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Sports

The Commodores steady the ship-an op-ed.

By Grant Miller Maury’s boys basketball team defeated I.C. Norcom High School Friday night, but it was an ugly affair. Pushing, grabbing, trash talk (especially from Norcom’s front court) and questionable officiating filled the entire game. A Norcom player even grabbed Maury senior Adrean Newton literally at the buzzer, provoking him to throw the ball away in disgust. But amidst the extracurricular play, the Maury … Continue reading The Commodores steady the ship-an op-ed.

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Sports

Maury girls basketball is Norfolk’s best kept secret-an op-ed

By Grant Miller As the buzzer sounded in the I.C. Norcom High School’s gym Friday night, Maury’s Lady Commodores walked away with yet another victory. This game against Norcom (39-34) was similar to the others, a low-scoring contest dominated by their dogged defense and unselfish offense. That’s how winning is done at Maury, and it is time people in this region took notice. The Lady … Continue reading Maury girls basketball is Norfolk’s best kept secret-an op-ed

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Maury Eats, Student Life

Sweet Treats Connoisseur-a Q&A

By Alamar Alyamani Alexis Clay is a junior at Maury High school who has done something a lot of high school students can’t. She has started her own business, “A & T’s Sweet Treats,” which sells desserts such as donuts, cakes, and other sweets.  Clay has a wide variety of hobbies including cooking, baking, reading(especially The Autobiography of Gucci Mane), and cross country. Her favorite … Continue reading Sweet Treats Connoisseur-a Q&A

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Maury Politics, Student Life

Maury High School works to fulfill Governor Youngkin’s order

by Moriah Schranz On July 9, 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, requiring students of public schools to have their cell phones away at all times. While this plan was issued in July, Norfolk Public Schools plans on enacting it January 1, 2025. Maury High School seeks a common ground between district policy and the governor’s expectations, but implementation is a big … Continue reading Maury High School works to fulfill Governor Youngkin’s order

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The Breakroom

Principal Karen Berg-a Q&A

By Olivia Nevels On September 23rd, Principal Karen Berg sat down with me, and the first thing I noticed in her office was the amount of dog photos, statues, and posters, the kinds of things dog lovers keep around. One dog was a brown and white Jack Russell terrier named Ruffian. The other was a black and white rescue from Aruba named BonBida. Principal Berg … Continue reading Principal Karen Berg-a Q&A

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Sports, The Breakroom

Balancing act-a Q&A with Athletic Director Tommy Staples

By Grant Miller Lots of people attend sporting events. The spectators know the players. The players know the coaches. Few people know their athletic director. Like a farmer toiling in his field, we seldom meet him, but we see the fruits of his labor.  Maury High School’s athletic director Tommy Staples took just over 10 minutes out of his relentless schedule to speak about life … Continue reading Balancing act-a Q&A with Athletic Director Tommy Staples

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