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Kendrick Lamar’s most recent song in Drake and Lamar’s rap battle is “Not Like Us”, the cover shows a satellite view of Drake’s mansion with red icons, implying that Drake’s home is filled with pedophiles and registered sex offenders. The picture corresponds with the song because Lamar is accusing Drake of being a pedophile by saying lines such as, “Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A-Minor”, and “certified loverboy, certified pedophiles”.
Where did the Beef Come from?
Blessing Basket
Blessing Basket
This photograph demonstrates how students can engage in the novel they're reading, and bond with their peers and teachers. We see sophomore Molly Procida leading her fellow students in a session to speak about their current novel "Five Survive" by Holly Jackson. It also helps students engage more due to the fact that they chose to do this, and could leave at any time.
The Boundless Bookworms
The fabled Autumn Olive. yet to be ripe
Fall Foraging
Colten Billings(far left), Liam Sherr(center), Braden Main(above), and Kasey Davolio(far right) in the process of setting up for their second show at Fort Armistead. Billings sets up his bass amp with a member of band "Lowlife Tea Party," while Sherr uses a skateboard deck to check the generator and sound on his end. "I really like how we're playing shows with these bigger bands that we've seen before and who we love. And they're always really nice to us; everyone in the scene is supportive, I think mostly because we're a new band of teenagers, we get cool points for it," Billings said.
A Guide to the Start of Pariah’s Career
Liam Sherr, Aya Knox and others in the pit at Pedal Pushers Jan. 27, 2024.
Pedal Pushers Owner Rod Reddish is Bringing Hardcore Music Back to Severna Park
A mural on the second floor created by SPHS students. The mural is an example of colorful artwork that truly gives life to the hallway.
The Importance of Art in School 
Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
Senior Superlative Winners 2024
SPHS Author
SPHS Author
A picture of the interior of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History located in Washington D.C.
Dive into D.C.’s Museum Wonderland: A Teen’s Guide
An artistic interpretation of how watching and participating in sports creates a sense of eustress. This feeling is the scientific reason why people are so infatuated with sports and sports entertainment.
Go Team
Liam Cleary is introduced at the home varsity boys basketball game against Westlake High School on Dec. 18.
Severna Park High School Student Athletes Open Up about their Mental Health
On Sept. 8, Annapolis Junior Rowing (AJR) practiced a front end pick drill. AJR is based in Annapolis and its population is of students from all over Maryland. Cormac FitzGerald, a rower from Ireland moved to Maryland and joined AJR to continue his rowing career.
Annapolis Junior Rowing
Picture from the PTXC meet on 9/9 up in PA. This is the varsity cross country team photo. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT- Stephen Nunn 2025, Dylan Newhard 2025, Ty Miller 2026, Ryan Crowley 2024, Leo Havens 2025, Caden Lazzor 2025, Cooper Alahverdian 2025, Taylor Jarvis 2024. They placed 6th in this meet. Not our normal placement, as you may know. Jarvis was the star of this meet, coming in first with a time of 17:04. “I don't really do it for myself, I do it for everyone else," Jarvis said.
The Boys Cross Country Team
Taylor Swift is seen at the Chiefs game on Sept 24th cheering on Travis Kelce. Travis might be “The One” for Taylor in this closer look into their shared compatibility. They're not as different as they may seem. 
Unlikely Romance
Don’t Swim with Nessie
Album Cover for Psykos by Yung Lean and Bladee.
Psykos by Yung Lean and Bladee – Album Review
Max Leonard's manager as well as Founder & Talent Manager of Mad Lettuce Management Matt Ladis personally contacted me and shared early access of JUDO!. Additionally, I received access to the press release and some of Leonard's own thoughts on his project. “This project was me getting everything off my chest. I had a lot of changes happening in my life all around me. I had just gotten out of a relationship, I was graduating college, everything just kind of flipped for me. There was a time I wasn’t even making music during that time of change. But eventually, I found my way back and let this project be all the expressed feelings I had kept inside," Leonard said.
JUDO! – EP Review
Many songs contain deeper meanings and references that can be found by looking at its lyrics. Sometimes small details you notice can increase your appreciation for a song.
Have You Decided It’s Enough?
Snowboarding doesn't have to be a solo activity, going with friends and family can make it all the more enjoyable. Severna Park High School seniors Hamzah Hassan, Derrick Liu, Eric Chu and Ian Ireland snowboarding.
Snowboarding vs. Skiing
Kendrick Lamar’s most recent song in Drake and Lamar’s rap battle is “Not Like Us”, the cover shows a satellite view of Drake’s mansion with red icons, implying that Drake’s home is filled with pedophiles and registered sex offenders. The picture corresponds with the song because Lamar is accusing Drake of being a pedophile by saying lines such as, “Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A-Minor”, and “certified loverboy, certified pedophiles”.
Where did the Beef Come from?
Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
Senior Superlative Winners 2024
According to ericdoa.com, his official website, his debut EP Bleed Vol. 1 released in 2019 under Lopez’s original alias “Killeric.” Additionally, he is affiliated with emo-rap, trap, alternative rock and “danceable R&B.” After becoming famous for belting out the egregious phrase: “Imagine if Ninja got a low taper fade,” after having just spilled out his guts about his late grandfather, ericdoa even has high schoolers like junior Mitch Murray, who singsongingly uttered the phrase to his friends in group chats and showed off his impeccable jawline.
DOA – EP Review
The drawing depicts two people kicking it back and watching a rom-com together. The great thing about movies is that they can be enjoyed alone or with a group of people, so they make for a good holiday activity that can be enjoyed by all.
Rom-Coms are the Bomb
The New Legendary Pokemon Terapagos, who is obtainable through completing the post -game of the Indigo Disk DLC.
The Indigo Disk Arrives
Jacob Williams
Jacob Williams
Mrs. Koehler
Mrs. Koehler
Theo Skopp
Theo Skopp
Ms. Sexton
Ms. Sexton
Timmy Sullivan
Timmy Sullivan
Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
Senior Superlative Winners 2024
Swiftism Podcast hosted with Abigail Chase
Swiftism Podcast hosted with Abigail Chase
Valentine's Day Special w/ Dr. Love
Valentine’s Day Special w/ Dr. Love
Homecoming: Interviews
Homecoming: Interviews
Lonny Earhart, owner of Pasadena video game store I Got Next: Retro Toys and Game, shared with students how he came to own a store front and his journey in the retail space. "It was a lot harder to find space than I thought, we started in December, and didn't sign a lease until August" Earhart said.
Entrepreneurial Fair Comes to Severna Park
An artistic interpretation of how watching and participating in sports creates a sense of eustress. This feeling is the scientific reason why people are so infatuated with sports and sports entertainment.
Go Team
Race to 270
Race to 270
The United States Capitol Building on Thursday, Jun. 11. The Capitol Building is home to the legislative branch of the United States Government, the branch in which laws are made and citizens are affected.
The United States Today
Around 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, Severna Park High School senior Shubh Agnihotri and Congressional candidate John Morse stand near the Pip Moyer Recreation Center in downtown Annapolis as they regroup after knocking on 44 doors together. “You can always be an asset to your community if you work hard enough to do it, so I really encourage you to look around about the stuff you really care about,” Agnihotri said. Agnihotri coordinated the Young Democrats meeting which John Morse attended to inform youth voters about his policies and the importance of voting/registering to vote.
Hit the Polls, Young Voters
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Samantha Polk is a junior at Severna Park High School who is a new member of the Talon.  Samantha enjoys drawing in her free time and hanging out with friends.  Her favorite place to travel is Florida, especially near Clearwater Beach.  She loves music, and her top music artist is Dominic Fike, but she enjoys many different types of music.  She plans on going to college for marketing but is still exploring her options.

