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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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News
The 16-year-old suspect fled the scene before officers arrived but turned himself in to First District Police, Sept. 23.
Shooting near Watkins Elementary raises concerns about school safety
By Shahmeer Ali • October 7, 2024
The MCPS Office of Strategic Initiatives creates policies for student mobile device use. Last revised in January 2024, the existing regulation prohibits cell phone use during the school day in elementary schools; however, in middle and high schools, cell phone policies are under individual schools’ jurisdiction.
Whitman administration institutes new cell phone policy to reduce classroom distractions
October 6, 2024
Katya Kuzemka, an admissions counselor at the University of Maryland; Evelyn Trier, the assistant director of admissions at Mount Holyoke College; and Daisy Faria, the College and Career Coordinator at Gaithersburg High School served as the panelists.
MoCo EmpowHer hosts third annual College Expert and Alumni Panel
October 4, 2024
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“Short n’ Sweet” is a great addition to the pop star’s discography and regardless of some weaker songs, was exactly what she needed to take the next step into pop stardom.

Every song on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” ranked

⁤Unlike traditional basketball leagues, OTE started with the support of fans rather than the athletes on the court. ⁤⁤

Overtime Elite: A new wave of professional basketball

The UFC is a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion that hosts multiple fighting events year-round, such as their UFC Fight Night cards and their UFC pay-per-view (PPV) cards, garnering millions of views and thousands of PPV buys.

The rising popularity of UFC with Gen Z

The challenge lies in finding a balance between reaping the benefits of these platforms and avoiding excessive use that may lead to addictive behaviors.

Unmasking the allure: The instant gratification trap of social media

Clothing choice is a powerful means of communication that reflects the wearer’s personality, mood and intentions. In a society where first impressions matter, fashion is the first look into one’s identity.

Nobody’s entitled to inclusivity: Why Victoria’s Secret’s rebranding was a horrible business decision

Sports
The start of the 2024-25 National Hockey League (NHL) season marks a crucial year for the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals Season Preview
October 12, 2024
Boys Soccer falls to Walter Johnson 1–0
Boys Soccer falls to Walter Johnson 1–0
October 12, 2024
Girls Flag Football defeats Wooton 14–8
Girls Flag Football defeats Wooton 14–8
October 12, 2024
Girls Soccer squeaks by Walter Johnson 2–1
Girls Soccer squeaks by Walter Johnson 2–1
October 9, 2024
MCPS and the MCPD plan to strengthen collaboration and communication regarding school safety in the future.
MCPS implements heightened school safety policies
By Noah Bloom • October 14, 2024
Guyer co-founded youth-run Breakfast All-Day Records alongside fellow junior Tonito Tijerino in July 2023.
Breakfast All-Day Records: labels supporting the next generation of music
October 13, 2024
The start of the 2024-25 National Hockey League (NHL) season marks a crucial year for the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals Season Preview
October 12, 2024
White-clothed tables line the Steadfast Supply store’s exterior, each covered with products ranging from colorful earrings to ornate canvas paintings.
Steadfast Supply hosts 4th designers and makers pop-up
October 11, 2024
Feature
Bolivian dancers perform at the Fiesta DC parade.
Hispanic Heritage Month facilitates cultural exchange
By Maria Garcia-Musalem • October 10, 2024

Chatter fills the room as the blend of scents and rhythms of Latino cuisine and music flow through hallways adorned with traditional Hispanic decorations. Students migrate...

Some psychiatrists and neuroscientists have been using the term “digital dementia” to describe the cognitive impairments caused by excessive screen usage.
Digital dementia: Screenagers make “brain rot” literal
October 8, 2024
Q&A with new Whitman Principal Gregory Miller
Q&A with new Whitman Principal Gregory Miller
September 30, 2024
Besides Harris and Clinton most recently, dozens of women have run for president, breaking barriers along the way.
A history of U.S. female presidential candidates
September 26, 2024
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Opinion
Female achievement in debate is staggeringly low, causing lower female enrollment and competitive effort. The NSDA is obligated to continue pushing for equality in their spaces, particularly concerning misogyny. 
Confronting misogyny in high school debate
By Hannah Mullins • October 9, 2024
Gambino has stocked his discography with many different genres of music, from his earlier experimental hip-hop/indie mixtapes to his award-winning soulful R&B album “Awaken, My Love!” His newest and final album, “Bando Stone & The New World,” is a culmination of Gambino’s many years of genre experimentation, featuring the most extensive set of songs on any Gambino LP.
Childish Gambino’s “The New World Tour” Concert Review
September 13, 2024
“Short n’ Sweet” is a great addition to the pop star’s discography and regardless of some weaker songs, was exactly what she needed to take the next step into pop stardom.
Every song on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” ranked
September 7, 2024
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Through Our Eyes: Episode 6 - Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation
Through Our Eyes: Episode 6 - Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation
August 29, 2024