
By: Sai Velamala and Abby Allen After weeks of planning and anticipation, MRHS held its annual prom on April 24th… READ MORE

By: JP Yeich and Jesus Mirabel While the flowers bloom in the late days of April, students at MRHS are… READ MORE

By: Mahira Rahman Mother’s Day is a beloved and important holiday in which people can show gratitude and thankfulness towards… READ MORE

By: Lucy Cronin All throughout Howard County, high school seniors have spent months scheduling and preparing for the highly anticipated… READ MORE

By: Sid Raghunath and Mason Machiran As the weather gets warmer and senior year nears its end, students across Howard… READ MORE

By: Isabella Kennedy The spring trip is the highlight of the year for many MRHS music students. This year, it… READ MORE

By: Matthew Ivie and Hana Austin As school ends and temperatures rise, high school students begin to shift into summer… READ MORE

By: Spencer Grams and Brody Jackson Across the country, hacky sack has once again become a sensation for students. For… READ MORE
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By: Jacob Insley With all the snow days Marriotts Ridge has experienced in the winter months, the county has made… READ MORE
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By: Valeria Gutierrez May 1st was the 22nd annual Howard County Student Film Festival. The HoCo Film Festival is a… READ MORE

By: Sophia Kibler The thrill of the chase can be all-consuming, especially as a teenager. With endorphins and new emotions… READ MORE

By: Hannah Ahn For the longest time, I hated nostalgia. Avoided the feeling of it entirely, in songs, films, books.… READ MORE

By: Sophia Feldman Nostalgia fills my brain as seniors of 2026 collectively listen to Landslide by Fleetwood Mac while looking… READ MORE

By: Timothy Moon A school valedictorian is a student who achieves the highest academic rank. The highest GPA. The highest… READ MORE

By: Tyler Solomon and Artem Dolgushev Many students may take interest in improving their physique and overall health. However, with… READ MORE

By: Nicholas Riggs and Oliver Musters The senior prank: a final farewell for high school graduates. Four years have culminated… READ MORE

By: Valeria Gutierrez February 26th was the opening night for this year’s Marriotts Ridge spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof.… READ MORE

By: Mahira Rahman Throughout history, many women have worked tirelessly to shape the world, even when their achievements went unnoticed.… READ MORE

By: Sai Velamala The MRHS Mock Trial Team is making history this season. After going undefeated in five consecutive rounds… READ MORE

By: Sam Burleigh As the weather gets warmer and the winter sports near the end of their season, it’s time… READ MORE

By: Timothy Moon Public speaking is a very difficult skill to master. The idea of standing in front of a… READ MORE

By: Sid Raghunath As the Mustangs dominate Howard County, one student stands out, putting up consistent efforts to win, and… READ MORE

By: Nibha Patil Growing up, going to the movies was more than just watching a film, it was an experience.… READ MORE

By: Lucy Cronin In a fight against mid-year burnout, students have found a new tool to help them survive the… READ MORE

By: Hannah Ahn As winter loosens its grip on the earth and patches of snow give way to fresh grass,… READ MORE

By: Artem Dolgushev Internships, sports, clubs, competitions. These are all seemingly necessities to high school students in order to even… READ MORE

By: Abby Allen A few weeks ago, a new show was released on Hulu; Love Story; Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and… READ MORE

By: Matthew Ivie Every now and then, your favorite or most nostalgic games such as Clash Royale, Brawl… READ MORE

By: Hannah Ahn I’ve come into senior year with one goal: to read more. For the past four years, being… READ MORE

By: Claire Daly In a classroom where grades are meant to be earned, not rewarded, hard work doesn’t always sit… READ MORE

By: Brody Jackson With the Marriotts Ridge campus blanketed in snow and the low motivation from the dreaded long third… READ MORE

By: Lucy Cronin and Sai Velamala On February 2, the MRHS admin announced that they would be reinforcing the use… READ MORE

By: Claire Daly Lent is a 40-day long period of fasting, prayer, and reflection that is observed by Christians every… READ MORE

By: Hannah Ahn While most high school students spend their afternoons juggling homework or work shifts after school, senior Aubrie… READ MORE

By: Ashwini Bandi and Addison Cox From musical comebacks to unforgettable concerts, the 2026 live music season is lined with… READ MORE

By: Sophia Kibler and Isabella Kennedy A tween’s introduction into the beauty world typically starts with colorful packaging and shiny… READ MORE

By: Mahira Rahman As dawn breaks in mid-February of 2026, Muslim students at Marriotts Ridge high school begin their school… READ MORE

By: Mason Machiran and Nick Over the years in the social media age, various trends and challenges have come and… READ MORE

By: Kacey Richardson, Hana Austin, Nibha Patil Black History month was established in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, the 38th… READ MORE

By: Hannah Kim and Valeria Gutierrez Starting on February 17th this year, Lunar New Year marked the end of winter… READ MORE

By: Jesus Mirabal Popular spokesman of the 1900’s, Rosser Reeves believed the best way to sell a product was to… READ MORE

By: JP Yeich On Thursday, February 12th, the Marriotts Ridge Boosters Club sponsored the first ever Pathways Fair: an opportunity… READ MORE

By: Tyler Solomon and Artem Dolgushev A new policy aimed at vaping in school bathrooms at Marriotts Ridge has sparked… READ MORE

By: Matthew Ivie and Sam Burleigh One of the biggest sporting events has concluded. On February 6th, the Winter Olympics… READ MORE

By: Lucy Cronin Upon students’ return to school on January 5th after winter break, MRHS officially has a permanent new… READ MORE