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Jack Fish walked out Aiylah during wish night to do the coin toss because she was the honorary team captain for the lacrosse team for the night “My Leadership 2 class helped run the wish week lacrosse game and we got sponsors and we sold those shirts and during the lacrosse game I walked out Aiylah to do the coin toss and she won us the coin toss. Setting up the lacrosse game was probably my favorite part because I was really passionate about it since I was really involved with that.” Fish said

Severna Park’s Wish Week: Making Dreams A Reality 

Samantha Polk, Social Media Editor
April 30, 2024
The photo is mainly focused on a young girl who is watching a movie in the theaters. Movies often teach valuable lessons through breath taking stories that make it hard for you to take your eyes off of the screen.

The Significance of Cinema 

Samantha Polk, Social Media Editor
February 12, 2024
A photo of the iconic Peppermint Chip Milkshake at Chick-fil-A. This winter delicacy will be available for a limited time starting on Nov. 13, 2023 and ending on Jan. 6, 2024.

Sipping Nostalgia

Samantha Polk, Social Media Editor
December 11, 2023
Taylor Swift is seen at the Chiefs game on Sept 24th cheering on Travis Kelce. Travis might be “The One” for Taylor in this closer look into their shared compatibility. They're not as different as they may seem. 

Unlikely Romance

Samantha Polk, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
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