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Rising tariffs leave many Americans uneasy about the effects they could face in their day-to-day purchasing (stock photo provided by Canva)
The Tariff Trap: How Trump’s import taxes could impact consumers
Jesus Vivar Reyes, Reporter • May 5, 2025

According to the Council on Foreign Relations, in the 2024 Presidential Election, Donald Trump won with 77,284,118 votes, or 49,.8 percent of the vote cast. Now five months after the election, tariffs are rising as part of Trump’s...

Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash
Third term for Trump? Legal experts say it’s unconstitutional
Conrad Planta, Reporter • May 5, 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detain a man after conducting a raid at the Cedar Run apartment complex in Denver, Colorado, U.S., February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt
Understand Your Rights: ICE raids loom, PGCPS responds
Edward Saravia, Reporter • March 27, 2025
Muslim protestors pray outside the main campus of Columbia University during a demonstration to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at the university, in New York City, U.S., March 14, 2025. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado
Trump’s threatens to endanger free speech through banning ‘illegal protests’ against Israel
Amelia Bennett, Reporter • March 27, 2025
An advocate for both students and teachers, Ms. Coleman fought hard against her battle with cancer for years before her passing.
Remembering Ms. Marina Coleman: A Passionate Educator and a Selfless Colleague
Rachael Nzeni, Chief Copy Editor • March 5, 2025
Features
The 2B JROTC class participates in workouts. (photo by Arianna Fulcher).
I spent a day at JROTC, and it went much differently than expected.
Drew Fulcher, Reporter • May 9, 2025

When I was in middle school, I never heard about JROTC or anything JROTC related. My first experience with JROTC was when I dropped some of my books, and a boy in full camo gear...

Trade schools may be an option that students should look into if four-year universities do not seem like a good fit.
Trade school offers students alternative, beneficial option post-graduation
Edward Saravia, Reporter
Seven women-owned small businesses to support here at Parkdale
Seven women-owned small businesses to support here at Parkdale
Dayanna Orellana Melendez, Reporter
Parkdale IB seniors take part in a questionnaire to share their own experiences.
IB Senior Q&A
Drew Fulcher, Reporter
The "Woolly Mouse" depicted in the image on the left, was genetically engineered to have similar genetics to the extinct woolly mammoth.
Is the ‘Woolly Mouse’ A Major Step Toward Mammoth De-Extinction?
Conrad Planta, Reporter
Former U.S President, Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100.
Remembering Jimmy Carter: A legacy of service and humanity
Rachael Nzeni, Editor-in-Chief
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Parkdale honors veterans in JROTC-led program
Tatiana Mendoza, Reporter
Opinion
Does the new PGCPS Grading Policy aim for equity but undermine academic rigor?
Does the new PGCPS Grading Policy aim for equity but undermine academic rigor?
Rachael Nzeni, Chief Copy Editor • May 5, 2025

Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) implemented a revised grading policy designed to promote equity and provide students with...

Accessibility, streaming and more are all contributing to the slow decline of theater moving-watching (stock photo courtesy of Canva)
Are cinemas dying out?
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor
The rise of A.I. could threaten pop culture
The rise of A.I. could threaten pop culture
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Chief Copy Editor
How did Donald Trump win the election?
How did Donald Trump win the election?
Dayanna Orellana Melendez, Reporter
Too much screentime?: How social media shapes high school experience
Too much screentime?: How social media shapes high school experience
Geneva Cason, Reporter
Are zoos ethical? The cons, the pros, and the in-between
Are zoos ethical? The cons, the pros, and the in-between
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor
School Funding Woes: Broken bathrooms, outdated equipment leaves students struggling
School Funding Woes: Broken bathrooms, outdated equipment leaves students struggling
Cassara Williams, Reporter
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Columns
Cracking the SAT: A Guide for Juniors to nail the test
Cracking the SAT: A Guide for Juniors to nail the test
Rachael Nzeni, Chief Copy Editor
Student Spotlight
Track and field superstar Kieran White has made Parkdale and state history with a new record for the two-mile race. (photo courtesy of Kieran White)
Parkdale’s Kieran White wins State Championship in the Two-Mile Race

Senior Kieran White made history on Feb 19 at the Maryland State Indoor Track Championship, winning the 3,2000-meter race with a time of 9:33.88...

Teacher Spotlight
Mr. George and Ms. Hooks join the Parkdale admin team, each in hopes of bringing something new and fresh to the halls of PHS.
Parkdale welcomes two new administrators to the PHS Family

At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the Parkdale family welcomed two new administrators: Ms.Teshara Hooks and Mr. Jonathan George! Ms....

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