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New Parking Code Curbs Cavalier Commute Concerns

New Parking Code Curbs Cavalier Commute Concerns

Jonas Munson, Writer Nov 29, 2018

First-time online parking pass sales, a growing student population, and a code change in the neighborhood around the school are some of the changes that occurred to the parking situation at West Potomac High School before the 2018-2019 school year. This...

Midterm Mania for Election Day

Midterm Mania for Election Day

Robert Stewart, Ruth Dean, and Vivian Baxter Nov 6, 2018

Today, November 6, 2018, the American electorate will take to the polls and vote for who they want to represent them in the United States Senate and House of Representatives. For some West Potomac High School seniors, this will be the first time that...

Yellow Cards: Everything You Need To Know

Yellow Cards: Everything You Need To Know

Nathan Assefa, Writer Oct 25, 2018

As the fall season comes closer to an end, the winter and spring seasons are right around the corner. This means that preseason preparation for many sports are coming up, but there is multiple things any person interested must do before becoming eligible. What...

Profile: Carter Ver Hage

Carter Ver Hage, Writer Oct 23, 2018

Carter Ver Hage is a sophomore at West Potomac High School and in his first year of Journalism. He joined Journalism because he enjoys writing articles and he would like to have a voice in the school. Carter's main academic strength is English. "I think...

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Chasing The Cup: Can The Caps Do It Again?

Robert Stewart, Reporter Oct 9, 2018

On June 7th, 2018, the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup for the first time in their 44-year franchise history. Their surreal victory changed the losing narrative around D.C. sports into one of hope and passion. As Washington had tacked an empty...

What To Do When You're Bored In Class

What To Do When You’re Bored In Class

Jun 8, 2018

The school year is coming to an end and although there is still work to do and finals students can take a break during free classes. Unless you download your favorite show from Netflix there isn't really a way you can enjoy them since Netflix has been...

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Father’s Day Gifts

Jun 8, 2018

12 Fantastic Father’s Day Gifts for Different Dads You can find all of these gifts on Amazon! Cheesy Dad Gifts/ For Funny Dads Funny Shirt- If you have a sibling, this is the gift for you. Your dad might even wear it. Dad Joke Book- This book...

A Week of New Music: Singles

Cami Santa Anna, Senior Editor Apr 16, 2018

Sunday: A Good Night Artist: John Legend, Featuring BloodPop Release Date: April 6 Sunday brings a chill, groovy tune with John Legend’s A Good Night.   Memorable Lyrics: I know it's gonna be a good night I think I just...

What Do Students Really Think About Gun Control?

Matthew Hanley, Journalist Apr 13, 2018

With the recent string of mass shootings in high schools nationwide,including the seventeen lives lost in Parkland, Florida,  gun control has become a hot topic around the United States. Although not directly affected by the shooting, some students hold...

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Gun Resolution Passed at FCPS School Board Meeting

Claire Callahan, Editor-in-Chief Feb 25, 2018

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...

Skopp-Cardillo diving into the pool for a swimming race.

6-0 Is the Way to Go: Swim & Dive

Leigh Kovalsky, Reporter Jan 29, 2018

With a 6-0 record, the West Potomac swim & dive team has owned the pool this season, despite the change of a new coach, Laurel Grezeler. Freshman swimmer Juliana Skopp-Cardillo enjoyed her first season as a wolverine swimmer. “This team is...