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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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Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: March 12

By Matthew Farr March 12, 2017
This week there was a wide variety of interesting news from the US and around the world. Here are the top stories we saw from the past week:
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: March 5

By Matthew Farr March 5, 2017
So some news happened this past week. Here are the top stories:
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Feb. 26

By Matthew Farr February 26, 2017
This week was a draining one for news in the U.S. and around the world. Here are some of the top stories:
Photo by Tomas Castro.

Senior David Rekhtman 1 of 40 finalists in national science competition

By Allie Lerner February 23, 2017
While it’s common for students to have internships, most students only get to shadow doctors or scientists. But, during his two-year internship in the National Cancer Institute at NIH, senior David Rekhtman completed a 16-page report on two ways to induce an immune response toward cancer cells.
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is the second recent Supreme Court nominee with ties to Montgomery County. Photo courtesy 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

New supreme court nominee generates varying student responses

By Lily Jacobson February 22, 2017
Students had a wide range of reactions to President Trump’s recent nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court Jan. 31. His nomination marks the second straight Supreme Court nominee with significant connections to Montgomery County after President Obama’s nominee, Bethesda resident Merrick Garland.

MOCO leaders release statement to reassure safety for all immigrants, refugees

By Lily Jacobson February 21, 2017
County Executive Ike Leggett and nine other Montgomery County council members released a statement Jan. 30 to ensure community safety for all residents, following President Trump’s recent executive order.
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Feb. 19

By Matthew Farr February 19, 2017
This week saw a cacophony of domestic and foreign news. Here is a sampling of the top stories of the week:
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Feb. 12

By Matthew Farr February 12, 2017
This week saw a veritable avalanche of domestic and foreign news. Here is a sampling of the top stories of the week:
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Feb. 6

By Matthew Farr February 6, 2017

This week has been full of noteworthy news in the U.S. and around the world. Here are some of the top stories: Trump appoints Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court Vacancy This week’s top story was Donald...

Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Jan. 30

By Matthew Farr January 30, 2017
Trump announces ban on immigration from seven countries, causes outcry
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Jan. 22

By Matthew Farr January 22, 2017
It was a historic week for the nation and for news. Here are a few of the top stories from the past week:
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Jan. 16

By Matthew Farr January 16, 2017

Last week was packed full of news. Here were some of the biggest stories that we saw: House and Senate begin dismantling Affordable Care Act This week, Congress began to dismantle the Affordable...

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