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In 2017 Mexico found two presumed alien bodies that were recently found to be fakes and made out of a combination of animal and human bones

The Many Theories on Aliens

During the summer of 2023, three former military officials informed congress that the government is hiding things about UFOs that they haven’t told the public. There have been many recent reports about...

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review

Kira Canizalez and Katie Olson
January 9, 2024

In Suzanne Collins' thrilling prequel, “The Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes”, a haunting tale unfolds, revealing the origins of the Hunger Games and the complex journey of young Coriolanus Snow.  If...

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West Potomac’s Winter Clothing Essentials

Lulu Zawitoski, Sadie Regardie, and Jessica Fultz
December 13, 2023

Brrr, thinking about West Potomac's icy winters gives us chills! What's that one clothing must-have you can't survive without? Let's dive into the must-have items that will help Wolverines stay cozy and...

Junior Alexis Haymon and Senior Emma Weyrauch volunteer to work the Art Cart Cafe. Hot coffee is brewed fresh, boiling water is available for a selection of herbal teas, Starbucks Frappuccinos, and many creamers are provided to spruce up a beverage.

West Po Cafe Is Open To Further The Arts

Phoebe Schultz and Abdulahi Somane
December 13, 2023

The Art Cart Cafe offers morning energy to West Potomac students and staff every Thursday and Friday morning. Located in the Springbank Connector by the stairwell outside of the Cafeteria, the National...

Fortnite OG Eliminated, New Maps Dropped in “Big Bang”

Thomas Greene
December 7, 2023

Fortnite players have spent the last month dropping in at some of the famed original locations such as Tilted Towers, Pleasant Park, and Salty Springs, all of which were brought back as a part of the...

The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Emily Butler, Social Media Editor
November 29, 2023

‘Tis the season of the Alexandria Community Nutcracker! This year, the show celebrates its 15th anniversary. With a performance featuring over 200 community members and many West Po students, the Nutcracker...

Larger Than Life - Album Review

Larger Than Life – Album Review

Andrew Rapchak, Writer
November 21, 2023

Brent Faiyaz, a hit Maryland R&B artist released his album on October 27, titled “Larger than Life” to critical acclaim. This follows Brent's last album, “WASTELAND”. Brent is a critically...

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A Haunting In Venice: Hauntingly Good

Kira Canizalez and Katie Olson
November 8, 2023

This spooky season, a new murder mystery movie has hit theaters. Based on the 1969 novel, “Halloween Party” by Agatha Christie, it is especially thrilling and If you're looking for suspense and a nail-biting...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Solares

Teacher Feature: Ms. Solares

Josephine Keller, Writer
October 31, 2023

Ms. Nelly Solares is the West Po choir’s new director, having replaced the previous director, Mrs. Campbell.  Ms. Solares worked with middle schoolers in Liberty Middle School, but is now teaching...

What You Need to Know About Carrie the Musical

What You Need to Know About Carrie the Musical

Ali Ahmed '26
October 18, 2023

West Po Wolverines: Carrie the Musical is a new show developed by the West Po theater department “Beyond the Page”, which will be shown from October 26th to November 4th. It is a theater adaptation...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Antonucci

Teacher Feature: Mr. Antonucci

Owen McLenithan, Writer
October 16, 2023

Sounds of brass, woodwinds and percussion resonated throughout the massive auditorium. Mr. Joseph Antonucci — or Mr. A —  was directing the rehearsal for the last concert at Langley High School,...

September 2023 Horoscopes

September 2023 Horoscopes

Alexis Haymon, Contributor
September 13, 2023

Happy September, Wolverines! We hope you enjoyed summer break, but the school year has officially started up again. Have no fear—the stars are in your favor to have a great new school year. Mercury is...

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