Letter From the Editors

Welcome to the second print edition of Mainstream for the 20222023 school year. Since our first print issue in December, the entire Journalism team has worked day in and day out to write, edit, and create interesting and insightful content for everyone to enjoy.

This issue will take you through a number of interesting topics including whether or not PB students get enough sleep, how Tik Tok influences the music industry, why certain books are banned, and whether or not you are letting yourself get stuck in an “echo chamber.”

Some other areas for your consideration include a new entertainment section that takes a look at some new content coming to TV, what movie our editors think you should watch, and a spotlight on a new EGOT.

In our news section you can check out some inspiring news about some of our students who have been recognized for their academic achievements - including some with full scholarships - and one of our very own, Assistant Principal Ricardo Hernandez, being recognized for his outstanding achievement as an administrator.

Check out our sports page to read an inspiring piece that asks students to think about their school spirit and pride and to take a quick look at spring sports. And, of course, no 2022-23 issue of Mainstream would be complete without a puzzles page to challenge you. See if you can find all the words within the shamrock and, more importantly, see if you can beat the Bunny Escape. Thanks for reading - and hope you enjoy it!

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Editors-in-Chief

Jordane Branch

Fanta Dabo

Yeabsira Getachew

Andrea Gill

Naomi Kyei-Asare

Front & Back Editor

Jordane Branch

News Editor

Fanta Dabo

Features & TOC Editor

Yeabsira Getachew

Center Editor

Naomi Kyei-Asare

Opinions Editor

Andrea Gill

Entertainment Editors

Sage Suddleson

Staff Writers

Abigail Alem

Kalel Betron

Ryan Bobb

Xavier Chang

Deon Key

Sumer Elsalawi

Bethel Gedihun

Lan Huynh

Jackson Kelly

Harry Lin

Crystal Masih

Andrew Reyes

Gabriela Romero

Sania Ross

Luise Terrel

Adviser

Brian Woodward

MainstreaM Policy

The Mainstream is a public forum that is published by the students of Paint Branch High School. Every effort has been made by the staff to ensure that the news is accurate and free of bias. Letters to the editor are welcome and will be published as space allows. All letters are subject to laws governing obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption of the school process, as are all contents of the paper. All letters should be submitted to advisor Brian Woodward in room 3301 or sent to Paint Branch High School, 14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866.

To contact the Mainstream via e-mail send correspondence to: Mr. Woodward at: brian_woodward@mcpsmd.org