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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Hugh vs. The World

DEA agents conduct a marijuana raid in Eureka, CA (Courtesy of Humboldt County News)

Hugh vs. the World: the Argument for Legalizing All Drugs

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor May 1, 2015

Marijuana is now legal in four states and the District of Columbia--something that would have seemed impossible in the political climate of ten years ago. Aside from the supposed medicinal value of the plant, the debate for its legalization came about...

Hugh vs. the World: The DBQ Has Got to Go

Hugh vs. the World: The DBQ Has Got to Go

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor Nov 20, 2014

For on-level and advanced history classes alike, DBQs have become the norm in essay writing. They were first implemented in 1973, in lieu of the traditional free-response essay on AP US History exams. Administrators were unhappy with students' half-hearted...

Hugh Vs. The World: "Crapple"

Hugh Vs. The World: “Crapple”

Hugh Moffitt, Reporter Mar 26, 2014

Today’s smartphones, computers, and tablets have centralized many features that their users cannot seem to live without. For example, most smartphones are fitted with a micro-USB port for charging. This way, chargers are more readily available, making...