Known for its role in pop culture, California is a state full of opportunities. It boasts Hollywood, The Walk of Fame, the Oscars, some of the best colleges of the nation, and Silicon Valley. However, California is also known for the devastating wildfires...

Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order 33 to ban all cell phones in schools across Virginia took effect on Jan. 1, 2025. However, about a month into the new supposed cell phone ban, there has been little to no difference in phone use at West Po. The school...

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 opportunities to try new things and participate...

Any student of West Potomac has seen the windowless doors that have been a feature of the main entrance for the past few months. The addition of these doors to the average student’s routine environment has left many students with the same question:...

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 an opportunity to try something new. High school...

On February 9th, 2025, The Philadelphia Eagles won their second super bowl in franchise history, beating The Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. The Eagles came into the game with a 17-2 record on the year, including the playoffs, and were faced up against the...

If you watched the Golden Globes, you probably noticed the 2024 film Emilia Pérez sweeping with four awards — including Best Musical and Best Motion Picture. Since the awards, viewers have been speculating about the merit of this 11-time BAFTA-nominated...

International Night, an evening full of dancing, singing, and cultural performances, will be held at West Po in the auditorium located in Spring Bank on Feb. 28, starting at 5pm. Food and entertainment will begin to be available around 6:30pm. Students,...

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. The constant breaks, while nice, can also be a challenge...

The NFL Honors consists of six different awards to be given to players on both the offensive and defensive side. Each award highlights a player's accomplishments and their season. Some of the award candidates — including Joe Burrow, Saquon Barkley,...

  West Potomac Girls Basketball season is off to a great start as they are 17-1. Last year, the team went 12-9 with a point differential of 173 across all 21 games. This year, the Wolverines have already won 5 more games than last season. So what...

After a tiring, long playoff drought Commanders fans have had the right to be disappointed with their franchise. When new owner Josh Harris bought the team in July 2023, he was ready to turn the team around. The Commanders finished the 2023-2024 season...