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Juniors Austin Houck and Ian Allum have started their own podcast, Info Pocket, designed to be an unbiased news source that students can turn to for information. The podcast is in the process...
Although spring brings warm weather, flowers, and more outdoor activities, it also brings some unfavorable things such as allergies. Spring allergies are mostly contributed to the increase in pollen causing some symptoms that can be tough to deal with...
West Potomac’s theatre company Beyond the Page performed its first show of Jesus Christ Superstar last night. The musical is almost entirely sung, so the pit orchestra plays a major role.
Seniors Halen Anderson (trombone) and Eric Wiley (trumpet)...
Freshmen are getting ready for the freshman science fair on June 6, a requirement for honors students. They have been working on the projects since February and planning since the beginning of this school year.
Freshman Cambria Watwood investigated...
Last year, every senior I knew told me not to worry: once I hit second semester of senior year, everything was going to be fine. No worries, no stress, just fun. This was, quite possibly, the least correct statement I’ve ever been told.
I haven’t...
West Potomac senior Jacob Zippel is dedicated to rock climbing, a sport that requires physical and mental strength.
“I climbed for the first time when I was really young, probably around eight at a birthday party,” he said. “A couple years later...
Stressed about the upcoming AP (Advanced Placement) exams? Here are six different ways to review before May 7th.
1) Review Books
Between Barron’s, Princeton Review, and 5 Steps to a 5, every AP exam is covered in these comprehensive review books....
In response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting on February 14, FCPS discussed gun violence at the school board meeting on February 22. The superintendent and school board members discussed the issue of gun violence in American schools and security...
Every year, Around the World in One Night is a multicultural, international event held in West Potomac’s cafeteria intended to celebrate the student body’s diversity and learn about other cultures. Students bring educational posters that show off...
January comes with many holidays to start with, but the three snow days and a two hour delay are really adding up to the stress put on students who are worrying about their grades for this quarter.
Freshman Aidan Lansburgh missed an entire week for...
Basketball season is in full swing, with the girls’ freshman team at 6-1.
Because the season is just starting, the girls have been practicing hard and learning through preliminary scrimmages, finding their way to being a team.
“I expect for...
Fall is coming to an end: leaves are falling, air is chilling, winter break is coming soon. Students reminisce on the Homecoming dance, teachers and students dressed up for wacky spirit days, and endless caffeinated drinks to get them through the weeks.
“I...
