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The DeMatha Stagline

The DeMatha Stagline

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Did Amazon Prime ruin Thursday Night Football?

Adonis Johnson, Staff Writer November 4, 2022

We are now 9 weeks into the NFL season and have now had time to digest a big move at the beginning of the season that made some people kind of upset. Amazon Prime purchased the right to stream Thursday...

Volleyball: Rising Sport?

Volleyball: Rising Sport?

Michael Dixon, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

Mens volleyball is a rising sport in high school and college. The differences between men and women's volleyball start off with net height. Men's net height is 7′ 11 5/8”, while women's net height...

The effects that sports have on DeMatha athletes

The effects that sports have on DeMatha athletes

Caden Walton, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

Mental health affects many people at DeMatha and sometimes it is hard to notice. Poor mental health among athletes is common and often overlooked. Some people may be worried about whether they will be...

NBA Preview Pt. 2 - Western Conference

NBA Preview Pt. 2 – Western Conference

Daeshaun Williams, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

With the NBA’s first week of games coming to an end, The Stagline is here to finish the NBA preview with pt.2. This time, the Stagline will head to the West and make predictions on who the top 5 teams...

Are the Washington Nationals going into a rebuild?

Are the Washington Nationals going into a rebuild?

Nijel Cross, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

The Washington Nationals' final record for the 2022 season is 55-107. Just three years ago, the Nationals, against all odds, beat the Houston Astros to win the World Series. After that season the Nats...

One of the immigrants who was flown to Marthas Vineyard holds her child as she waits to be get food outside of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Edgartown, Massachusetts. 


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Pawns of the System: The Struggle for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Maximo Legaspi, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2022

The arduous journey of an immigrant coming to America is characterized by struggle and sacrifice. Many leave behind homes, jobs, and families to seek out opportunities and a new life. These people come...

NBA Preview Pt. 1 - Eastern Conference

NBA Preview Pt. 1 – Eastern Conference

Daeshaun Williams, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

As the NBA season draws closer and closer, many basketball fans start to wonder, “Will my team be in the top 5 this year?” Worry no more, fans, as the DeMatha Stagline has you covered with the top...

Is the Jeffrey Dahmer Netflix Show Helpful or Harmful?

Is the Jeffrey Dahmer Netflix Show Helpful or Harmful?

Carter Jordan, Staff Writer October 7, 2022

Netflix has recently added a new 10 episode show called “Dahmer.” This show recounts the life of Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. He drugged, experimented...

How Ukraine liberated six months of territory in eight days

How Ukraine liberated six months of territory in eight days

Heath Alexander, Current Events Editor October 3, 2022

The story of the Ukrainians fighting for their sovereignty has been that of an underdog, the valiant defender of the homeland. Ukraine, fighting with everything they have against the military mammoth of...

What is Maryland Culture?

What is Maryland Culture?

Daman Decker, Student Voice Editor September 21, 2022

Because DeMatha is a private school, it draws students from all over the state of Maryland and even beyond. Without the hindrance of school districts, we get to see students from all sorts of areas in...

Thank You, DeMatha

Thank You, DeMatha

Thomas Krukar, Editor in Chief June 2, 2022

As the 2021-22 school year comes to a close, many seniors are spending time reflecting on their years at DeMatha. The class of 2022 has had a unique DeMatha experience to say the least, as the Covid-19...

The Truth About Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill – Response

Heath Alexander, Editor May 27, 2022

On March 7th of 2022, Florida passed the “Don't Say Gay" bill championed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis. This bill was yet another attack on the school system and the rights of gay parents and their...

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