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Harry Styles Album Review

Ava Arthur, Journalist
May 25, 2017

The new self titled album released by Harry Styles on Friday is one everyone has been waiting on. After one direction had split and gone their separate ways everyone has been waiting for all of them...

Music Review: This Old Dog

Music Review: This Old Dog

Jonathan Milam, Editor
May 15, 2017

Mac DeMarco’s latest album, This Old Dog, is a tried and true reflection of his previous works. The avid use of acoustics once again prove to be a tried and true sound for DeMarco as he accentuates the...

Photo by: Laura Marshall

The Making of West Potomac Theater’s Billy Elliot

Jordan Nixon, Journalist
May 9, 2017

  West Potomac Theater’s production of the play Billy Elliot was one for the books. With complex mechanics and the lead role being a non high school student, the theater program expanded their...

Macron Wins French Election

Macron Wins French Election

Jimmy Figliola, Editor
May 9, 2017

On Sunday, May 7th, Emmanuel Macron of the “En Marche!” party was elected president of France. This comes after a wave of right wing Nationalism pushed candidate Marine Le Pen of the “National Front”...

One Student’s Thought of Another

Stan Aleman, Reporter
May 3, 2017

It wasn't too long ago that Sophomore Emily Stewart received a mysterious letter that describes another person’s thoughts of her. The letter was written by an anonymous writer and delivered to Emily...

Local Spring Break Attractions

Local Spring Break Attractions

Ava Arthur and Grace Zdebski
April 5, 2017

If you're looking for some local attractions to visit during Spring Break, here are some ideas for you.   Kings Dominion- Kings Dominion is an amusement park near Richmond, VA. This popular...

World Languages Department Sponsors World Beats Spirit Week

World Languages Department Sponsors World Beats Spirit Week

Jonathan Milam, Ava Arthur, and Grace Zdebski
March 20, 2017

March 13 marked the beginning of the World Beats Spirit Week sponsored by the World Languages Department. The Spirit Week included dress-up days to represent Africa, Asia, Europe, the Ancient Worlds, and...

FCDOT Holds Public Meeting at Groveton Elementary

FCDOT Holds Public Meeting at Groveton Elementary

Jonathan Milam, Reporter
February 21, 2017

In order to better accommodate a growing biking community and promote alternate means of transportation, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT),...

The Best Ways to Watch Best Picture Nominees

The Best Ways to Watch Best Picture Nominees

The TypeRIGHTers
February 8, 2017

With February 26th steadily approaching, people are becoming more and more interested in viewing Best Picture Films before the 89th Academy Awards. Several options are available for viewers in order for...

Womens March Takes D.C.

Women’s March Takes D.C.

The TypeRIGHTers
February 1, 2017

On January 21st, 2017, the movement known as the Women’s March took to the streets of Washington D.C. as well as cities around the world. The march was previously known as the Women’s March on Washington...

Courtesy Beyond the Page Theatre Company

West Potomac Theater Rises to the Occasion for “Night of the Living Dead”

The TypeRIGHTers
January 10, 2017

As the opening night quickly approaches West Potomac theater is perfecting and polishing their production of Night of the Living Dead. With hopes of terrifying the audience with this classic thriller,...

West Potomac Raises Awareness with Diversity Week

The TypeRIGHTers
December 12, 2016

Combatting intolerance, a class offered at West Potomac, promoted acceptance of diversity last week through different spirit days. Throughout the week students were encouraged to wear certain colors that...

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