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Olivia Yasharoff, Editor-in-Chief

Olivia Yasharoff is a senior and one of the Print Editors-In-Chief. This is her fourth year taking journalism. In her free time she loves to paint with watercolors, watch sitcoms and go thrifting. She is very excited for her final year of journalism!

All content by Olivia Yasharoff
One of the movie posters for In The Heights featuring Anthony Ramos, previously known for his role in the Broadway musical Hamilton. The film adaptation of the Tony award winning musical will come out on June 11 in theaters and on HBO Max.

End of the school year watchlist: upcoming shows and movies to look forward to

May 30, 2021
Chloé Zhao, Director of Nomadland, made Oscar history as the first woman of color to be nominated and to win an Academy Award for best director. Zhao is also only the second female director to win an Oscar since Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker in 2010.

Missed the show? These are the best and worst moments of the 93rd Oscars

May 3, 2021
The Flavortown Review, is the review book for AP Lunch, the newest AP course. It is recommended that students planning on taking AP Lunch buy the review book in preparation for the challenging AP exam.

AP Lunch returns to satisfy hungry students*(April Fools)

April 9, 2021
The Young Artists Music Societys logo on their website. YAMS is a student-led group that aims to spread greater access to music education.

Young Artists Music Society connects aspiring musicians virtually

March 22, 2021
A graphic displaying the 2021 Golden Globe nominees for best actresses. Out of the 20 slots, the only two women of color nominated are Viola Davis and Andra Day.

The Golden Globe nominations lack diversity and disappoint communities everywhere

February 25, 2021
An infographic posted by the Free the Slaves Club Instagram advertsing their partnership with Solidarity Masks and displaying the houndstooth pattern of the Free the Slaves masks.

Free the Slaves club helps raise awareness for human trafficking

February 22, 2021
The beginning screen for Clue: Stay-At-Home Version, available on the streaming service Broadway on Demand.

WCHS virtual “Clue” production creatively reinvents theater in quarantine

January 25, 2021
Released on Hulu on Nov. 25th, Happiest Season is the first LGBTQ+ Christmas rom-com produced by a major studio.

“Happiest Season” blazes new paths for LGBTQ+ representation in romantic comedies

December 6, 2020
Solidarity Mask team members and students Meredith Eby, Lily Geshelin, Sofía Noguera and Carolina Noguera have all been working together to run the non-profit since May of 2020.

Solidarity Masks promotes safety and social justice

October 28, 2020
Carolina Noguera (far right) with her cousins Elena and Sonia Hupmann all wearing Solidarity Masks. For more information, go to their Instagram @solidarity.masks.

WCHS teens give back with student-run organizations

June 25, 2020
Looking for more? Netflix has created a Black Lives Matter Collection that features TV shows and movies that highlight important issues and creative stories.

Educate yourself using these anti-racism resources: movies, shows, books and more

June 18, 2020
The dance ensemble for the Blast 31: Spectrum performance of Kacey Musgraves Rainbow rehearse their dance choreographed by senior Michael Castelli and junior Sydney Rubin.

Spring theater cancellations saddens WCHS seniors

May 13, 2020
Martin playing at the Governors Challenge in Salisbury, Md. She won honorable mention accolades in their elite showcase over winter break.

Athlete of the Month: Brittini Martin

March 3, 2020
The invitation for the Bulldog Bash event provided by the WCHS Booster Club. For more information and purchasing tickets, visit the Booster Club website.

Bulldog Bash raises money for WCHS athletics program

March 1, 2020
Sophomores Juli Magud and Maddie Reeve pose with handmade posters at a protest for gun control in D.C. They made it a goal to be more politically active.

See the new year with 2020 vision

February 6, 2020
Many students like Austin Betz (above) took advantage of the popularity of Maryland Tik Toks, and made a viral video that got on many students for you pages.

Maryland has gone viral on Tik-Tok: scary or beneficial?

January 14, 2020
The exterior of the new Bethesda Bagels in Wildwood which is located on Old Georgetown Road. First opening in 1982, Bethesda Bagels remains a popular breakfast and lunch spot.

Spread the news: Bethesda’s best bagels are here

December 3, 2019
Comedian Seth Meyers came out with his first stand-up special premiering on Netflix on Nov. 5 titled Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby.

Lobby Baby: Seth Meyers in this Netflix special lives up to expectations

November 25, 2019
Former track student-athletes (left to right) Audrey M. Gariepy-Bogui, Louise Hannallah Bayly and Erin McManus pose together with their Athletics Hall of Fame trophies.

Bulldogs honor WCHS history at Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony

November 7, 2019
The state championship trophies of the WCHS girls varsity basketball team displayed proudly in front of a news article snippet from 2002 announcing the teams success.

Sports Hall of Fame honors WCHS alumni

October 21, 2019
In, The Country We Love: My Family Divided written by actress Diane Guerrero, is an inspiring and emotional read.

‘Book’ your summer with these five great reads

June 4, 2019
The boys volleyball team at county finals on May 15, 2018 against Walter Johnson. WCHS lost 3-1 last year but hope to defeat them in the championship this year.

Boys volleyball secures an impressive season

May 7, 2019
Wandraiser helps to care for animals in need

“Wandraiser” helps to care for animals in need

April 1, 2019
Brooklyn Nine-Nine” started airing in 2013 but it is still a very successful show. The comedy was picked up by NBC which renewed them for a sixth season that will be extended for a total of eighteen episodes.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine impresses WCHS students

March 14, 2019
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