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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Orchestra Impresses at End of Year Concert

Orchestra Impresses at End of Year Concert

Jason La Kier, Reporter Jun 16, 2017

Orchestra students from the whole West Potomac Pyramid and their families gathered in the Kogelman theater at seven on Wednesday, June 14 at 7 pm. The occasion was The West Potomac Pyramid Concert, where students from elementary, middle, and high...

Chance the Rapper Comes Close to Home

Chance the Rapper Comes Close to Home

Ava Arthur Jun 12, 2017

On June 4th, Chance the Rapper came to Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA for his “Be Encouraged” tour. DJ Oreo opened for Chance and got the audience ready for the main act. The popular rapper sang some of his most popular songs: “All Night,” “No...

Bubble Run

Summer Fun Runs

Grace Zdebski Jun 7, 2017

Wouldn’t it be great if exercise were actually fun? This might be possible with the plethora of “fun runs” happening around Virginia this summer. These runs are made unique with glowsticks, color, mud, and more special characteristics--so get a...

Mount Vernon Park Pool on the 4th of July

Pool Season in Alexandria

Chase Hanson Jun 7, 2017

Everyone loves a good pool day, but there are so many choices! Here is a list of numerous pools in our area, complete with brief descriptions, addresses, and operating hours, so you can find the best pool for you. Waynewood Recreation Association Pool Surrounded...

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 to release their own music. Although fans of One Direction...

Persona 5: Game Review

Persona 5: Game Review

Cooper Rosenberg, Reporter May 23, 2017

Persona 5 is the latest installment of the Persona series, a popular JRPG series featuring turn-based combat. It was released on April 4th, 2017, by the publisher Atlus. The game takes place in a modern day Tokyo, where the main protagonist has been sent...

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 catchy yet soft beats. The album is very reminiscent...

Movie Review: Ghost in the Shell

Movie Review: Ghost in the Shell

Hugh Moffitt and Cooper Rosenberg Apr 2, 2017

Ghost in the Shell was released on March 31st, 2017, and is the live action remake of the original animated Ghost in the Shell made in 1995. The film is directed by Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman), and boasts stunning visuals and beautifully...

Blackwake Game Review

Blackwake Game Review

In 2013, a small group of video game developers started a side-project as a hobby. The idea: a casual pirate game centered around teamwork and strategy, incorporating first person shooter mechanics. Thanks to a successful kickstarter campaign, four years...

Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast— Revamping A Classic Tale

Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast— Revamping A Classic Tale

Jimmy Figliola and Jasmine McGee Mar 19, 2017

Adapted from the 1991 Disney animation of the same name, Beauty and The Beast follows the story of a cocky prince who is turned into a beast, he subsequently falls in love with a Villager name Belle and romance ensue. This film stars Emma Watson and Dan...

Movie Review: Moonlight

Movie Review: Moonlight

Spencer Bao, Reporter Mar 13, 2017

“Moonlight," a small film produced from A24, surprised many people when they won the Oscar for Best Picture. Directed by Barry Jenkins, “Moonlight” tells the story of a young black child who discovers his sexuality. The main character, Chiron, grows...

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Movie Review: “Lion”

Shahtaj Ali, Editor Mar 6, 2017

“Lion” is a movie whose themes of loss, love, and family are universal even though its settings may not be. Based on a real story, and spanning two decades, the film tells the story of Saroo (Sunny Pawar), a young Indian boy who gets separated from...