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Although they were originally designed to help addicts quit smoking tobacco, e-cigarettes have found a new and dangerous use among youth.

[Photo] Administration works to fight against vaping epidemic

October 18, 2019
Students take SAT tests every year to send scores to colleges in hopes of gaining admission.

[Photo] SAT adversity score is for the better

June 5, 2019
Remakes of classics are taking over movie theaters everywhere.

[Photo] Remakes cannot replace the classics

December 20, 2018
Festival goers expecting to have the time of their lives, were instead met with a scene of disaster.

[Photo] Fyre Festival proves duality of internet

April 4, 2019
Politicians make the decisions that affect our day to day lives and help to create the laws that run our country.

[Photo] Politicians should be held accountable for previous actions

April 4, 2019
Being proficient in different languages allows people to have a multicultural perspective on issues and to be able to communicate with others living around the world.

[Photo] Foreign language class should be mandatory for all years

May 14, 2019
In order to promote a “low-waste lifestyle” instead of a “zero-waste lifestyle,” students should be encouraged to carry reusable water bottles instead of plastic ones when at all possible.

[Photo] Zero waste lifestyles are unrealistic

June 4, 2019
The 2019 Oscars took place Feb. 24 and had no host for the first time in 30 years. They were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

[Photo] Oscars receive backlash from #MeToo supporters

April 11, 2019
With the potential of a longer spring break, WCHS students can go to exotic resorts, like this one.

[Photo] MCPS considers extending spring break

November 21, 2018
A MCPS school bus, used to drive elementary, middle and high school students, does not include seat belts, which is a possible safety hazard.

[Photo] MCPS school buses need to install seat belts

December 21, 2018
President Barack Obama and his cabinet staff participate in a moment of silence after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting 2012.

[Photo] Moments of silence allow communities to heal

December 21, 2018
Michael B. Jordan, who plays Adonis Creed poses with fellow actors Tessa Thompson and Sylvester Stallone.

[Photo] “Creed II” fights its way to the top as successor to “Creed”

December 21, 2018
The infamous “gilet jaune” with the French word for revolution taped on the back disrupts a popular

[Photo] French protests should not intervene with tourist destinations

December 20, 2018
Anonymous apps like After School, brighten and Yik Yak are all intended to be forms of social media where users can share positive messages freely, though that isnt always the case.

[Photo] Anonymous apps elicit more harm than good

December 14, 2018
A student is listening to music, which could be distracting them from their learning.

[Photo] WCHS students do not hear concerns about earbud usage

December 7, 2018
Fast fashion stores are places that have quick turnaround time from runways to stores, leading to more affordable prices at the high cost of increased environmental harm.

[Photo] Fast Fashion Leads to Environment Concerns

November 26, 2018
The MCPS Mental Health Fair was held on October 27th.

[Photo] MCPS Mental Health Fair educates students

November 1, 2018
Sexual education should be an important part of every high school curriculum. The need to teach students about consent is evident with recent movements such as #metoo and the Kavanaugh investigation.

[Photo] Consent needs to be taught in classrooms

October 24, 2018
Lady Gaga is one of the two leads in A Star Is Born.

[Photo] A Star is Born is a star in the theaters

October 24, 2018
To all the Boys Ived Loved Before, released Aug. 17, and Sierra Burgess is a Loser, released Aug, 20, are both romantic comedy originals that take place in a high school setting.

[Photo] Netflix romances the idea of originals directed at teens

October 19, 2018
Students in high schools across the country are graded on their participation in classes.

[Photo] Students should not be graded based on their participation

October 19, 2018
A student eats a meal provided to him during the summer time.

[Photo] MCPS distributes free summer meals

October 18, 2018
Maryland’s “Move Over” law now requires drivers to move over for waste and recycling trucks, as well as service and utility vehicles. The previous law only required drivers to move over for emergency vehicles, such as ambulances and police cruisers, but the expanded law now includes work trucks as well.

[Photo] New MD law helps to protect service vehicles

October 11, 2018
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[Photo] Md. education resource disparity causes teachers to strike

June 13, 2018
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[Photo] Self-care tutorials teach students valuable tips

June 13, 2018
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[Photo] Broccoli City Festival gives fans a serving of awesome

June 13, 2018
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[Photo] Yoga relaxes CHS students

June 8, 2018
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[Photo] Lesser-known holidays overshadowed by AP Exams

May 15, 2018
Before My Eyes is explores the motives of a gunman pulls out a weapon at a Labor Day campaign rally for New York state senator.

[Photo] “Before My Eyes” is a must-read for CHS students

May 15, 2018
Rich the Kid is an up and coming rapper who has recently released a new album, The World is Yours.

[Photo] Rich the Kid releases promising new album “The World is Yours”

May 10, 2018
The Weeknd recently released a new album named My Dear Melancholy.

[Photo] Weeknd’s new album “My Dear Melancholy” deserves a listen

May 9, 2018
XXL magazine Freshman List highlights the top ten newest rappers awarding them the title “XXL Freshman.”

[Photo] Large and in-charge: new rap artists break out on the scene

May 9, 2018
“A Quiet Place” is a new horror movie and the entire film is completely silent. It raises awareness about ableism, and challenges stereotypes.

[Photo] “A Quiet Place” impresses without saying a word

May 9, 2018
This May and June, the Mid-Atlantic Region will be home to a host of concerts and festivals, including shows with SZA and Khalid and the Firefly Music Festival.

[Photo] Summer concerts bring heat to D.C. area

May 9, 2018
Some consider the death penalty just for horrific crimes.

[Photo] Keep Death Penalty Alive

April 12, 2018
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[Photo] People lose too much sleep over worrying about sleep

March 20, 2018
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[Photo] Net neutrality is necessary for CHS students

January 10, 2018
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[Photo] CHS students: stop silence, speak out on sexual assault

January 10, 2018
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[Photo] New Star Wars movie promotes inclusion

December 20, 2017
The #me too has spread across the internet creating a sense of trust and community among victims of sexual assault.

[Photo] “Me too” trend creates necessary virtual community for victims

November 7, 2017
The way CHS elects and chooses its Homecoming Court excludes students who identify as non-binary.

[Photo] CHS should update the way homecoming court is decided

October 31, 2017
Barbie is a renowned symbol of beauty that little girls look up to from a young age.

[Photo] Teach girls to value brains, not just beauty

October 5, 2017
It is acceptable for high school students to put themselves before others.

[Photo] CHS Students Need to Put Selves First When it Comes to College

September 29, 2017
High-profile instances of misleading news and an overwhelming number of internet news sources, credible or not, have created a climate of distrust.

[Photo] ‘Fake News’ Talk Forces Media Consumers to Wise Up

June 6, 2017
The hero of Mockingjay: Part One is Katniss Everdeen, a traumatized young woman struggling to lead a rebellion.

[Photo] ‘Mockingjay: Part One’ delivers a powerful punch

November 25, 2014
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