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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The Wire, Jan/Feb 2015 Issue: An Editorial Response

Editorial Staff Feb 24, 2015

Dear Wire Readers, We appreciate the intensity of response from our readers following the release of our Jan/Feb 2015 issue of our newsmagazine. Our publication has been undergoing a massive transformation over the past several months as we move towards...

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...

Jennifer Lawrence in May 2014

Celebrity Nudes Reveal Media Hypocrisy

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor Sep 30, 2014

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few weeks, chances are that you have heard about (or even seen) the notorious leaked nude pictures of celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kate Upton, and many others....

Life's Not Fair, But School Should Be

Life’s Not Fair, But School Should Be

Fiona Penn, Focus Editor Sep 14, 2014

At a public school in America, all children are supposed to be guaranteed a good education. As someone who has been through the public school system, I can tell you that we aren’t getting the most amazing educational experience. I’m okay with that....

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...

Room For Electives Absent From Class Schedules

Jensen Wainwright, Focus Editor Mar 14, 2014

With recent additions to required classes, students are facing difficulties when it comes to picking classes, and choosing ones they would like to take. Last year, personal finance was added to the already long list of required classes deemed “vital”...

Dance Dance Revolution: Dance Team *Is* a Sport

Dance Dance Revolution: Dance Team *Is* a Sport

Fiona Penn, Focus Editor Dec 2, 2013

I’ve spent the last two years of my high school career dedicated, primarily, to one thing: dance team. And I have loved every moment of it. Despite what some of my less informed peers believe, dance team is hard work. We practice for four weeks from...

Seniors heading out early to beat the parking lot traffic jam.

Small Privilege: Seniors Leaving “Early”

Katie Dickinson, Staff Reporter Dec 2, 2013

I have noticed that being dismissed early is frequently a senior privilege at high schools around the country. This common perk allows seniors to leave school a few minutes earlier than the remainder of the students. The exact time and how many days they...

A rape victim displays her poster with lyrics from Thicke's "Blurred Lines."

Blurring Between Lyrics and A Lifestyle

Jensen Wainwright, Focus Editor Oct 31, 2013

The line, “I know you want it” has somehow snuck its way into everyone's ears this summer, but with Robin Thicke’s summer hit “Blurred Lines,” do you really know what you’re listening to? “Blurred Lines” is singlehandedly promoting rape...

West Potomac's Back-to-School Backup

West Potomac’s Back-to-School Backup

Carly Mulvihill, Business Manager Oct 31, 2013

Traffic at this school. It's my worst nightmare. It used to take me 15 minutes to get to school, when there was traffic, but now, I spend at least 25 minutes stuck in traffic every morning. In addition to this, there are often issues quickly leaving...