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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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All content by Chase Hanson
Beerbongs & Bentleys Review

Beerbongs & Bentleys Review

Chase Hanson, Reporter Apr 27, 2018

This morning at 12 a.m., the long-anticipated album Beerbongs and Bentleys by Post Malone was finally released. After listening to the whole album, there are definitely some things that need to be said. My first thought going into the album was it...

Insidious: A Somewhat Scary Snoozefest

Insidious: A Somewhat Scary Snoozefest

Chase Hanson, Reporter Jan 9, 2018

Insidious: The Last Key is the final chapter of the horror movie franchise. It's completely fictitious and focuses on one of the side characters from the other three movies, Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye). In the beginning of the film Elise is a young girl...

Wolverine Football Moves Past Westfield Defeat

Wolverine Football Moves Past Westfield Defeat

Chase Hanson, Reporter Nov 1, 2017

Last Friday’s football game against Westfield High School was a nailbiter. The final score of 21-14 marked a loss for West Potomac. The team put up a fight and the score was tied throughout most of the game. “They are right up there with the elite...

Parking Pass Pickle

Parking Pass Pickle

Chase Hanson, Reporter Oct 24, 2017

Getting parking passes is always a hectic beginning to the school year, and this fall, many students couldn't get one due to the shortage of spaces. This caused a lot of turmoil among the students who waited in line to get a parking pass with no success. “I...

Mount Vernon Park Pool on the 4th of July

Pool Season in Alexandria

Chase Hanson Jun 7, 2017

Everyone loves a good pool day, but there are so many choices! Here is a list of numerous pools in our area, complete with brief descriptions, addresses, and operating hours, so you can find the best pool for you. Waynewood Recreation Association Pool Surrounded...

A Trip to Iceland

A Trip to Iceland

Wingel Caburian and Chase Hanson Apr 5, 2017

With Spring Break just around the corner, students of West Potomac are excited for the week to end. They’ve been wanting a break from school but at the same time, dreading the end of the third quarter. It is stressful trying to get missing tests and...

The Microwave Situation

The Microwave Situation

Wingel Caburian, Chase Hanson, and Mar 5, 2017

Lunch time at West Potomac is always busy, and students purchase cafeteria food or bring their own packed lunch. For those who bring their own food, some opt to heat up their lunch, and make their way toward the microwave. There are two microwaves...

Television Review: Sense8

Television Review: Sense8

Wingel Caburian and Chase Hanson Feb 6, 2017

On June 5 2015, Netflix released an original series called “Sense8” which centers around eight people from eight different countries who are linked mentally and emotionally.   In the first episode, it starts off with a scene in a dark...

Television Review: The OA

Television Review: The OA

Wingel Caburian and Chase Hanson Jan 22, 2017

It’s no surprise that Netflix original series are becoming increasingly popular. From hit series like “Orange is the New Black” and “Narcos,” another hit show is bound to happen. Before the end of 2016, Netflix released a sci-fi drama on December...