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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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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Softball falls to Walter Johnson 7–4 in regional finals
LIVE: Baseball takes on Blair in state quarterfinals
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Walt Whitman High School
Girls lacrosse destroys Montgomery Blair 20–3 in state quarter-finals
LIVE: Baseball takes on Quince Orchard in regional finals
The TikTokification of music — a destructive trend

The TikTokification of music — a destructive trend

May 16, 2024

Weekly news roundup: May 12

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Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

New partnership between Drug Company and University aims to find a cure HIV

University of North Carolina and GlaxoSmithKline, a pharmaceutical company, are working together to expand HIV/AIDS research. Glaxo invested $20 million into the new research. Click here to learn more about the partnership.

Tensions continue to rise on campuses between Jews and minorities on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

After the war in Gaza this summer, different student organizations are calling on colleges to divest from companies who support “what they see as Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinians.” This growing movement has driven a wedge between many students on campuses. Click here to learn more about the conflict.

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American Idol will end in 2016

The longtime competition show will finish on its 15th season. Throughout its seasons, the show has allowed stars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson to start their careers. However, for the past few years the show’s ratings have declined. Click here to learn about the announcement.

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