Zoom meetings connect Principal Heckert and students
By Jeremy Fredricks, Copy Editor
May 29, 2020
Three months ago, Zoom was a virtually unknown app. Now, it is being used to host events and meetings throughout the world. It has become so popular that Principal Brandice Heckert is using it to reconnect with WCHS students and staff in grade-level meetings. These half-hour sessions include Principal H...
Top 5 Books to Read During Coronavirus
By Jeremy Fredricks, Copy Editor
May 29, 2020
For those lucky enough to not have to fight the coronavirus on the front lines, there seems to be a lot more free time than usual. Watching TV, Facetiming, doing puzzles, and going on walks are starting to get old. Now is the perfect time to pick up a good book and pass the hours. While these rec...
WCHS students stay active during quarantine
By Ela Jalil, News Editor
May 29, 2020
Amidst this crazy time of the coronavirus quarantine, many people have stayed in their homes for months now. Schools were not the only thing that were shut down on March 15. Some spring sports never even got to begin their season, or just got two weeks of games and practices before school was cancelled. ...
Chloe Ting workouts boost in popularity
By Nur Yavuz, Features Editor
May 29, 2020
Since many places are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and many are in quarantine, there is more than enough time in the world to focus on feeling good and looking good. Fitness youtuber Chloe Ting has provided content to help anyone who wants to get in shape, while gyms around the country remain ...
Student Arts Spotlight: Ruby Howard
By Emily Zhang, Features Editor
May 29, 2020
Featured in the congressional art show and WCHS’s literary magazine, junior Ruby Howard's art is her creative outlet. Howard has been making art her whole life. From creating watercolor paintings in preschool to now, she has always been a pseudo-artist and now hopes to become a professional one. ...
Covid Cadets volunteer to help those in need
By Aliki Dimitoglou, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager
May 29, 2020
Everyone is asking about Covid-19. Where did it start? What can I do to stay safe? What will happen to my business and family? How can I help? There is an answer to the last question: students from around MCPS have stepped in to help their community, through a volunteer program called the Covid Cadets...
WCHS students help communties affected by pandemic
By Ari Dimitoglou, Photo Manager
May 29, 2020
Since the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, WCHS communities have been instructed by Gov. Larry Hogan to stay home and self-quarantine as the virus continues to spread. While the quarantine has kept people separated, it has also brought them together in many new ways. As a way to help oth...
“Bon Appétit” serves traditional and modern cooking content
By Quinn Cook, News Editor
May 29, 2020
Out of all the new trends and entertainment taking off because of pandemic induced free time, the Bon Appétit (or BA) Test Kitchen Youtube channel stands as the grand winner. The channel seamlessly combines the class and tradition of a decades old food magazine with the exciting, yet addicting taste o...
Worldwide shutdown amidst pandemic allows Earth to breathe
By Melissa Redlich, Sports Editor
May 21, 2020
For decades, a polluted cloud has loomed over China and murky waters have filled Venice’s canals. But recently, both the skies and the waterways have begun to clear up, leaving beautiful and clean cities. If everyone is determined enough, we can keep it this way. It’s ironic that these positive changes ar...
Music provides a safe haven during COVID
By Hannah Zozobrado, Senior Writer
May 21, 2020
Students have witnessed a shift in their vision of the world. Cancellation of the rest of the remaining school year, cancellation of highly anticipated events and cancellation of large group gatherings with friends are just a few of the changes that make up the cancellation of a typical student life. This...
Colleges waive testing requirements for fall applicants
By Ally Salzberg, Assistant Online Editor
May 13, 2020
During this quarantine, students have had a lot of extra time on their hands. Most people are trying to continue with their normal routine as much as they can, while others are taking the time to catch up on missed sleep. This time would have been perfect for high school juniors to get in some much nee...
ESPN provides entertainment for sports fans during COVID
By Ava Freeman, Features Editor
May 13, 2020
At the start of Mar., thousands of athletes around the globe mourned the abrupt ending to their season as a result of COVID-19. This included athletes who played for club sports, high school or college teams and professional players from all sports for the next several months. Not only has this unexp...