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The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

West Po's newest production follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their stories throughout their seven years at Hogwarts.

Review: The Whimsical Joy of Puffs

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2024

On October 31st, Puffs came to the West Potomac. In doing so Puffs brings a hilarious story of unlikely heroes and community to West Po. Puffs follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their lives while...

What's Up at the Movies?

What’s Up at the Movies?

Anna Trumbo, Guest Writer
November 7, 2024

Nosferatu Nosferatu is a star-studded reimagining of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu: a Symphony of Horror. The classic film was an unauthorized adaption of the 1897 book Dracula and is considered...

"Chromakopia" final album cover.

Chromakopia: Tyler, The Creator’s Introspective Masterpiece

Andrew Rapchak, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 3, 2024

Tyler, The Creator has had one of the most prolific and consistent catalogs in hip-hop, and with the release of Chromakopia on Oct. 28th, his catalog has expanded to add on another amazing project. With...

The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair

The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair

Katie Olson and Kira Canizalez
June 4, 2024

The end of the school year for all freshmen in honors biology clashed like cymbals at the freshman science fair. It’s orchestrated by Mrs. Eisenman and the Biology teachers have been in preparation throughout...

Is that the last mango in Paris? Summer will always have the music that Jimmy Buffet left the world.   Image created in Canva.

Changes in Latitude and Attitudes Without Jimmy Buffett this Summer

Delaney Dean, Sports Editor
June 4, 2024

For thousands of fans in Northern Virginia called Parrotheads, summer’s biggest party has been the annual Jimmy Buffett concert at Jiffy Lube Live (formerly Nissan Pavilion). His shows encouraged fans...

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Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”

Two heavy hitters in hip hop, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have seemingly had an underlying and bubbling beef since 2013, a year marked by Kendrick's bold artistry being shown with his feature in Big Sean’s...

Senior Jaylan Post channels the Kenergy at the fashion show.

West Po Struts Their Fashionable Stuff

Rhett Butler and Sebastian Zornes
May 31, 2024

More than 40 students including models, make-up and stage crew,  brought the elegance to the West Potomac Fashion Show in May with clothes including many themes: Barbie, Denim, 1980s Prom, Western Renaissance,...

Image Credit: @westpo_chorus

Choir Puts on Their Spring Show Tonight

Miguel Tsang, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2024

Stop by the Springbank Auditorium tonight at 7 for the West Po choir’s Spring Show! The thing that sets the Spring Show apart from any other concert is that each choir number will feature an attached...

Image created by Leila Freimanis

2024 Met Gala

Fashion's grandest and monumental night of the year always falls on the first Monday of May, hosted at Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institution. Celebrities and designers join the red carpet together...

Student listening to "Tortured Poets Department"

The Tortured Poets Department: Forces Fans to Speculate

Midnight on April 19, 2024. Screams from fans around the world as they start playing “The Tortured Poets Department,” a piece of work Taylor Swift has been working on for 2 years, her 11th studio album.    The...

Promotional poster for Kinky Boots

Review: The Flamboyance of Kinky Boots

Josephine Keller, Associate Editor
April 27, 2024

Kinky Boots came to the West Potomac Auditorium on April 26th, 2024. In doing so, it has gifted the community with a flamboyant presentation of expression, pride, and acceptance.  Kinky Boots is a...

Photo of Kinky Boots poster

Kinky Boots Comes to West Po

Josephine Keller, Associate Editor
April 24, 2024

Kinky Boots the Musical is coming to the Auditorium starting this Friday, April 26th. There will be a total of 8 performances, including 2 matinees. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time here. The original...

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