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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MCPS decided to remove its practice of contact tracing in schools, leaving some community members concerned about COVID-19 virus transmission.

MCPS ends contact tracing in schools

By Chris Landy and Amelia Laroski May 12, 2022

MCPS ended its COVID-19 contact tracing program on May 2 to align with recommendations from the county’s Department of Health and Human Services. The school district first announced the change in a community...

Rain or shine

Rain or shine

May 9, 2022

Rain couldn’t suppress the passion of the protesters, who came to the Supreme Court in defense of women’s reproductive rights.

Powerful speeches

Powerful speeches

May 9, 2022

Members of the PSL — The Party for Socialism and Liberalism—unite the crowd of protesters with moving speeches.

A large barrier prevented protesters from getting too close to the Supreme Court.

Gated off

May 9, 2022

A large barrier prevented protesters from getting too close to the Supreme Court. 

Protesters from around the nation

Protesters from around the nation

May 9, 2022

Protesters from across the nation converged on the Supreme Court’s plaza to join local activists in voicing their fears of the potential loss of women’s reproductive rights.

Lone ranger

Lone ranger

May 9, 2022

A lone protester stands her ground for hours in front of the steps of the Supreme Court on a bleak, rainy day.

Lost faith

Lost faith

May 9, 2022

“Abolish the Supreme Court: Enemy of Women! Fight Back!" Protesters hold signs expressing frustration and a loss of faith in the sanctity of the Supreme Court.

Men rally in support

Men rally in support

May 9, 2022

Many men joined the crowd of protesters supporting abortion rights.

OK THEN GO ADOPT

“OK THEN GO ADOPT”

May 9, 2022

Protestors display signs refuting common arguments against abortion rights.

Ashli Babbitt memorial

Ashli Babbitt memorial

January 11, 2022

Roses and small memorials commemorated Ashli Babbitt, a rioter killed during the insurrection.

Voters decide outcomes of U.S. elections

“Voters decide outcomes of U.S. elections”

January 11, 2022

Anti-insurrection vigil attendees held up signs condemning the riots and advocating for faith in U.S. election results.

Jealous speaks out

Jealous speaks out

January 11, 2022

Former NAACP President Ben Jealous addressed spectators. “The people of America have spoken," Jealous said. “The people who came here to attack the Capitol attacked our nation, our democracy and...

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