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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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Andrew Rapchak

Andrew Rapchak, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Andrew Rapchak, a sophomore, Arts & Entertainments editor, joined journalism to get more involved with the school and learn more about writing. He enjoys listening to music, and spending time with friends. 

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Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review

Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review

Andrew Rapchak, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2024

Back in March of 2024, Kendrick Lamar’s name was all over the news, claiming the #1 rap song of 2024 with his single “Not Like Us,” teasing fans with a 20 second snippet at the beginning of the music...

Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.

Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1

Youngkin’s executive order 33 will ban cell phones across all Virginia schools. There are no exceptions including lunch or passing periods. Students may use their phones before the first bell rings,...

"Chromakopia" final album cover.

Chromakopia: Tyler, The Creator’s Introspective Masterpiece

Andrew Rapchak, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 3, 2024

Tyler, The Creator has had one of the most prolific and consistent catalogs in hip-hop, and with the release of Chromakopia on Oct. 28th, his catalog has expanded to add on another amazing project. With...

A photo of the police response to the Apalachee High School shooting. Two students and two teachers were fatally shot by 14 year old Colt Gray.

The Recent Concerns of Student Safety Ripple Across the Country

Finn Johnson, Thomas Argroves, and Andrew Rapchak
September 17, 2024

On September 4th 2024, Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia received a phone call from the mother of a student at the school. The mother warned that there was an “extreme emergency” and asked for...

The schedule for future return periods.

The Return of Return Period

Thomas Argroves, Andrew Rapchak, and Finn Johnson
September 17, 2024

With a new school year, many new changes have arrived. One of the most important changes that principal Statz has introduced is the altercations to advisory. Last year, everyone remained in their advisory...

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Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”

Two heavy hitters in hip hop, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have seemingly had an underlying and bubbling beef since 2013, a year marked by Kendrick's bold artistry being shown with his feature in Big Sean’s...

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West Po Marketplace Debuts Tomorrow

Andrew Rapchak
May 10, 2024

On this Saturday, May 11th, at 10am to 4pm, there will be a marketplace being held. The Marketplace is a place for a large variety of products, composed of vendors who make their products themselves. The...

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Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph

Andrew Rapchak and Jaylan Post
March 19, 2024

ScHoolboy Q’s history in the music industry has been a clear example of growth, with him evolving his capabilities with his music every album. This was shown clearly with his new album “Blue Lips”....

Image Credit: Kanye West

Vultures Volume 1 and Ye’s Controversial Legacy

Andrew Rapchak, Writer
February 29, 2024

Kanye West, also known as “Ye,” in 2022, has thrown himself into a huge heap of controversy with his anti-Semitic remarks on Twitter and Alex Jones’ show “Infowars.” Ye had seemingly dug a pit...

The logo for Super Bowl 58 which ended up being the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs

2023-2024 NFL Playoff Recap

Thomas Argroves, Finn Johnson, and Andrew Rapchak
February 16, 2024

On February 11th 2024,  Super Bowl 58, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs kicked off from Las Vegas Nevada in Allegiant Stadium.  This matchup was a rematch of the 2020 superbowl,...

The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2023

The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2023

Andrew Rapchak and Jaylan Post
January 22, 2024

With it's diverse and innovative music sphere, this year has been defined by a lot of unique and amazing albums. With new artists bursting onto the scene and older artists expanding their style, this year...

Larger Than Life - Album Review

Larger Than Life – Album Review

Andrew Rapchak, Writer
November 21, 2023

Brent Faiyaz, a hit Maryland R&B artist released his album on October 27, titled “Larger than Life” to critical acclaim. This follows Brent's last album, “WASTELAND”. Brent is a critically...

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