‘The Panic Broadcast of 1938’: New Team Produces Mixed Results

Ben Kushner, Copy Editor

January 17, 2020

The curtain raised and the lights dimmed as senior Tomer Atzili was illuminated by a spotlight on the corner of the stage, speaking with the sound of a crackling radio behind him. It was the opening night of RHS’ production of “The Panic Broadcast of 1938.”  With a multitude of characters and a somewha...

‘Joker’ Review

Alex Levy, Staff Writer

January 13, 2020

Warner Bros' "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, previously known as Arthur Joker, premiered Oct. 4, bringing in $1.036 billion worldwide and $326.8 million domestically. Based on characters in D.C. Comics' "The Batman," "Joker" is a complex movie filled with multiple plot lines that c...

Student Band Gains Traction, Plans First Album Release

Alex Levy, Staff Writer

January 9, 2020

Odyssey, an up and coming psychedelic rock band made up of RHS students, dropped their first single on December 13, 2019 on Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud, among other music streaming services. Now that they feel that they have established a name for themselves, they plan to release an album i...

Photo Gallery: Rampace 2019

November 23, 2019

Interest in Cable TV Declines

Casey Majewski, Staff Writer

November 20, 2019

Today’s youth will never know the anticipation of waiting for the weekly episode of their favorite television show to air or having to patiently sit through commercials; now, all they have to do is go to a streaming service app and select the show they wish to watch.  Cable television is becoming less and less c...

RHS Goes International: Summer Europe Trip

Casey Majewski, Staff Writer

November 15, 2019

This summer, 21 RHS students went on a trip to London and France, and it was the most successful one to be organized thus far. In the past, the school has organized several international trips that did not gain much traction and had low turnout rates. Students and chaperones left July 25 and returned Aug. 2. Altoge...

DMV Rappers On the Rise: YungManny, XanMan

Monica Blassou, Staff Writer

November 11, 2019

“He say he from the hood he really from Bethesda” raps Emmanuel, better known as YungManny, who is often found next to his cousin, XanMan. The two DMV-based rappers, rapidly taking the music world by storm, happen to be cousins and life-long best friends. Although cousins by marriage rather than...

Photo Gallery: Climate Strike

September 27, 2019

‘Aladdin’ Wishes It Was as Good as ’92 Version

Alex Levy, Staff Writer

June 14, 2019

Disney’s latest rendition of “Aladdin,” starring Mena Massoud as Aladdin, premiered May 24, producing $610.7 million worldwide and $142.6 million domestically. Based on the classic, animated Disney movie, director Guy Ritchie produced an unsettling waste of two hours and ten minutes that tried to b...

$18 & Under: Carmen’s Italian Ice

Monica Blassou, Staff Writer

June 12, 2019

Rockville staple with New Jersey roots, Carmen’s Italian Ice has become a popular spot for desserts, with a great atmosphere for students to cool off over the hot summer. The menu is filled with a variety of ices, custard flavors, shakes, cakes and snacks. With over 40 flavors of ice and tens of cust...

The Art of Acquiring Teacher Recommendations

Gili Golan, Features Managing Editor

June 12, 2019

One of the most crucial parts of the college application process is the teacher recommendations that most colleges and universities require so admissions officers can get to know an applicant with reflections from a reliable source. While teachers are generally more than happy to write a recommen...

5 Tips for How to Survive Baltimore Road

Daniel Pujo, Copy Editor

June 12, 2019

As younger RHS students begin to acquire their driver’s licenses, they must learn to navigate the treacherous traffic the community is faced with on Baltimore Road while traveling to school in the morning. Here are five tips for students willing to brave the morning traffic of Baltimore Road to...