WCHS seniors register to vote in the 2020 presidential election
By Ava Freeman, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2020
Voting for the first time is an exciting milestone in any 18-years-old’s life. It is an opportunity to voice one's opinion in politics and be a part of a decision that will affect the future of the U. S. With this year's election in full swing, some students in the class of 2021 are of age to vote, but...
Feminine products should be free…period.
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2020
An average woman will have over 500 periods in her lifetime, each one lasting between three to seven days according to a Feb. 2020 Netdoctor article. Each day she should use between three to seven pads or tampons, where an average tampon costs about 60 cents each. Dollars and Sense approximates that a w...
Students hit snooze on the new attendance policy
By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
March 3, 2020
There are countless reasons students may not be within their classroom’s door frame at the second the bell rings commencing the beginning of a period. Whether they have to use the bathroom before class, carpool to school with siblings, can’t find parking or get stuck in the sometimes unpredictable ...
Location tracking apps are not the right snap
By Riley Hurr, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2020
To what lengths will parents go to express their love for their children? As we ride into this new technological era, social media tracking apps are becoming more and more popular. With features such as Snap Maps, Life360 and Find My, technology has been a little too Big Brother. When children are...
Early Decision: a binding commitment worth rejecting
By Emma Chen, Observations Editor
February 3, 2020
In today’s incredibly accomplishment-driven society, a college degree is vital to succeed in life. Most jobs require at least graduation from an undergraduate college, while many also require additional education in graduate school. When college has this much of an impact on the rest of a student’s li...
Valentine’s Day: not so sweet for the environment
By Victoria Park, Opinions Editor
February 3, 2020
There is no better way to show how much you love someone than presenting them with a bouquet of roses, a heart shaped box of chocolates and a plush teddy bear. But these flowers die in a week or so, the chocolates are left half-uneaten and the teddy bear gets shoved into a closet corner never to b...
Choosing a college major should be a decision made later
By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
January 17, 2020
The question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” has always been a whimsical way of making small talk. On high school applications however, it declares and even defines your future. As the Jan. 1st deadline nears, WCHS students are scrambling to finish their applications. Almost every app...
CGI should not live on screen after death
By Fatima Yazdi, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2019
“If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he was a great man.” In the words of James Byron Dean, he is a prime example of a great man. He is not only an acting legend but also remembered as a cultural icon for perfecting the typical rebellio...
Increased social media use will better communication
By Jasper Bernstein, Assistant Observations Editor
December 17, 2019
Social media is a great communication tool at WCHS. Social media can be used by teachers and WCHS employees to communicate important events and raise school spirit. Brandice Heckert, the principal of WCHS, uses social media to communicate with parents, students, teachers and the community about WCHS ev...
Half days only leave room for half of the learning
By Ohio Meshanko, Advertising & Subscription Manager
December 17, 2019
With the first quarter of the MCPS 2019-2020 school year over and done with, many students rejoiced at the beginning of a new chapter for the year. Students were also happy to spend time at home, due to the fact that the normal half day that coincides with the quarter’s end was extended this year to i...
Y the new ABC song for LMN-tary schoolers?
By Hannah Zozobrado, Arts Editor
December 17, 2019
“A B C, easy as one, two, three; simple as Do-Re-Mi,” The Jackson 5 once sang. Yet, the gaining recognition of the new alphabet song has everyone in shock and disdain for its new rhythm and beat. Sung by Matt of the Dream English Kids youtube channel, he rids of the confusion for the 5 letters that ...
Better to beat the holiday shopping madness by finishing early
By Ari Dimitoglou, Photo Manager
December 17, 2019
With the start of this year’s holiday season, many stores have begun selling holiday items earlier than ever before, some even before Nov.. However, many customers feel overwhelmed by the early addition of holiday decorations, even though early shopping itself can be helpful in many ways during the...