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Toxic Shock Syndrome
(Namiye Nakazawa - Charlie Tarver - Jackson Oliver - Jacob Weiss - Kieran Finn)

Band Spotlight – Toxic Shock Syndrome

Matis Alvarado Goldberg, Writer January 13, 2025

The latest Battle of the Bands (12/6/24) was full of talent. With various bands displaying their flair and musical expertise, the show truly had everything. One band in particular—Toxic Shock Syndrome...

Battle of the Garage Bands

Diego Padilla, Campus News January 12, 2025

  The annual Battle of the Garage Bands at Marshall has begun. Battle of the Garage Bands, or BOTGB in short, started with auditions on September 24th this year and has had two outside performances...

Mr. Van Wagner Directing the Choir

Marshall Music: The Winter Concert

Yuri Ando, Staff Writer January 12, 2025

As finals week draws to a close and the fall semester comes to an end, the school welcomes winter break with the annual Winter Concert, ending the year off on a high note. Last night, on Wednesday, the...

House of Leaves performing inside the auditorium.

From Pink Floyd to Soft Rock, December’s Battle of the Bands Electrifies Barristers

Zachary Rahman, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

As students file into the auditorium after they finished their 4th periods, and as musicians do sound checks of their instruments, and as stage crew fix and set up their equipment and lights, December...

Living Life and Avoiding Prison: How Young Thug Beat the Case of the Century

Chester Bier, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

Under an appalling number of charges, 56 indictments, and a RICO case, Young Thug (Jeffery Lamar Williams) among others under the YSL record label were arrested in May of 2022. Held in prison, and denied...

John Marshall Orchestra playing at the Atwater Village Tree Lighting Festival.

Marshall Students Bring Holiday Cheer as They Take Stage in Front of Atwater Residents

Zachary Rahman and Michael Goi January 12, 2025

The cool air breezes on by as denizens of Atwater nestle themselves near the stage. Vendors get their lights and merchandise ready for on-lookers. Parents sit on the front mat of synthetic grass as their...

Marshall Stage Crew Setting Up for Battle of the Bands

Band Talk: A Look Into The Plutos and Their Views on Bandhood

Zachary Rahman, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

As students from their fourth periods piled to the senior courts, and as Stage Crew readied their cameras and sound equipment, bands excitedly wait for their moment to let their musical ability shine...

Drumline preforming during Pep Rally

Pep Rally Drumline: A Look Into Our Drummers

Yuri Ando, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

John Marshall High school's very own drumline delivered an enrapturing performance on September 13. They were among the 4 groups of performers who entertained the Barristers during the school’s Pep...

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