A trip to Washington D.C. inspires Robinson journalist to keep dreaming, daring and doing

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor

December 2, 2018

Filed under Opinion, Perspectives

When I was six, I decided I wanted to be a journalist. While others dreamt of careers as princesses and Broadway stars, I envisioned myself on the sidelines as a sports reporter. I had grown up watching Erin Andrews and Leslie Visser, two influential female sports broadcasters who helped establish women’s...

Oben wins JEA Rising Star Award

Alanna Felton, Editor-in-Chief

September 6, 2018

Filed under Around the School, In Depth, News, Showcase, Teacher Feature

Many Robinson students recognize Nancy “Joanie” Oben, as the teacher in charge of Robinson's journalism program in room 112, but few realize how much she actually juggles. Oben is responsible for teaching and guiding the Morning Show class, the TV Production I class, two Journalism I classes, the...

Reflecting on the Capital Gazette shooting from the perspective of a journalist

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor

June 30, 2018

Filed under Opinion, Perspectives

I've always been optimistic, but my desperation for change has driven me to the point of hopelessness. After the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012, I thought there would be change. After the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando in 2016, I thought there would be change. After the Las Vegas shooting in 2017,...

Review: The Post

Alanna Felton, A & E editor

January 28, 2018

Filed under A&E

Steven Spielberg's latest film, The Post, has only been in wide release for a week now, but, with its timely themes and two Oscar nominations, the movie has already become a popular topic of discussion. It is a movie about past events, but its message is highly relevant, serving as a reminder that the...

Yearbook senior ads

Nathalie Monroy, Staff Writer

November 8, 2017

Filed under Around the School, News

The Excalibur yearbook staff extended the deadline for interested students and families to purchase senior ads to December 1. "Our senior year is our last year, our best year...so for you to be able to look back and see how much you've grown and matured, that's the great thing about a senior ad,"...

Meet the Staff

Kaitlyn Corwin and Ashlea Daniels

October 2, 2015

Filed under Showcase