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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

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Social Media: Blessing or Burden?

Frazier O'Leary, Reporter
February 14, 2025

In a hyperconnected world, social media has become an integral part of daily life. Addictive platforms, TikTok and Instagram, have allowed young people to present their ideas to the world easily. With...

The ERA is an amendment calling for the  equality of sex in the U.S. Constitution, graphic created using Canva.

Why We Need the Equal Rights Amendment

Erin Andreas, Guest Writer
February 13, 2025

On Jan. 17, President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the US Conference of Mayors. “Today, I affirm the Equal Rights Amendment to have cleared all the necessary hurdles to be added to the U.S Constitution...

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Engineering an Equitable Feature

Ethan Higgins, Guest Writer
February 12, 2025

I am one of nearly 90 million disabled people who live in America, and I believe that each and every one of us deserve to have a fair chance to follow their dreams. I have been lucky enough to have many...

Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports

Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports

Addison Hood and Leila Freimanis
February 11, 2025

West Potomac Athletics is home to over 20 sports that students can pick from and play. Each team gives West Po athletes a chance to be a part of a team, a competitive environment, and gives student athletes...

Student leaves early from school out of side door, one of many who may be taking a mental health break from school.

Second Quarter Slump

Emma Fetterolf and Virginia Hope
February 7, 2025

The 2nd quarter starts Oct. 31 and lasts until Jan. 28. During this time, there are 18 scheduled break days. These breaks are mostly spread out throughout the months, with the exception of winter break....

Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick

The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2024

Local journalism is a dying profession. Since the start of the 2000s over one-third of the country's newspapers and two-thirds of its journalists have been lost according to a study from Northwestern University’s...

Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.

Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
December 2, 2024

When Taylor Swift announced her three hour and now over a year-long Eras Tour back in March of 2023, fans were beyond excited. The prospect of seeing over two decades of music by the country-turned-pop...

Not Down with the New S-Block

Not Down with the New S-Block

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
November 7, 2024

Last year, West Po students were able to be requested by their teachers to go to their rooms during the second half of advisory, called Wolverine Student Support Time (WSST). This allowed many students...

Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?

One Vote, One Chance

Addison Hood, Student Issues Editor
November 4, 2024

Eighteen years, two hundred, sixteen months, six thousand, five hundred, seventy-four days; give or take. That’s how long American citizens wait to cast their vote for our democracy. In the past, voting...

One vote, One chance

Addison Hood, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024

Eighteen years, two hundred and sixteen months, six thousand and five hundred and seventy-four days; give or take. That's how long American citizens wait to cast their vote for our democracy. In the...

The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.

Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
October 1, 2024

Although ChatGPT poses many moral questions, with lots of discussion around it being used for cheating or nefarious purposes, one aspect that often goes undiscussed is its environmental impact. When...

Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.

Keep it Newsworthy, West Po

Phoebe Schultz
June 4, 2024

When I first signed up for journalism, I didn’t know what to expect. I added journalism as an elective after meeting with my counselor over a mess-up in my freshman-year schedule. Classes were slim pickings,...

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