A disaffected 14-year-old unleashed hell at his high school at Apalachee High School on Wednesday, shooting and killing two students and two teachers and leaving at least nine others hospitalized in the community that’s about a 50-mile drive northeast of Atlanta. The suspect, Colt Gray, was quickly taken into custody. His motives were not immediately known, although law … [Read more...] about Georgia school shooting: ‘All-in’ approach to gun violence needed | STAFF COMMENTARY
Election is a tale of two visions for America | GUEST COMMENTARY
U.S. voters have often expressed frustration that “it doesn’t matter who we vote for.” They find no major differences between the political parties and believe neither can improve their lives. Not this time. Anyone who has watched even snippets of the two political conventions and campaigning since then can see and even feel the differences, because the differences are real and … [Read more...] about Election is a tale of two visions for America | GUEST COMMENTARY
The Aegis 2024 high school girls volleyball preview: An open race at top of the standings
One coach called it a coin flip. The regulars atop the Chesapeake Division of the Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference — Bel Air, C. Milton Wright, Patterson Mill and Fallston — graduated players, reloaded with talent and boast experienced coaching staffs that find ways to win. Any of the quartet is capable of making a state playoff run, meaning each matchup with one … [Read more...] about The Aegis 2024 high school girls volleyball preview: An open race at top of the standings
Baltimore Sun high school boys cross country preview: Storylines, players to watch and top 15 teams heading into 2024 season
Here’s what you need to know for the 2024 high school boys cross country season in the Baltimore area: Storylines to watch How will Calvert Hall replace Cameron Davis? Cameron Davis has held a monopoly on MIAA A Conference distance running titles. He won three straight cross county conference championships, as well as the 1,600 and 3,200-meter races at the past two conference … [Read more...] about Baltimore Sun high school boys cross country preview: Storylines, players to watch and top 15 teams heading into 2024 season
Fixation on college admissions is unhealthy for teens | GUEST COMMENTARY
Being human in 2024 is hard — we live in chaotic and stressful times. Perhaps no group of humans is more stressed than our teenagers, who report levels of anxiety, stress and self-harm unparalleled in prior decades. As someone working with teenagers on a daily basis to help them navigate the college application process, I’m deeply concerned that our society’s collective … [Read more...] about Fixation on college admissions is unhealthy for teens | GUEST COMMENTARY