Let’s Get Ethical!- Mercy Students Participate in the Regional Ethics Bowl
Heather Shanty, Author
February 19, 2019
Filed under Features, School News, Showcase
On Saturday, February 2, the University of Baltimore held the Maryland High School Ethics Bowl. Contrary to a debate competiton, the High School Ethics Bowl is a unique opportunity for high schoolers to think deeply about pressing social issues and to work collaboratively and cordially to identify the...
Opinion: Republican Principles are Up Against the Wall
Maya Kempf-Harris, Editor
February 13, 2019
Filed under Features, Opinion, Showcase
After writing my last article, “A Perversion of Strength,” I thought about other ways that President Trump’s attitude toward border security has uprooted a more traditional political approach. Beyond altering the diplomatic use of the word “strength,” Trump has challenged a fundamental principl...
On the Day Before Exams, Mother Nature Gave Me…Snow?
Sara Matvey, Contributer
January 11, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
Yes, you read that correctly; snow is coming this Saturday and Sunday, the day before exams. The temperatures are steadily decreasing leading up to Sunday, and there is a lot of precipitation on the radar. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a good snow to me. However, the prediction isn’t for the huge...
Ten Most Anticipated Books of 2019
Kayla-Marie Cumberbatch, Author
December 10, 2018
Filed under Features
As the year draws to a close and we recall the events of the past year, we look to 2019 in hopes of new beginnings. Along with those new beginnings come the release of new movies, tv shows, and books. Here are ten of the most anticipated books for the new year. 1. Again, but Better (M...
Student Responses to the “Fake News” Prompt
Maya Kempf-Harris, Editor
November 28, 2018
Filed under Features, School News
The “‘Fake News’ Prompt” we previously posted was given to a group of juniors in Mr. Davis’ AP Language and Composition class for responses. A sample of the responses can be found below: Ariyanna Cozart Although many want to completely rely on the media to help us stay informed and not i...
Snow in Review: November 15, 2018
Sara Matvey, Contributer
November 26, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle
The first snow of the year is never a great one, only a foretaste of what is to come. If last Thursday's snow was any indication of how the rest of our snows this year will be, we're in for some online learning. The snowstorm, which many were skeptical about, ended in a day off and a two hour delay....
Seven Publishing Myths
Kayla-Marie Cumberbatch, Author
November 14, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Showcase
Many people who love to read and write come up with new stories every day, during class, during homework, or in a dream, but most are not aware of the different methods of publishing to share their stories. Publishing is not an easy process, here are seven myths to give you a jump start ...
“Fake News” Prompt
Maya Kempf-Harris, Editor
November 12, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
The term “fake news” itself originates from authoritarian governments, and has historically been used to silence reporting in favor of state media (media outlets that are run, monitored, and filtered by governments, often at the expense of reporting truth). The term was popularized by President D...
Nikola Tesla
Kayla-Marie Cumberbatch, Author
October 29, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Showcase
When you think of a genius you may think of Albert Einstein or Stephen Hawking, but do you think of Nikola Tesla? The radio, x-ray, light and wireless technology are part of our everyday lives, but do you know the mind behind them? During a lightning storm in Smiljan, Croatia, Nikola Tesla was...
The Scoop on Snow and Possible White Christmas
Sara Matvey, Contributer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Showcase
I’m sure many of you have noticed that it has been getting very cold outside. It isn’t that cold, but compared to how hot it has been, it is freezing! Just yesterday, I was walking around in several layers and I was still cold. The most important factors for snow and for snow to stick are temperature...
Seniors Before Sweaters
Savannah Collins, Co-Editor
September 27, 2018
Filed under Features, School News, Slideshow
With Senior Unity Week under way, we at the Shield would like to take a trip down memory lane. Here's a gallery of the Class of 2019 before they were the seniors we know today!
Close to Home: Baltimore’s Impact on Housing Discrimination Nationwide
Savannah Collins, Coordinating Editor
March 14, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Showcase
This year in Sophomore English, Mr. Eric Coles and his students are reading the critically acclaimed play A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry. The play follows the Youngers, a black family in 1950s Chicago. The Youngers face the struggles of the discriminatory housing practices of 1950s America....