“Radium Girls” radiates strong messages with female leads
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2020
The WCHS drama department promises a “jaw-dropping” performance with the spring play “Radium Girls,” which opened on Feb. 14. Highlighting a true American story that is often forgotten in history, the show has a strong message of female empowerment and fighting for what is right, similar to t...
Athlete of the Month: Noah Rutberg
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2020
Senior Noah Rutberg has acquired certain fame around school, known as the WCHS student who qualified for the 2020 Olympic trials and for committing to the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill for swimming. Rutberg started swimming with his summer swim team when he was only six and started sw...
Maryland has gone viral on Tik-Tok: scary or beneficial?
By Ela Jalil and Olivia Yasharoff
January 14, 2020
TikTok has been sweeping the nation with its viral dance trends, comedy skits and lipsyncing videos. But when WCHS students noticed lots of Maryland and Montgomery County themed videos randomly appearing, they knew something was off. Picture this: you are mindlessly scrolling through the “For Yo...
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...
It’s time to movie into the holiday spirit
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
December 27, 2019
Whether it be a human who thinks he is an elf, or two strangers that have to pretend they are a couple to trick their families for the holidays, Christmas movies never fail to entertain. For some families, watching specific Christmas movies is an annual tradition. Whatever the occasion, Christmas movies ...
Student Art Spotlight: Michael Castelli
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2019
As the dancer’s turns begin to grow faster, the audience follows, completely mesmerized. Finally, he leaps into a death drop as the song hits its peak, and the audience cheers loudly. Senior Michael Castelli first gained interest in dance after attending his sister’s dance competitions. Soon, he f...
Shooting threat sparks community response
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2019
On Oct. 24, a rumor flew around social media about a school shooting threat, causing WCHS students and parents to fear for their safety. The original message was posted on Snapchat and soon students were posting their reactions on their Instagram and Snapchat stories, explaining how scared they we...
The Politician embodies current political issues
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2019
How far are you willing to go to get what you want? Is there a difference between being a good person and just doing good things? Netflix’s new dramedy series, The Politician, intrigues watchers with its reflection of current politics in the form of a high school presidential election. Payton Hob...
Friendship between teachers strengthens WCHS community
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
October 8, 2019
Friendships are said to reduce stress, prevent loneliness and provide support through tough situations. At WCHS, students are not the only people who need friends. When teachers find someone in the building that shares similar interests, is in a situation similar to theirs or someone they have a ...
Summer health program clears up space in schedules
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
June 10, 2019
Most WCHS students spend their summer vacationing, hanging out at the pool or going to camp. Going to three weeks of classes during the summer is not an ideal activity, but many rising 10th graders have to make the difficult decision between taking the required course Health over the summer or durin...
Isn’t It Romantic inspires viewers
By Ela Jalil, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
A stereotypical gay best friend, a clumsy but charming main character and a belief that all things will be solved by love all sound like parts of your classic romantic comedy. Nowadays, most people roll their eyes at these type of movies and the types of lessons they teach young girls and boys. Fortunate...