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    Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
    Introducing… Pope Leo XIV
    School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
    Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
    April 24, OpenGate weapons detection systems were located at three entrances to the building. Officers at each entrance helped to organize and monitor students as they went through the system.
    Weapons Detection System Returns to West Po for the Rest of 24-25
    Police officers stand at the front entrance as students enter. Whereas students previously may have been seen entering through other doors, such as Door 28, they were directed by additional officers to the main entrance.
    Weapons Detection System Leaves West Po Two Days After Stabbing
    Prom tickets being sold in the cafeteria.
    Take a Gamble on Prom: Show up This Saturday
    AP World history student using Heimler's History to preparing for their Exam on May eighth.
    Students Preparing to Take the AP World Exam on May 8
    The room that used to function as a computer lab hosts lots of testing.
    West Potomac High School Spring Testing Schedule
    Sophmores Leila Freimanis and Juliet Laisch studying for their AP Psychology exam.
    The Season of AP Exams
    Student journalists from high schools around the county were invited to a roundtable discussion with Dr. Reid about the budget shortfall.
    FCPS Budget Strained by $150 Million
    When students arrive to school more than 15 minutes late, they are required to check in at the attendance desk before going to class.
    West Po Students Late to the Party?
    School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
    Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
    April 24, OpenGate weapons detection systems were located at three entrances to the building. Officers at each entrance helped to organize and monitor students as they went through the system.
    Weapons Detection System Returns to West Po for the Rest of 24-25
    Entrance of Gum Springs Community Center
    Staying Active at Gum Springs Community Center
    Renovations to the old Mount Vernon Rec Center have been ongoing for several months. Students passing by the construction can now easily notice the major changes and design features added to the previously plain building.
    A New Addition to the West Po Community
    Winsome Sears (Left) and Abigail Spanberger (Right) are vying for the title of Virginia Governor
    Virginia Prepares for State Elections as Primaries Approach
    AP World history student using Heimler's History to preparing for their Exam on May eighth.
    Students Preparing to Take the AP World Exam on May 8
    Sophmores Leila Freimanis and Juliet Laisch studying for their AP Psychology exam.
    The Season of AP Exams
    Police officers stand at the front entrance as students enter. Whereas students previously may have been seen entering through other doors, such as Door 28, they were directed by additional officers to the main entrance.
    Weapons Detection System Leaves West Po Two Days After Stabbing
    Prom tickets being sold in the cafeteria.
    Take a Gamble on Prom: Show up This Saturday
    Weapon detection scanners outside door 19.
    West Potomac Heightens Security in the Wake of Stabbing Incident
    The poster of the WP Wire Pi Day Contest, took place on March 14 and high 101-digit steak!
    West Potomac Wire Pi Day Contest Wraps Up with Impressive 101-Digit Streak
    Mr Landis, a world history/geography teacher who grew up in Pennsylvania.
    Teacher Feature: Mr. Landis
    Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
    Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
    One vote, One chance
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC
    A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC
    Brief information on The Wire's Pi Day competition.
    The Wire to Host Pi Day Competition Next Friday
    A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
    Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
    Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
    Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
    Flier for the Trunk or Treat event organized by West Potomac Choir
    Trunk or Treat @ West Po This Saturday
    School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
    Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
    After the Taliban reestablished power in Afghanistan, women and girls lost the right to an education. Photo: Britannica
    All Girls Deserve an Education
    A Report on Education, From an Inside Man
    Afghan Girls and Women Lost Rights to Education
    Don't Tune Out
    Don’t Tune Out
    The ERA is an amendment calling for the equality of sex in the U.S. Constitution, graphic created using Canva.
    Why We Need the Equal Rights Amendment
    Alessandro Della Bella / ETH Zurich
    Engineering an Equitable Feature
    Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick
    The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation
    Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
    Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
    Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
    Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
    School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
    Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
    Don't Tune Out
    Don’t Tune Out
    Teens start and end the day with a mindless scroll.
    Social Media: Blessing or Burden?
    Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports
    Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports
    Student leaves early from school out of side door, one of many who may be taking a mental health break from school.
    Second Quarter Slump
    Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
    Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
    Once on This Island Review
    Spring Wolverine Horoscopes
    Spring Wolverine Horoscopes
    Introducing... Once on This Island!
    Introducing… Once on This Island!
    The cast of Twelfth Night the Musical bow after their opening night performance.
    Review for Twelfth Night the Musical
    Kendrick Lamar, during his performance after the song "HUMBLE."
    Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Recap
    Once on This Island Review
    The cast of Twelfth Night the Musical bow after their opening night performance.
    Review for Twelfth Night the Musical
    Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures
    A Wicked West Po Review
    A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
    Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
    Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
    Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
    Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.
    Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off
    The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
    Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
    Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.
    Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?
    Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies
    Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment
    Entrance of Gum Springs Community Center
    Staying Active at Gum Springs Community Center
    Spring Sports Season Off to Exciting Start
    Spring Sports Season Off to Exciting Start
    Florida comes back from a 12 point deficit to win their Third National Championship
    Florida Defeats Houston to win Their Third National Championship
    Photo Credit: WKRG News 5
    Alex Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky As The NHL’s All Time Goal Scorer
    The Final Four teams in the NCAA Tournament. Auburn, Florida, Duke, and Houston
    March Madness with all Ones: Who can win it all?
    Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
    Introducing… Pope Leo XIV
    Kendrick Lamar, during his performance after the song "HUMBLE."
    Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Recap
    Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
    Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
    Los jugadores firmaron con La Liga para jugar durante determinados periodos S.
    La Liga Regresa a West Potomac (English & Español)
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        Tweeting Teens: Election Edition

        Claire Callahan, Drew Taylor, Bella DeMaso, and Armaghan Faisal|October 31, 2016

        • 2016 election
        • election
        • storify
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        About the Writer
        Claire Callahan, co-Editor-in-Chief

        I joined journalism my junior year because I loved writing and wanted to learn its other forms. This year, I'm the co-Editor-in-Chief, and I'm excited...

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        AP World history student using Heimler's History to preparing for their Exam on May eighth.
        Students Preparing to Take the AP World Exam on May 8
        School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
        Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
        The room that used to function as a computer lab hosts lots of testing.
        West Potomac High School Spring Testing Schedule
        April 24, OpenGate weapons detection systems were located at three entrances to the building. Officers at each entrance helped to organize and monitor students as they went through the system.
        Weapons Detection System Returns to West Po for the Rest of 24-25
        Sophmores Leila Freimanis and Juliet Laisch studying for their AP Psychology exam.
        The Season of AP Exams

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        AP World history student using Heimler's History to preparing for their Exam on May eighth.
        Students Preparing to Take the AP World Exam on May 8
        Sophmores Leila Freimanis and Juliet Laisch studying for their AP Psychology exam.
        The Season of AP Exams
        Police officers stand at the front entrance as students enter. Whereas students previously may have been seen entering through other doors, such as Door 28, they were directed by additional officers to the main entrance.
        Weapons Detection System Leaves West Po Two Days After Stabbing
        Prom tickets being sold in the cafeteria.
        Take a Gamble on Prom: Show up This Saturday
        Weapon detection scanners outside door 19.
        West Potomac Heightens Security in the Wake of Stabbing Incident

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