By: Claire Daly and Kacey Richardson The forecast shows that the typhoon of love is fast approaching, but, in the… READ MORE

By: Sai Velamala Dessert Theater returns to the Marriotts Ridge High School auditorium for a one-night-only performance on Friday, February… READ MORE

By: Cas Bransford After January 27th, students across the HCPSS will have access to Google Gemini on their school-issued Chromebooks.… READ MORE

By: Sophia Feldman Book pages start to crumble, wilt, and tear as MRHS bookshelves gather dust, and students fall into… READ MORE

By: Oliver Musters MRHS thoroughly values, along with academic integrity, securing all students the right to socially belong. While most… READ MORE

By: Ricky He While most students at Marriotts Ridge High School focus on their classes, sports, and other activities, there… READ MORE

By: Sam Burleigh On Tuesday, January 6, the Ravens fired longtime Head Coach John Harbaugh after eighteen seasons. This came… READ MORE

By: Hannah Ahn When asked to describe childhood, I’ve often heard people default to familiar metaphors. One friend said it… READ MORE
By: Addison Cox Many Mustangs have been following the thrilling story of Stranger Things since middle school. Filled with discoveries,… READ MORE

By: Sophia Kibler and Valeria Gutierrez With the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence and social media in everyday life, media literacy… READ MORE

By: Artem Dolgushev During the COVID lockdown, most school curricula switched to a primarily digital form, and out of convenience, have… READ MORE

By: Timothy Moon “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” “The early bird gets the worm.” “You… READ MORE

By: Spencer Grams Recently, a problematic change has taken place at Marriotts Ridge, one that many students have noticed, but… READ MORE

By: Sai Velamala As the end of the year approaches, students at Marriotts Ridge High School are preparing their own… READ MORE

By: Mahira Rahman and Sid Raghunath Most seniors at MRHS begin planning for their weeklong trip to Ocean City in… READ MORE

By: Isabella Kennedy and Nibha Patil It’s a scene many people see daily. The bus makes a sharp turn, and… READ MORE

By: JP Yeich As Marriotts Ridge celebrates its 21st anniversary, the walls inside of this school have many stories to… READ MORE

By: Claire Daly Hearts once full of wonder and delight, began to question one quiet night. Magic held so tightly… READ MORE

By: Addison Cox Christmas isn’t nearly as wonderful without a little New York City magic. Overflowing with dazzling lights, incredible… READ MORE

By: Timothy Moon Walking through the school hallways, many MRHS students foster contrasting relationships with exercise. Some play sports with… READ MORE

By: Hannah Kim One of the graduation requirements at Marriotts Ridge is a world language credit, and students have the… READ MORE

By: Tyler Solomon and Nicholas Riggs Starting in their sophomore and junior years of high school at Marriotts Ridge, teenagers… READ MORE

By: Sophia Kibler Christmas lights hang on barren trees and festive decor set up on snowed down yards. A walk… READ MORE

By: Abby Allen This winter, students at Marriotts Ridge are constructing their Christmas wishlists for friends, family, and relatives. Hundreds… READ MORE

By: Oliver Musters MRHS hosts countless extracurriculars, through which students enrich their social experience and resume. While most of these… READ MORE

Respond to this editorial here: https://forms.gle/TdrTrYGPqSGdYYYf6 By: Hannah Ahn You can’t escape it. It’s everywhere you go: in the supermarket,… READ MORE

By: Hannah Ahn There’s no moment when childhood seems to leave your body as suddenly as it does when you’re… READ MORE

Respond to this editorial here: https://forms.gle/TdrTrYGPqSGdYYYf6 By: Ashwini Bandi Few announcements excite a reader more than hearing that their favorite… READ MORE

By: Hannah Kim and Ashwini Bandi The clocks fall back, the sky darkens before dinner, and suddenly, even getting out… READ MORE

By: Mahira Rahman As Thanksgiving break approaches, the hallways of Marriotts Ridge High School are filled with anticipation of holiday… READ MORE

By: Isabella Kennedy On Saturday, November 8, the MRHS Marching Band took its show to the Nationals Competition in New… READ MORE

By: Lucy Cronin and Sophia Feldman Amidst this holiday season, the Student Government Association wraps up another successful year of… READ MORE

By: Sai Velamala The MRHS South Asian Club meets once a month in Mrs. Thampran’s room to celebrate culture through… READ MORE

By: Oliver Musters College can be a daunting prospect for seniors. They areexpected to take on adult responsibilities in a… READ MORE

By: Sid Raghunath and Mason Machiran In the season of professional and collegiate sports, students at MRHS argue that one… READ MORE

By: Nibha Patil and Artem Dolgushev As the days get shorter, the weather gets colder, decorations get put up, and… READ MORE

By: Jesus Mirabal and Jacob Insley In recent years, the quantity of video games has reached peaks higher than ever… READ MORE

By: Lucy Cronin As homeowners pack away their plastic skeletons and jack-o-lanterns, it’s officially that time of year when people… READ MORE

By: Hannah Ahn As glowing jack-o-lanterns and plastic skeletons begin to litter yards, anotherfeature of October’s scariest night begins to… READ MORE

By: Claire Daly They were the students who entered high school carrying more than just backpacks — they carried the… READ MORE

By: Yostina Youssef Is Artificial Intelligence harmful? It’s not a secret that AI uses up and contaminatestons of water (depriving… READ MORE

For many prospective students, the beginning of the college process begins not only with searching for colleges that fit their… READ MORE