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Crofton High School Senior Asher Zumwalt performs comedy at Crystal City Sports Club on September 20, 2023.

What it’s Like to be me, an 18 Year Old Comedian

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
A Photo of Snow and Trees.

The End of an Era: Snow Days are Gone, and Replaced with a Reminder of Brightspace’s Incompetency

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
A person bubbling in answer choices on a multiple choice sheet as one might do for the SAT exam.

Crofton Students Should Study for the SAT

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
The Crofton High School Cafeteria

Maryland Needs to be the Next State to Make School Lunches Free

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
The Crofton High School Cafeteria

The Crofton High School Cafeteria

Our Perception of Time May Warp with our Heart Rate

Our Perception of Time May Warp with our Heart Rate

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
The Cover of Presence by Ben Alderson-Day

‘Presence’ by Ben Alderson-Day is a Paragon of how to Explain a Topic Whilst Telling a Story

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
a tiny yellow tv on yellow background

Top 10 Animated TV Shows, According to a Crofton High School Senior Staff Writer

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
October 11, 2023
A picture of the cover of the book The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore

The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates Shows the Impact of School on Success

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: John Mulaney speaks onstage during The American Museum of Natural History's 2019 Museum Gala at American Museum of Natural History on November 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Sylvain Gaboury/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Be Nice to Kid Gorgeous, oh, and Don’t do Drugs

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
May 11, 2023
A photo illustration of a yellow notepad with the word "scam" written in red bubble letters and several partially folded hundred dollar bills.

Scams Are Evolving and so Must We

Asher Zumwalt, Senior Staff Writer
April 20, 2023
Contrary to Critics' Reviews, The Super Mario Bros. Movie Simply Good

Contrary to Critics’ Reviews, The Super Mario Bros. Movie Simply Good

Asher Zumwalt, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
Rap Battle of song versus song: Who would win?

In a Rap Battle of Songs vs. Their Opposites, Who Would Win?

Asher Zumwalt, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
The USS George Washington

The Tragic Events Aboard the USS George Washington

Asher Zumwalt, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
The Crofton High School auditorium, home to Crofton student performers.

Is Stand-up Comedy a Dying Artform?

Asher Zumwalt, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
The cover of the Busta Rhymes album "When Disaster Strikes"

“One” by Busta Rhymes is a Notably Positive and Progressive Song

Asher Zumwalt, Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
Comedians and rappers have a lot in common. Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Hannibal Buress and Richard Pryor are famous, and some of the best to do comedy. Rappers like Eminem, Queen Latifah, and Snoop Dog also have some comedy crossover.

Parallels Between Rappers and Comedians are Surprisingly Numerous

Asher Zumwalt, Staff Writer
December 22, 2022
Eminem leans out of the window of his Detroit pop up restaurant Mom's Spaghetti

Eminem’s New Spaghetti Restaurant in Detroit Dubbed ‘Mom’s Spaghetti’ is as Strange a Business Venture as it Sounds

Asher Zumwalt, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022
A record player and speakers next to the album cover for the vinyl of King's Disease II by Nas.

Nas’ Comeback Solidifies his Place in the GOAT Argument

Asher Zumwalt, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
An Analysis of Custodial Working Conditions, Pay, and Respect in Crofton High School

An Analysis of Custodial Working Conditions, Pay, and Respect in Crofton High School

Asher Zumwalt, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
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