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The Commanders set to return to Washington DC.

Commanders Return to DC

Emma Fetterolf and Thomas Argroves Jun 3, 2025

  Recently, the Washington Commanders revealed plans to build a new stadium at the RFK site in DC. This would move the Commanders back into DC after almost 30 years of being in Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. The stadium change is estimated to cost...

An athlete poses with a Celsius before a game.

Energy Drinks: Energy or Endangerment?

Emma Fetterolf, Assistant Editor Jun 3, 2025

  Celsius, Red Bull, Monster, Alani Nu, and many other energy drinks with caffeine in them have been popular among different groups of people. These drinks can come in a variety of flavors and bottles, creating an attraction to the product. Today,...

Summer In Media

Summer In Media

Addison Hood and Annie Jones May 30, 2025

Summertime in film is something that mirrors a dream, it's fun and light. Summers should be spent outside, but when you're not or caring for a nasty sunburn in your room, here's what to watch to inspire you to make your summer just like a movie!  1.Grease An...

"Better Days" album cover

Better Days

Raphael Lemorie and Frazier O May 22, 2025

At West Potomac, tucked away in a corner of springbank, a classroom brimming with creativity releases their 4th album in just as many years. Mr.Luke Pierce and his students have made the promise to go above and beyond the standard set by their previous...

Governor Youngkin signed the new bill into law on Monday.

Youngkin Signs Bill Limiting Social Media Use for Teens

Thomas Brown, Student Issues Editor May 19, 2025

          Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 854 into law on Monday limiting the use of several social media apps for teens. The new law requires social media companies to implement a one hour limit for all users under the age of...

The Beyond the Page Theater Company just finished their spring musical.

Once on This Island Review

Ainsley Moran, Reporter May 13, 2025

Opening night for Once on This Island, run by Beyond The Page Theatre Company, made my Friday and Saturday evening very special. The show was gripping for only costing $10 for students and $15 for adults.  When I first walked into the theatre, I was...

Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

Introducing… Pope Leo XIV

Virginia Hope, Reporter May 10, 2025

“Viva il papa!” the crowd cheers as white smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. The cardinals have chosen a new pope.  Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost born in Chicago, Illinois, is now officially known as Pope Leo XIV. At just...