Dear readers: My oh my, where has the time gone? As you know, on June 1st, all seniors walked across that beautiful stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion, and they can now tell the whole world that they are full-grown adults, and… …oh, wait, I’m a senior, and I walked across that stage on June 1st telling the world that I’m a full-grown adult. Anyway, all … Continue reading An Open Letter About My Time at The Scroll

Getting your second covid vaccine can be a rather daunting affair. The possible side-effects such as a fever, getting tired, or feeling sore, are symptoms no one wants to deal with. Add on top of that people’s fear of shots and you have yourself a recipe for disaster. As a teenager, the side effects can be even more concerning. Personally, I have not heard a … Continue reading How to Deal with Your Second Covid Shot

“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” is a new movie that just came out on Netflix. I heard about this movie through the app Tik Tok. It’s gotten a lot of buzz due to the fact that one of the main characters, Katie, is openly lesbian. This was a shock to people because there aren’t always roles that represent members of the LGBTQ+ community in movies.  … Continue reading The Mitchells vs. the Machines Movie Review

We can all agree that being a teenager in our current society is tough. Social media constantly portrays a toxic image of what’s considered “beautiful.” Relationships (including friendships) are often temporary or changing. They can be for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Grades are ever present in the back of our minds; you have to stay on top of them, regardless of what you’re … Continue reading Why Practicing Self Love During Teenage Years is Important

Many electives are provided at Oakland Mills, and during my four years, one of the best and most interesting electives I took was Foundations of Tech (F.O.T). I initially took this class sophomore year just to fill a graduation requirement. I thought the class would only contain concepts that included computers, but the class was much more than making websites and research. Throughout the year … Continue reading Foundation of Tech Experience