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Punxsutawney Phil Strikes Again

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
February 2, 2022

     Groundhog day is a fun, slightly silly, holiday that takes place every year in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on February 2nd. The date was picked because it is the middle of the winter season, and...

*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021

West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer

Miguel Tsang, Writer
December 15, 2021

Join the West Potomac music department in welcoming the holiday season this Friday, December 17.  While sign-ups are full, your advisory class may be invited to see their performance during 3rd period...

Photo Credits: United Artists Releasing, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century Studios

Winter Movies Coming Out That Aren’t Spider-Man

Benjamin Price, Writer
December 15, 2021

“Nightmare Alley” Release Date: December 17th [Trailer] Synopsis: When charismatic but down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) endears himself to clairvoyant Zeena (Toni Collette)...

Poster: Disney

Eternals: A Surprising Marvel Spectacle

Benjamin Price, Writer
December 9, 2021

Eternals is a grand swing in the right direction for the future of Marvel’s cinematic universe. The moment Avengers Endgame ended, it felt like Marvel was at an apparent crossroads. Bidding farewell...

West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker

West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker

Nick Castrilli, Writer
November 29, 2021

West Potomac students spread the holiday spirit by dancing in the Alexandria Community Nutcracker at Mount Vernon High School, December 2nd-4th. This event is presented by ArtSpireVa. With a very diverse...

Poster: Disney

Shang-Chi: Predictable, but Pleasant

Miguel Tsang, Writer
November 18, 2021

Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings is the latest blockbuster in the Marvel catalog. While this movie was delayed several times, it was highly anticipated due to its impressive action choreography...

Pulled from Twitter

Red: What You Should Know

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
November 12, 2021

On November 12th, Taylor Swift will be re-releasing her Grammy winning album: Red. The album will contain 30 songs, including fan favorites such as Red, We Are Never Getting Back Together, and All Too...

Students Win Big at Poetry Contest

Students Win Big at Poetry Contest

Mollie Shiflett, Writer
December 7, 2018

Last month, 3 students won cash prizes—$500 in all—for poems that they wrote for the Veterans Day celebrations at West Potomac High School. The contest was created by the Travis Manion Foundation,...

What To Do When Youre Bored In Class

What To Do When You’re Bored In Class

June 8, 2018

The school year is coming to an end and although there is still work to do and finals students can take a break during free classes. Unless you download your favorite show from Netflix there isn't really...

The New Craze on Social Media: Soap Cutting

The New Craze on Social Media: Soap Cutting

June 6, 2018

2018 has become the year of aesthetics. Soap cutting is one of the newest mesmerizing social media crazes under the bigger brand of ASMR (Autonomous sensory meridian response). Originating from Russia,...

13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction

13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction

Rimshaw Hassan, Reporter
May 24, 2018

Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why, was released on Friday, May 18th, with 13 new episodes that students have been waiting for. The show has been criticized by many health experts for promoting suicidal thoughts...

Mothers Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Matthew, Hanley
May 13, 2018

Mother's Day can be wonderful, but is stressful if you want to get one of the most special people in your life the perfect gift. Use this guide to make sure to find a special gift for a special person.   $0-$50:...

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