Saying Goodbye to Ms. Gerwin
Heather Shanty, Author
May 28, 2019
From introducing mindfulness and brain breaks to being the coordinator of the Peer Educators program to being a reliable listening ear to all, Ms. Gerwin has become a friendly face in our Mercy community. After four years as our school guidance counselor, Ms. Gerwin is leaving to pursue her dream of...
20 Things You Should Know For Sophomore Year
Kayla-Marie Cumberbatch, Author
May 22, 2019
As my sophomore year comes to a close, I have taken time to reflect and come up with a list of twenty things that upcoming sophomores should know. Sophomore year has been the hardest and most stressful year of my education, thus far. Throughout the year I have gained new knowledge on what not...
Sensory Sensitivity
Grace La Count, Author
May 13, 2019
Mercy High School's first ever sophomore personal project assignment provided a unique insight into the interests and ideas of the class of 2021. One sophomore's project that really stood out was Natalie Vancura's analysis on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Natalie spent time working at White Oak Elementary School to help better unde...
College Application Advice from a Senior
Maya Kempf-Harris, Editor
May 13, 2019
After going through a long and involved college process myself, I decided to compile the kind of list I wish I'd had when I began my college search and decision journey. While some of the headers may seem obvious, I would still recommend reading the information below each header to give you some more...
The Sophs Get Personal: Personal Projects!
Heather Shanty, Author
May 8, 2019
This past March, as part of the IB curriculum, the Sophomores had their Personal Project fair. After a year of brainstorming and research about a topic of their choosing, they were finally ready to unveil a final product that showcased their skills and achieved a clear purpose. “The purpose of the...
Quitting the Social Media that Makes You Unhappy
Savannah Collins, Managing Editor
May 6, 2019
Unlike most of my friends, I was not very exposed to social media in my middle school years, mostly due to the decision my parents made about allowing me to use it. Later, in my high school years, I made some executive decisions regarding my use of the internet. I made a SnapChat and an Instagram during...
Global Warming is Real
Sara Matvey, Contributer
April 10, 2019
Global warming, we have all heard it but no one really knows what it means. Is global warming only when temperatures rise or general temperature change? Is it the same as climate change? What effect does it have on us? Will cars be banned to reduce emissions? Will the world end? These are all common...
Interfaith Institute: Evangelical Christianity, American Politics, and the State of Israel
Maya Kempf-Harris, Editor
March 25, 2019
On March 11, Ms. Rebecca Hogg brought eleven seniors to the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation to attend the 59th Annual Interfaith Institute. Each year, the event has a new topic relating to an interfaith issue, and this year’s topic was “Evangelical Christianity, American Politics, and the State of Isr...
Let’s Get Ethical!- Mercy Students Participate in the Regional Ethics Bowl
Heather Shanty, Author
February 19, 2019
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
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
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
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...