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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 Kira Canizalez
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair

The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair

Katie Olson and Kira Canizalez Jun 4, 2024

The end of the school year for all freshmen in honors biology clashed like cymbals at the freshman science fair. It’s orchestrated by Mrs. Eisenman and the Biology teachers have been in preparation throughout the year to make an exuberant event.  Honors...

OJ Simpson: A look back after his death

Katie Olson, Sadie Regardie, and Kira Canizalez Apr 23, 2024

O.J Simpson was one the best football players in history and even won the Heisman trophy in his years of college ball. However, he also made a name for himself for a high profile chase scene in his white Bronco when he was being arrested for the alledged...

Restaurants at the Belle View Shopping Center

The After-School Snack Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Post-School Grub

Sadie Regardie, Katie Olson, and Kira Canizalez Apr 5, 2024

  Is it a struggle for you to choose what snack you want after school? During the school day students complete their assignments and typically come home to a lot of school work left to do. A long day of work definitely gets people stressed out and craving...

A New Year For West Potomac Science Fair

Kira Canizalez Mar 8, 2024

After being pushed to February 3rd due to inclement weather, the West Potomac Science coordinated by Mr. Kipp Rogers hosted approximately 250 students.All classes were welcome to participate in the science fair and it is a requirement for some honors...

The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Poster

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review

Kira Canizalez and Katie Olson Jan 9, 2024

In Suzanne Collins' thrilling prequel, “The Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes”, a haunting tale unfolds, revealing the origins of the Hunger Games and the complex journey of young Coriolanus Snow.  If you enjoyed watching the Hunger Games series...

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A Haunting In Venice: Hauntingly Good

Kira Canizalez and Katie Olson Nov 8, 2023

This spooky season, a new murder mystery movie has hit theaters. Based on the 1969 novel, “Halloween Party” by Agatha Christie, it is especially thrilling and If you're looking for suspense and a nail-biting movie, “A Haunting in Venice” is just...