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The WCHS Varsity Field Hockey team smiles for a team picture after one of their game day morning team breakfasts. The team is dressed in red, white and blue for their USA theme day. Team breakfasts and dressing up for school on game days are some of this teams oldest traditions and contributes to the closeness of this team.

WCHS’ field hockey team faces pressure to do well

By Claire Moylan, Assistant Features Editor and Photo Manager October 16, 2023

To most students at WCHS, the Varsity Field Hockey team is a powerhouse. From winning six consecutive regional championships to competing in back-to-back state finals, the team is seen as a unified front...

Tracy Sachs, teaching her health class at WCHS. The energy in the classroom run down after a long day, as Sachs tries to bring back life into the assingments.

New health curriculum includes a full year of instruction

By Dehab Deglel, Promotions and Subscriptions Manager October 16, 2023

Has health class ever been engaging for students? According to Maryland’s Board of Education, there have been several updates to the health curriculum over the years to make the course more enjoyable...

The WCHS home football game on September 22nd was complete with an astonishing sunset. Many students in the student section took out their phons to snap a picture of the moment.

Students relocated: WCHS’ new student section

By Lily Chadwick, Assistant Sports Editors October 16, 2023

Spirited fans, players in eye-catching royal blue jerseys and a bustling concession stand. These are a few aspects of WCHS football games that are staying the same this season. However, there is one surprising...

Churchull K9 is seen brought together for their first day before senior year of high school on August 27, 2023. Theyre already seen being spirited before school even starts with the art on their cars.

The 2024 K9 brings school spirit to a new level

By Kendyl Groisser, Online Managing Editor October 5, 2023

Among many things, WCHS students pride themselves on having strong school spirit. With each Friday of the fall being a new spirit day for the Friday night football games, there has to be someone who leads...

In order to be relevant and meaningful, student publications must be uncensored and unafraid to discuss controversial topics.

Student publications should be uncensored

By Ha-Yeon Jeon, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023

Although perhaps an ironic question, it is arguably the most important: what even is the point of a high school newspaper? It is difficult for such publications to be harbingers of breaking news or mind-boggling...

WCHS senior Eric Bomfim using his MacBook during class to complete assignments. The continual use of personal laptops is something WCHS is trying to eliminate.

WCHS cracking down on the PMD policy is beneficial

By Caroline Harless, News Editor October 3, 2023

Implemented in the 2022-23 school year, the Personal Mobile Device (PMD) Policy aimed to prevent student use of personal devices—including cell phones, personal laptops and headphones—during class...

The WCHS Criminology clubs official logo. The club was created in 2021 in order to create a community for those interested in forensics.

WCHS Criminology club is a space for aspiring criminologists

By Sneha David, Online Content Editor October 3, 2023

Aspiring criminologists at WCHS may turn to adding forensics to their schedule. However, pursuing their interest usually stops there, as WCHS doesn’t offer more criminology classes. The criminology club...

With summer movie such as Oppenheimer, Barbie and Spider-Man Across the Spider Verse, 2023 summer proved to be a positive impact for movie theaters nationwide.

Top 5 Movies of the Summer

By Jeremy Chung, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2023

From the numerous Cillian Murphy memes to everyone wearing pink in theaters, the summer of 2023 saw a revival in the traditional summer movie season, an experience we haven’t seen since before the COVID-19...

FedEx field is one of the many concert venues in the DC area that will be hosting popular artists this summer.

Concerts keep the DMV rocking!

By Tafa Nukator, Assistant Opinions Editor June 9, 2023

With school nearing an end, WCHS students can look forward to ditching the books and finding some fun ways to unwind. Concerts are a great way to get out of the house and enjoy music with friends. The...

The 11th Annual Drive-In at Union Market is finally back where movies will be shown on the first and third Friday of every month through July 21.

The hottest summer events in DC

By Julia Levi, Observations Editor June 8, 2023

As the days get longer and WCHS students begin their summer break, they can brighten up dull summer days with various activities located in the nation’s capital. From food tours to concerts, Washington...

Barbie, and a few other movies that WCHS students will be able to see in theater upon their arrival during the Summer of 2023.

Upcoming movies to check out during the summer of 2023

By Isabella Ngwana, Assistant Online Editor June 3, 2023

The summer is a great time to get together with friends. Enjoy the summer breeze and the carefreeness without the pressures of school. It is also a great time to sleep all day and wake up in the afternoon....

Due to the addition of six LGBTQ+ inclusive books such as Born Ready to the elementary school curriculum and lack of warning to parents when reading these texts, a group of parents is suing MCPS.

Schools should choose students’ books, not parents

By Leah Kreisler, Sports Editor June 2, 2023

Lawsuits regarding curriculum and books aren't typical in Montgomery County, Maryland given its liberal leaning population. And yet in late May of 2023, a group of parents filed a federal lawsuit against...

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