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Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.

Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1

Youngkin’s executive order 33 will ban cell phones across all Virginia schools. There are no exceptions including lunch or passing periods. Students may use their phones before the first bell rings, but once the first period starts all phones must be...

Trump and Harris are making their final pitches to voters ahead of the election.

Election 2024: An Overview of Party Policies and Platforms

Thomas Brown and Frazier O’Leary Oct 28, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is just days away, and candidates are doing everything they can to convince voters to support them. However, many of the actual policies that the candidates support are often lost in the constant battle of personal attacks....

The aftermath of Florida's latest Hurricane, Hurricane Milton passing through Siesta Key.

Hurricane Milton Devastates an Already Recovering Florida

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson Oct 10, 2024

After Hurricane Helene finally weakened, a new hurricane, Hurricane Milton, has already hit the coast of Florida. Milton is currently a category 4 hurricane, but is likely to reach category 5, as it continues to grow in size. With wind speeds of 145 mph,...

An illustration showing Earth capturing 2024 PT, a temporary mini-moon.

Earth is Temporarily Getting a Second ‘Mini-Moon’.

Virginia Hope and Emma Fetterolf Sep 26, 2024

On September 29th, an asteroid will temporarily drift into Earth's orbit and become a “second moon.” Asteroid 2024 PT5 will become a temporary mini moon for about two months. This mini-moon will be in Earth's orbit from September 29th to November...

Graphic from the Virginia Department of Elections Virginia Voter Pocket Guide 

https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/2024-voter-outreach/voter-pocket-guide/11.5.24-VPG_English.pdf

Local Guide to Casting Your Ballot

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief Sep 25, 2024

Election Day is getting closer every day, but early voting in Fairfax County has already begun. For those who aren’t yet registered to vote, there’s still time to register online or by mail. High school students even have an opportunity to assist...

A photo of the police response to the Apalachee High School shooting. Two students and two teachers were fatally shot by 14 year old Colt Gray.

The Recent Concerns of Student Safety Ripple Across the Country

On September 4th 2024, Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia received a phone call from the mother of a student at the school. The mother warned that there was an “extreme emergency” and asked for administrators to take her son out of class immediately....

Wolverines be prepared! Above is the schedule for next weeks Homecoming themed events.

Homecoming Week Events to Look Out For

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief Sep 17, 2024

Wolverines, mark your calendars for September 28th to enjoy a night under the stars at West Potomac Homecoming. With homecoming week not far away, West Po students have many ways to display their school spirit from following the spirit day themes to participating...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.

Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?

Lucy Wilson and Claudia Bunea Sep 13, 2024

During the recent presidential debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, many questions about their environmental views came to light.  When asked by moderator Linsey Davis about what they would do to...

The location of the Twin Towers as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.

The Lasting Effects of 9/11 on America

Nora Fitzpatrick, Lucy Wilson, and Claudia Bunea Sep 11, 2024

Few events in American history have had the same devastating effects as 9/11. On September 11th, 2001 it only took two hours for the lives of millions of Americans to change. At 8:46 ET the North Tower of The World Trade Center was hit by a plane. The...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are participating in a vital debate September 10th.

A Look into the First Presidential Debate Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief Sep 9, 2024

The second 2024 presidential debate and first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is set for September 10th at 9 pm EDT.  The debate will be hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There...

Fairfax Education Unions (FEU) workers campaign for collective bargaining.

FCPS Employees Vote on Collective Bargaining

Thomas Brown, Student Issues Editor Jun 6, 2024

Over the next week, FCPS employees will be voting for the first time on whether to be represented by unions in collective bargaining. If the election succeeds it would mark a major victory for teachers unions in one of the nation’s largest school districts...

Rick Genuario, past president of the Athletic Boosters, Principal Jessica Stats, Mark Anderson (behind the principal) who donated $5,000, Michelle Mitchell, local activist Sue Bernstein, Jim O’Farrell who donated $10,000, and builder Steve Larsen who designed the Wolverine Green will bring light to the space this June.

Local Philanthropists Illuminate Wolverine Green

Mercedes Henwood Jun 4, 2024

Ever thought about how long Wolverine Green has been at West Ppo for? In 2016 a group of individuals from the school and community decided to raise money for the West Ppo community, which resulted in the Wolverine Green. Many parents and students helped...