due to COVID-19, learning in school has… READ MORE
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Process of Obtaining a Driver’s License
Many coming-of-age high schoolers are overwhelmed by obtaining a driving permit or provisional license. Every state may have varying requirements;… READ MORE
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Mustangs Shop For the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
This December, Marriotts Ridge Mustangs were filled with cheer as they embarked on festive shopping sprees for the holiday season.… READ MORE
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Getting Hyped for Hanukkah
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, has come and gone. Hanukkah is a special time for the Jewish community, bringing… READ MORE
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Classical vs. Modern Art
Art has evolved substantially in accordance with human values, and in doing so, produced different genres that reflect them, but… READ MORE
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Managing the Microwave
Microwaves are an integrated aspect of students’ everyday lives, whether they are being used to heat up a Pop-Tart in… READ MORE
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Fashion Club Struts to Popularity: The Newly Created “Fashion Club” Earns the Interest of Many
One of the many newer clubs to join the Marriotts Ridge High School extracurriculars is Fashion Club. Fashion Club is… READ MORE
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Native American Heritage Month
This November, the focus is on celebrating the rich culture and traditions of Native Americans. Every year, nationwide people of… READ MORE
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Group Stage
The thirteenth edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup is underway in India, and billions of fans… READ MORE
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This Season’s Magic: Winter Holidays Around the Corner
Christmas, New Year’s, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Diwali mark a heartwarming merging of celebrated holidays near the end of the year… READ MORE
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The Rise of BKFC
As the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) continues to grow in popularity, people are beginning to binge-watch the rise of… READ MORE
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Marriotts Ridge Mustangs Reflect on Veteran’s Day
On November 11th, Mustangs gathered to share stories that hit close to home. Students with parents who have walked the… READ MORE
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Caffeine Science for Healthy & Effective Usage
Many people ingest caffeine daily, but do not actually understand its effects on the body. Caffeine is credited with breaking… READ MORE
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The Return of Olympic Lacrosse
After its century-long absence as an official sport in the Olympics program, Lacrosse will be making a legendary return in… READ MORE
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Unleashing the Power of Savings: Black Friday a Cyber Monday
On November 24th, stores will be open for longer than usual, and lines will be drastically longer, with packs of… READ MORE
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Beyond School Hours: Forming Connections and Helping Students
Since the first quarter ended, the school has been heating up. While some students at MRHS do not have any… READ MORE
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Effects of Eating a Late Dinner
Watch out Night owls! Eating late may be convenient, but it’s not healthy. Students around Marriotts Ridge cherish their evening… READ MORE
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Marriotts Ridge Adds a Splash of Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Marriotts Ridge High School is turning pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many clubs and sports have… READ MORE
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Breaking Boundaries in Athletics: Allied Sports
The Marriotts Ridge Allied Sports community is full of positivity and fun. The Allied Sports program gives students with special… READ MORE
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MRHS Students Weigh in on New SAT Changes
The SAT has long stood as an inevitable part of all student’s college applications, but with the arrival of the… READ MORE
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Bringing the Diverse Culture into the Spotlight
From September 15 to October 15, Hispanic families and Spanish classes across the United States celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as… READ MORE
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From Campus to Classroom: College Advisors Visit MRHS and Aide Seniors With Their College Search Journeys
As upperclassmen begin to contemplate their futures, discovering the perfect fit for one’s college journey can be quite the challenge.… READ MORE
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Quarter One In retrospect
Presumably bound for a smooth outset, the first quarter began at Marriotts Ridge High School in late August. Students approached… READ MORE
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Taylor Swift ‘Dating The Boy On The Football Team’: The Chief’s Travis Kelce
Recently announced couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have won over the hearts of many across both fanbases. The news… READ MORE
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Howard County Policy Spooks Students out of Wearing Halloween Costumes
Wearing a costume on Halloween is something many people have been participating in since their childhood. Whether it be by… READ MORE
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From Stage to Screen: Taylor Swift Introduces her New Era’s Tour Film
On October 13th, Taylor Swift is set to captivate fans as she releases the long-awaited Era’s Tour movie, an alluring… READ MORE
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MLB Playoffs: Student Thoughts and Predictions
The Major League Baseball playoffs are here and students at Marriotts Ridge High School have their thoughts and predictions ready.… READ MORE
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The Renaissance Festival
The Renaissance Festival is a fun filled fall event that excites anyone with a love for ambient music, themed activities,… READ MORE
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Welcoming a Wonderful Winter
This winter, seniors at Marriotts Ridge hope for potential snowstorms to shorten their school year. Last year, students were disappointed… READ MORE
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The Spectacular Solar Eclipse
An eye watering, spectacular, once in a lifetime wonder, a solar eclipse struck the sky on Saturday October 14, 2023.… READ MORE
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Importance of Morning Announcements
Every morning during 3rd period, students get the chance to tune into the morning announcements. Mustangs look forward to the… READ MORE
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Football Fiasco: Ridge Football Loses in a Nail-Biter
In a gut-wrenching homecoming game, the Marriotts Ridge football team came up just short, losing to Reservoir 21-24. On the… READ MORE
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Turkey and Ham: Mustang’s Dine on Thanksgiving Traditions
As Thanksgiving approaches, Marriotts Ridge students look forward to celebrating with their family and friends. Thanksgiving provides a break from… READ MORE
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Is the new IPhone really all that?
