Moco EmpowHer, if you’re a student in Montgomery County, maybe you’ve heard of it before? If not, you’re bound to soon. Moco EmpowHer is a rising youth organization committed to creating a safe space and providing opportunities for young women. Helena Aytenfisu, a senior at Richard Montgomery High School, and Communications Coordinator for EmpowHer is a passionate leader for this organization. She self admittedly, “wasn’t very confident” or sure of how to get involved, to be

In the intense, overwhelming, and wearying state of the country right now, one is hit with polarization and division from every direction. Instead of using this as disenchantment, MoCo students have used this as motivation. In an initiative titled “MoCo to 100,” MoCo students have undertaken the daunting task of registering 100% of high school seniors- a project that has required wide scale organizing, unity, and commitment. In 2016, only 43% of eligible voters ages 18-29 tur

“Mental health legislation is definitely a big focus this year, especially because of the COVID-19 situation and distance learning.” said Richard Montgomery Senior Helena Aytenfisu, this year’s Legislative Affairs Director for MCR. Arguably one of the most important departments in MCR, the Legislative Affairs Department is responsible for managing the legislative agenda of MCR through drafting policy proposals, gathering data, testifying, and more. Over the summer, newly appo