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A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.

Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple

Addison Decker, Reporter
December 16, 2024

Kong Dog is an exciting new addition to Beacon Center, offering Korean-style corn dogs that have caught the attention of West Po locals. The restaurant serves an affordable menu, with prices ranging from...

Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review

Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review

Andrew Rapchak, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2024

Back in March of 2024, Kendrick Lamar’s name was all over the news, claiming the #1 rap song of 2024 with his single “Not Like Us,” teasing fans with a 20 second snippet at the beginning of the music...

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...

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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...

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...

Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment

Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph

Andrew Rapchak and Jaylan Post
March 19, 2024

ScHoolboy Q’s history in the music industry has been a clear example of growth, with him evolving his capabilities with his music every album. This was shown clearly with his new album “Blue Lips”....

Palworld- Game Review

Palworld- Game Review

Abdulahi Somane
February 29, 2024

Within just a month into 2024, a new video game has taken the world by storm. Despite only being in early access, Palworld has quickly garnered millions of downloads within its first day of release. The...

Photo Credit: Beyond the Page Theater Department

Not Everyone Digs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

Miguel Tsang
February 21, 2024

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on Mark Haddon’s book, was the show run by West Po theater’s Beyond the Page company from February 1st to February 10th. It was marketed promising...

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Echo: A Solid New Chapter In the MCU

Jaylan Post and Miguel Tsang
January 24, 2024

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has returned with an unlikely gem in its new series: Echo. With the series being the tenth series apart of the MCU, Echo follows the aftermath of the 2022 series, Hawkeye....

The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Poster

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...

Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Super Mario Bros Movie: Let’s-A-No

Benjamin Price and Miguel Tsang
May 2, 2023

After all these years, our chubby Italian boy finally made it to the big screen. The Super Mario Bros. Movie takes the world of the iconic turtle-stomping plumber and mixes it with a (Super) star studded...

The Wire's Top 10 Album Picks for 2022

The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2022

Jaylan Post, Assistant Social Issues Editor
February 8, 2023

   Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. - Kendrick Lamar.   Kendrick Lamar, arguably the greatest artist of all time, came out swinging in 2022 with the release of his single “The...

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