🌱 Student Violence and Mental Health + CHS Lacrosse

Up and at 'em, Catonsville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with occasional rain. High: 53 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Violence in Maryland schools is increasing and parents and educators are concerned about the mental health of students. Social media is filled with videos of school fights and violence, which even escalated to gunfire at Catonsville High School in February. Dr. Justine Larson, a child psychiatrist at Sheppard Pratt, said "something like 25 percent of kids now [has] symptoms of depression and 20 percent [has] anxiety symptoms." Larson suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic and social media play a role in the increasing mental health problems, and schools need more mental health professionals. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
2. The Catonsville High School boys' lacrosse team has its first game of the 2022 season today, Mar. 23, against Westminster. Coach KR Schultz said, "We have 15 guys in the class of 2022, and all play a significant role for us. They have been playing together for a long time." The coach hopes "to be able to compete at a high level in every county game." (Baltimore Sun)
3. Patch and Petfinder partner to bring you the latest list of adoptable pets in the Catonsville area. See Tucker, a male Boxer puppy, Bubbles, a young guinea pig, and so many more pets waiting for forever homes. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Nature Tots, At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (10:30 AM)
• Open Mic, At Catonsville Clubhouse (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Catonsville native Erin Kreis! Erin was named the MAC Freedom Pitcher of the Week. See the full story here. (Stevens Institute of Technology)
• The Maryland Department of Health is hiring a Program Compliance Investigator in Catonsville! Click the link for more information. (Twitter)
• BCoFD is one of the leading Fire departments in the U.S. when it comes to hiring & retaining women. View the link for details. (Facebook)
• Craving nature? Visit Trolley Trail Number Nine! View the link for more information. (Twitter)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!