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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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Rethinking Title I: Leveraging FARMS data for equitable funding in MCPS
LIVE: Baseball takes on Crofton in state semifinals
NAIA bans postseason competition for transgender and nonbinary athletes
Girls lacrosse falls to Broadneck 16–8 in state semifinal
Baseball defeats Montgomery Blair 7–3 in state quarterfinals
Softball falls to Walter Johnson 7–4 in regional finals

Softball falls to Walter Johnson 7–4 in regional finals

May 18, 2024

Weekly roundup: October 28

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Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

Huge earthquake hits Northern Afghanistan and Pakistan

The 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Monday, killing hundreds and creating panic. The epicenter of the earthquake, which is a rural area near the Afghan city of Jarm, contains poor infrastructure prone to collapsing. In one school, 12 girls died in a stampede, as they tried to exit the building during the earthquake evacuation. Click here to learn more about the tragic event.

Joe Biden’s family affected his decision not to run for President

Vice president Joe Biden explained that he needed the time to heal after the recent loss of his father and his son Beau. During his announcement last Wednesday, Biden acknowledged that his long delay in making his decision meant he could not win a presidential election. Click here to learn more about the decision.

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World Health Organization(WHO) announces that processed meats cause cancer

The WHO declared that hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats cause cancer. This statement is likely to face widespread criticism across the U.S. Many have questioned if the evidence is substantial enough to prove the finding. The American Cancer society notes a link between eating meat and cancer, however, the WHO is the first to state that meat directly causes cancer. Click here to learn more about the findings.

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