Netflix’s “Outer Banks” almost hits the jackpot
By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
June 1, 2020
The Outer Banks. Paradise on Earth. Love, guns and war between two social classes. And $400 million worth of undiscovered gold. Set in North Carolina, Netflix’s “Outer Banks” follows John B (Chase Stokes) and his crew: JJ (Rudy Pankow), the abused teen always down for an adventure; Pope (...
Seniors mourn loss of final spring season
By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
May 30, 2020
Prom, graduation, beach week. Seniors have lost multiple important milestones this year. For senior athletes, they’re missing out on something else too: their final season. “I was really disappointed when I heard it was cancelled,” cross country and track co-captain Jessica Bowen said. “I wanted t...
March Adness
By Emma Chen, Ohio Meshanko, and Maya Bhattiprolu
March 11, 2020
Super Bowl season has come and gone, every year it is American tradition that many companies bolster their marketing budgets to bring us some of the most scrutinized commercials of the year. Some are funny, some are sad, some reference pop culture and some are just plain out there, but all are more mem...
Disney Plus outperforms their streaming competitors
By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
February 2, 2020
The era of commercial breaks is officially over. With the emergence of streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, viewers can hop on their couch and watch their favorite shows without ads. However, a new service is on the rise and aims to destroy the competition: Disney Plus. Created by Disney, t...
Best of 2010’s
By Maya Bhattiprolu and Ela Jalil
December 27, 2019
The 2010s was a time of memorable events -- learning how to ride a bike, entering double digits and getting a driver’s license -- but perhaps the most memorable of them all was the experiences we lived through and how much we have grown. As the decade ends, we look back on the 10 best events of the 20...
“Let it Snow” captures the essence of the holidays in a unique way
By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
November 28, 2019
Let it Snow is a classic holiday movie with a twist—there are three different point of views. Told from the eyes of three young adults, Let it Snow allows the audience to get a glimpse into their lives. Based on the young adult book by John Green, Lauren Myracle and Maureen Johnson, Let it Snow features...
Out of season work-outs great for team bonding
By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
November 20, 2019
For some WCHS student-athletes, the break between sports seasons isn’t for resting, but for training. The time during offseasons allows athletes to get ready for their next sport, an opportunity many athletes take advantage of. Senior Anjali Iyer participates in cross country during the fall, indoor tr...
Athlete of the Month: Serena Xu
By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
October 21, 2019
Six years ago, senior Serena Xu stepped on the court for the very first time. Today, she is a key player in helping the WCHS volleyball team win their games. “I started playing in sixth grade after playing beach volleyball during vacation,” Xu said. “I love playing volleyball because it's...
Student protestors take on climate change
By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
October 19, 2019
The Global Youth Climate Strike inspired more than 4 million people worldwide to strike on Sept. 20 to advocate for stronger legislation and regulation. Northwood High School junior Sophia Geiger is the lead organizer in the DC-area climate change strike. “I started being active very recen...