The iPhone 15 released on September 22nd, 2023, with high praise and great reviews from consumers and tech enthusiasts around… READ MORE
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Falling Back: Daylight Savings Debate Rearises
The fall version of Daylight Savings Time is approaching once again. Daylight Savings has been a staple of American Culture… READ MORE
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Marriotts Ridge Prepares for Spooky Season: Halloween 2023
Every year students at Marriotts Ridge High School show off their Halloween spirit both in and out of the classroom.… READ MORE
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Dancing the Night Away at Garba
The festival of Garba originates from the Indian state of Gujarat. It consists of a sequence of dances that take… READ MORE
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Dopamine Science for School & Work Enhancement
Many people, despite having heard of the neurochemical dopamine, do not actually understand the molecule, or how to leverage it… READ MORE
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Seniors Scramble For College Applications
The start of the new school year brings the start of college applications. As the October 1st deadline for applications… READ MORE
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Dancing Though Homecoming: Students Enjoy A Night Of Festivities
Homecoming has been a hallmark of highschool entertainment for decades, giving students the excuse to dress up and have a… READ MORE
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Spirit Week 2023: MRHS Celebrates a Week of Unity and Excitementent
Students at Marriotts Ridge High School celebrated spirit week and participated in a pep rally recently, which was held the… READ MORE
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Mustangs’ Football Making Changes
Marriotts Ridge Football underwent a major transformation in the past two years under Coach Holzman. As he starts on his… READ MORE
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A Crab-tivating Night: 2023 Senior Crab Feast
Seniors all around Marriotts Ridge High School have been looking forward to the all you can eat crabs and boatload… READ MORE
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Brightening the Fall Production
Mrs. Laura Greffen, the director and theatre teacher, takes a unique approach towards enhancing this year’s fall theater production by… READ MORE
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Looking Past the Classroom: Marriotts Ridge Club Fair Showcases Extracurriculars
A new school year has begun at Marriotts Ridge High School, and with it has come many opportunities for students… READ MORE
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Students Weigh in on MRHS’s New Start Times
Effective Wednesday September 9th, superintendent Dr. Martirano, with permission from the Board of Education (BOE), pushed back start times by… READ MORE
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Guiding the Way: New Counselors at Marriotts Ridge High School
As the new school year unfolds at Marriotts Ridge High School, the student body has welcomed a fresh new set… READ MORE
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Barbieheimer in the theaters
Over the long summer, two long awaited movies aired. On July 21st, the Barbie Movie and Oppenheimer soared in popularity… READ MORE
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Kicking Off the NFL Season
While the football season has only just begun, there has already been plenty of excitement and intrigue. From hot starts… READ MORE
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Conquistadors Take Over
Kicking into the new school year, students all around Howard County are eager to join the new recreational soccer league.… READ MORE
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Reigning Champions: MRHS Math Team Looks to Multiply Their Victories
Marriotts Ridge’s two-time county champion Math Team kicked off their 2023-2024 year with a new roster. The new team displayed… READ MORE
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The Success of Marriotts Ridge Fall Sports
The Mustangs’ fall season brings smiles upon students as they get to cheer for their favorite boys and girls soccer,… READ MORE
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Marriotts Ridge High School Switches Up Their Class Shirts
With the new school year here, Marriotts Ridge High School decided to modify the class shirts its been using for… READ MORE
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Fantasy Football Off To A Hot Start
Football season is finally here, bringing with it fantasy football leagues, drafts and trades. Being one of the most popular… READ MORE
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Immerse Yourself in the World of Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons, once a game under fire for devil worship, is now such a popular tabletop activity that it… READ MORE
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Weather Patterns: A look at Weather around the Nation
Recently, around the United States, there have been many different abnormal weather patterns. In Hawaii, the devastating wildfires have displaced… READ MORE
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HCC Classes: Students share their opinions on this new method of learning.
As a new method of learning continues to come about, Dual Enrollment has grown immensely in popularity this year. Upperclassmen… READ MORE
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Bus Debacle Causes Chaos
This fall in Howard County, many students were left without transportation to school and after school events. This dilemma was… READ MORE
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Mustangs Impacted by a Bittersweet Goodbye
As the academic year draws to a close, Mustangs watch as the class of 2023 seniors bid farewell to their… READ MORE
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Freshmen Reflection: Advice For Rising 9th Graders
With the school year quickly coming to an end, the freshmen at Marriotts Ridge are excited to reflect on their… READ MORE
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Hitting the Stage: Marriotts Ridge Theater Department Announces Future Shows
As the year ends with three spectacular performances, Mama Mia, Clue and Grease, it’s time to look ahead to next… READ MORE
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Spider-man Across the Theatres
The size of the web expands as our anomaly spider-man, Miles Morales, re-enters the spider-verse to save the world from… READ MORE
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Water Wars: MRHS Participates in Senior Assassin
This year, the class of 2023 added a game of Senior Assassin to their agenda of springtime activities here at… READ MORE
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Spring Sports Success
Finishing an amazing spring sports season at Marriotts Ridge, boys lacrosse and baseball have both won titles. Lacrosse won the… READ MORE
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Rising Seniors Get Ready for College
As summer approaches, rising seniors are getting ready to step up and start their college application process. The Class of… READ MORE
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The “Final” Countdown
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, finals week is imminent. This is the first time many students… READ MORE
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NBA Playoffs: Students Await the Outcome
The NBA playoffs are in full swing as teams battle it out for the coveted championship title. Many of the… READ MORE
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The Magic of Disney: Animation or Live Action?
Disney’s live actions have sparked controversy among students due to the mistranslation from animation to reality. The discrepancy between animated… READ MORE
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School Shooting Events Raise Questions On School Safety
On Monday, March 27, three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville,… READ MORE
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Hello Graduation, Goodbye Seniors
Graduation, an event the class of 2023 has anticipated since 2019, is now approaching, and the students are excited to… READ MORE
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