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...
By Rebecca Dean, Assistant Arts Edtior
• May 31, 2023
As the classes wind down and AP exams end, many students find themselves surprisingly bored with their newfound free time. The summer is a perfect time to dive into a good book. Here are some intriguing...
From coming-of-age comics to biographies on the civil rights movement, the WCHS media center has it all. It’s so simple: go to the library, scan the shelves, and check out a book that piques your interest....
By Ananya Pandit, Assistant Features Editor
• March 28, 2023
Scratch paper strewn across the desk, eraser remnants scattered and deeply furrowed eyebrows. Should one happen to catch a glimpse through the doorframe of any of the plethora of advanced STEM-related...
One of the hardest parts of reading is getting started. Picking out a book to read can be overwhelming for many. Luckily, the WCHS media center has a selection of specially chosen books students can read...
By Isabella Ngwana, Internal Communications Manager
• December 16, 2022
Bored during the winter break? Stuck on a plane on the way to a foreign destination? No matter what one is doing or where they are going, winter break is the perfect opportunity to read a great book. Treat...
Over the years, many popular books such as “Little Women” and “Harry Potter” have been turned into movies. Last month, fans of The New York Times bestseller “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”...
By Caitlin Murphy, Assistant Online Editor
• March 2, 2022
Everyone has their favorite rom-com movie, laughing despite the cliches and swooning as the leads declare their love for one another. While some may not know it, their favorite movie genre is paralleled...
By Ha-Yeon Jeon, Opinions Editor
• October 23, 2021
Shakespeare, Hemingway, Steinbeck and Hawthorne. What do these four have in common? They are examples of the predominantly white male authors that have traditionally been overrepresented in school curriculums....
Dr. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Especially during this past year, when everyone has been stuck at...
With in-person school starting again soon in MCPS, it may be time for students to catch up on reading. Luckily, two talented teacher-authors from WCHS have been busy throughout quarantine, writing and...
By Emily Zhang, Features Editor
• February 24, 2021
Bored in quarantine? Sit back and enjoy being transported into another world. Here is a list of four books from a variety of genres perfect for some quarantine binging.
“The Midnight Library”-...
