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Spirit Week Flyer

A Look Into Glow Dance and Spirit Week

Jordin Thomas, Writer
March 18, 2022

We are having a spirit week next week starting on March 21st through the 25th, that will be sponsored by Student Government. Monday, March 21st will be Movie Character Day, dress like your favorite movie...

Youngkin Introduces New Education Policies

Youngkin Introduces New Education Policies

Mollie Shiflett, Writer
March 14, 2022

Glenn Youngkin was sworn in as the first Republican governor in the Commonwealth since 2009 just after noon on January 15th, 2022. He then signed 11 executive orders, including two about a central point...

New Curriculum Policy Causes Drop In Female P-Fit Enrollment

New Curriculum Policy Causes Drop In Female P-Fit Enrollment

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
March 14, 2022

Over the course of two years, the girls of West Potomac have lost a safe space to exercise during school after an attempt at gender-inclusivity backfired. Alana Yoder, senior, who took the girls P-fit...

Instagram Accounts At West Po

Instagram Accounts At West Po

Finn McCool, Writer
March 14, 2022

A fad has been sweeping the school, in the form of anonymous Instagram accounts. These accounts are usually based around a theme, where pictures of students are submitted by typically anonymous photographers...

Photo: Miguel Tsang

Local Monuments Show Ukrainian Flag Colors

Miguel Tsang, Writer
March 14, 2022

Various local sites have been lighting up to show support for Ukraine in their conflict with Russia. For instance, the George Washington Masonic Memorial now glows yellow and blue at night, and the Anthem...

Virginia Law Ending Public School Mask Mandates Takes Effect

Virginia Law Ending Public School Mask Mandates Takes Effect

Ethan Brodie, Writer
March 1, 2022

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill into law allowing parents to opt their children out of mask mandates in public schools. The legislation took effect March 1st. The law requires schools...

Fairfax County Public Schools Ends Mask Mandate for Students and Staff

Fairfax County Public Schools Ends Mask Mandate for Students and Staff

Ethan Brodie, Writer
March 1, 2022

Fairfax County Public Schools announced it will no longer require students, staff, and visitors to wear masks beginning March 1st. The change allows FCPS to comply with a new state law signed by Virginia...

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Joe Rogan’s Misinformation Dilemma

Finn McCool, Social Issues Editor
February 23, 2022

Joe Rogan, a podcaster who has run his show The Joe Rogan Experience since 2009, has been called out for spreading COVID misinformation on his December 31st episode with Dr. Robert Malone. Spotify has...

Photo credit: fairfaxcounty.gov

FCPS Announces the Launch of Their Historical Marker Project

Adeline Sauer, School and Student Issues Co-Editor
February 8, 2022

On February 1st, Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors announced the launch of their Historical Marker Project, a part of Fairfax County’s broader Black/African American...

Latin Students wearing masks in Mr. Gianelles class

Fairfax County Public Schools Files Lawsuit to Overturn Mask Mandate Ban

Miguel Tsang and Benjamin Price
January 31, 2022

Seven Virginia school districts, including Fairfax County Public Schools, have sued recently sworn-in Governor Glenn Youngkin to challenge his executive order banning mask mandates in schools. This order...

Student Movement in Advisory Starts Today

Student Movement in Advisory Starts Today

January 27, 2022

Starting Jan. 27, students will no longer travel to S periods during their advisory block. The first part of the block will be advisory as usual, however, what was previously S rotation time has been repurposed....

*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021

West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer

Miguel Tsang, Writer
December 15, 2021

Join the West Potomac music department in welcoming the holiday season this Friday, December 17.  While sign-ups are full, your advisory class may be invited to see their performance during 3rd period...

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