The Student Newspaper of Paint Branch High School

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The Student Newspaper of Paint Branch High School

MAINSTREAM

The Student Newspaper of Paint Branch High School

MAINSTREAM

Students at PB and throughout Montgomery County now face a slightly more stringent grading policy.
MCPS Updates Grading Policy
Abigail Alem, News/Opinions Editor • April 17, 2024

Forgot to turn in your project? Failed your test? Disregarded an assignment?...

NJROTC during their annual inspection.
NJROTC Completes Annual Inspection
Sumer Elsalawi, Features Editor • April 17, 2024

Each year the United States Navy inspects Navy JROTC programs. According to...

2024 Mock Draft: My Top Ten
Raheim Briddell, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024

There is a lot of talent in this year’s NFL draft including many elite offensive...

Smacktalk Backtalk: NFL Draft My Top 5
Xavier Chang and Ryan Bobb April 24, 2024

Smacktalk For me, the top five players in this draft are the ones who I feel...

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Media as Escapism: Reward or Roadblock?
Elizabeth Hernandez-Bustamante, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

What do music, movies, video games, TV shows, and social media have in common? While there may be many answers to this question, one thing that all of these outlets have in common...

A Review of Five Nights At Freddys
A Review of Five Nights At Freddy's
Lillian Shea, 12th Grade Student • April 15, 2024
The Pit Orchestra is an essential part of any musical performance put on by Perspectives.
Amélie Fills the Stage With Joy
Sage S, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2024
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Seniors Reflect on Final Semester
Bereket Debebe, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024

As students feel the long days of winter getting to them and making them feel...

The Panther Paw is open to staff and students at PB and draws a large crowd each time it is open.
Panther Paw: More Than Just a Restaurant
Sumer Elsalawi, Features Editor • April 19, 2024

On a typical school day, what do you like to eat for lunch? Do you prefer packing...

How Technology has Impacted the Way Kids Grow up Today
Naher Ghebru and Bereket Debebe April 24, 2024

Listen in as we talk about how technology has impacted kids. We cover our thoughts...

NBA Mid-Season Report
Naher Ghebru January 31, 2024

Join me today while I talk about the NBA and which players, teams, and coaches...

Meet the Staff
Michael Evans
Staff Writer

Abigail Alem
News Editor

I’m Abigail Alem, a junior here at Paint Branch. I enjoy reading, baking, and spending time with my friends and family. I am the ambassador for the Environmental Club and an active member of NHS and...

Ryan Bobb
Sports Editor

Everyone has their ambitions and aspirations but are they willing to do the work for it? For Paint Branch tenth-grader Ryan Bobb, hard work is no obstacle. One of the big goals for Ryan this year is once...

Noelle Williams
Staff Writer

Ever had something that is sacred to you? Something that is just yours or even a hobby that just gives you euphoric peace? For junior Noelle Williams of Paint Branch High School, that thing is her art.  For...

Efratha Tewodros
Staff Writer

When asked to describe what it is like to attend Paint Branch, ninth-grader Efratha Tewodros states “big and crowded.” She adds that it is also busy and everyone rushes. As a student who is fresh out...

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