In times of turmoil and trouble, America looks to its celebrities to bless their wisdom upon the people and guide them to peace… not.
After the election of Donald Trump, more and more celebrities...
Taking AP classes at WCHS can mean high-intensity classes with hours of studying, but it can also mean another thing students don’t always think about until March: a high price tag.
For students who...
By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor
• March 7, 2019
Being respectful toward others: is it an unwritten rule or an optional trait? This was the question asked when Damascus High School student Brandon Salvador had his picture taken while using the urinal...
WCHS offers a variety of interesting and creative electives. However, despite these courses catering to almost every interest, not many WCHS students decide to enroll in them.
The highly-competitive...
By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
• February 26, 2019
The seemingly perfect report card on WCHS student’s fridges might really be leaving them unprepared for the grading systems in college--where grade inflation simply doesn’t exist.
As WCHS enters...
By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor
• January 8, 2019
The #MeToo movement has spurred a wave of sexual harassment claims, causing many to feel offended by pictures, videos, and in this case, song lyrics, that suggest any trace of harassment.
The 1944...
By Miranda Chung, Assistant Opinions Editor
• December 21, 2018
The Oct. 8 limo crash in New York is considered to be the deadliest U.S. car accident in nine years according to the New York Times. After killing 20 people, including the driver of the vehicle and two...
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager
• December 21, 2018
Around the world, the moment of silence is practiced when a tragic event occurs as a way for communities to come together, mourn the loss of loved ones and provide support to all who were impacted by the...
By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editior
• December 20, 2018
A prom photo showcasing a group of 60 senior boys from Baraboo High School in Wisconsin went viral Nov. 12. The photo’s popularity grew out of controversy rather than humor as most viral photos do these...
By Caitlyn Jennings, Assistant Observations Editor
• December 20, 2018
From an outsider's perspective, teaching is an incredibly difficult career to love. On top of dealing with troublesome students, demanding curriculum and helicopter parents, teachers have to worry about...
By Fatima Yazdi, Features Editor
• December 20, 2018
Hakuna matata, just keep swimming, go the distance- all phrases that are guaranteed to bring back a flood of childhood memories. At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the magical sensation one...
The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic piece of French history and culture. With its beautiful design and rich history, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the country. However, this monumental structure...
