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(Courtesy TotallyHistory) Freedom of Want by Norman Rockwell

An Angsty Teen’s Guide to Thanksgiving

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief Nov 21, 2016

Well, it’s that time of year again, Wolverines! Thanksgiving is this week which means most of us will be out of school, doing a lot of eating, and not doing a lot of school work. However, for a lot of us that also means seeing family—the obscure second...

Courtesy Beyond the Page Theatre Company - The students of Forest Green from "School of Rock."

Theatre Review: Beyond the Page’s “School of Rock”

Jason La Kier, Reporter Nov 20, 2016

It was loud and bright at the 7 p.m. showing of “School of Rock” from Beyond the Page. There was confetti. The play was totally understandable even without the film’s context, and worked well as a stand-alone piece. Tony Lemus and Adrianna DeLorenzo,...

(Courtesy Micha Streuli) Streuli visiting Gettysburg.

Q&A with Swiss Exchange Student Micha Streuli

Andrea Lugo, Reporter Nov 9, 2016

This school year, West Potomac welcomed a number of foreign exchange students, one being junior Micha Streuli from Switzerland. Although difficult at times, he was quick to adapt himself to the school’s community, like joining the Cross Country team...

The logo of Generation Global, formerly named Face2Faith

Generation Global Connects World Religion Students

Spencer Bao, Reporter Nov 9, 2016

Ever wanted to meet another high school student from across the world? On October 31st, Mr. Coe arranged to meet with a class from London through a program called “Generation Global”, originally called “Face2Faith.” “[Generation Global] was...

Teacher Feature: Tyler Fabian

Teacher Feature: Tyler Fabian

Wingel Caburian, Reporter Nov 6, 2016

Where did you graduate from? “I graduated from George Mason University and got my Master's at George Mason as well.” How was life like back in college? What did you like the most about the experience? “College was a long time ago; I graduated...

What It's Like To Be a First-Time Voter

What It’s Like To Be a First-Time Voter

Claudia Santa Anna, Senior Editor Nov 2, 2016

ThIt’s strange to be a first time voter in the 2016 election. My comparative government class has taken on a sense of urgency to me. When I read the newspaper in the morning, I always look for articles and information on the election. I have always...

Courtesy of Barb Miller

“Who Am I?” Vol 32 Issue 1

Shahtaj Ali, Editor Nov 2, 2016

Barb Miller, of administrative services, was featured in this issue's "Who Am I?" You can read the full interview here. -Where were you born? I was born here in Fairfax. I was raised in Woodbridge and I married and I live here in Fairfax. -How...