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The King of the Jungle, and of the Smithsonian National Zoo, the majestic lion rules everywhere she goes. Despite being so naturally feared, they are still in danger. Lions are preserved in the zoo and actually live longer than when they are left in the wild.

A Trip to the Zoo

Matt Mangano, Features Editor
October 17, 2019
Among other activities, Georgetown is a beautiful city known for its renowned restaurants, waterfront views, and sprawling green space. The Exorcist stairs are located in Georgetown, DC. “Looking at all the leaves when they’re changing colors really gets you in the fall mood,” junior Kayla Gretz said.

10 Things To Do This Fall

Amanda Vu, Opinions Editor
October 14, 2019
Peter Regala

Golf Team Heads to States

Nick Carparelli, Online Editor
October 14, 2019
Coffee with Conservatives Ep. 2

Coffee with Conservatives Ep. 2

Colin DeFeo, Sports Editor
October 10, 2019
This fall, the SPHS homecoming dance will be on Oct. 19. Many girls have already found dresses for the exciting night. “I had an idea to see if they were on this app I had called Poshmark… I ended up finding a dress for half the price it used to be,” senior Miriam Moghtader said.

Hoco on a Budget

Greer Long, Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2019
Starting this year incoming freshmen will take a Global Community Citizenship class, curbing enrollment in other electives. Before the 2019-20 school year students were required to have completed health, a gym credit and an art credit before graduation. “In years past we may have offered four sections of criminal justice, now we are offering three…It nibbled at each department instead of taking out a whole class,” Lindsay Abruzzo said.

Dropped Classes

Connor Killeen, Editor-in-Chief, Digital Edition
September 3, 2019
Billie Eilish, writer and singer of “bad guy”, plays a concert in the Anthem venue in Washington D.C. While her tour passed through the DMV in June, many Severna Park residents attended the concert. “Billie was such an amazing performer, and her songs sounded even better live, in front of a sold-out audience,” senior Maddy Gillin said.

Songs of the Summer?

Carey Cameron, News Editor
September 3, 2019
As the health of the environment worsens, humans must focus on making sustainable choices. Environmental movements such as “skipping the straw” have become prevalent in recent years.  “Most of the time meat and seafood produce tons of waste into the environment with pollution and plastic waste,” senior Grace O’Brien said.

Skip the Seafood

Greer Long, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2019
The new chicken sandwich at Popeye’s has been the hottest trend of this summer, but is it worth all the hype?

Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich Review

Matt Mangano, Features Editor
September 3, 2019
Juniors Michael Frank, Alex Miller, Mikey Moreale, Tommy Gray, Robby Kershaw and Garrett Whitaker at Sunday in the Country. The concert happens every year and is hosted by 93.1 WPOC. “I go for the music- there’s a great atmosphere,” Frank said.

Local Concerts

Matt Mangano, Features Editor
June 13, 2019
Graduation for the class of 2019 took place on May 28 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Throughout the years the people in the graduating class have become a family. “I’ve been crying all month thinking about having to leave the heaven that is Severna Park High School,” senior Bobby Davids said.

What Comes Next?

Shelby Chasser, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2019
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