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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Lucy Wilson

Lucy Wilson, Environmental and Climate Editor

Lucy Wilson is a junior at West Potomac and in her first year of journalism, as the Environment/Climate Editor of the West Potomac Wire. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and sewing clothes for herself and her friends. She is excited to be editor because she cares a lot about the environment. She and Claudia Bunea are the founders and presidents of the Geography club and members of the Debate Team.

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Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.

Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
December 2, 2024

When Taylor Swift announced her three hour and now over a year-long Eras Tour back in March of 2023, fans were beyond excited. The prospect of seeing over two decades of music by the country-turned-pop...

Not Down with the New S-Block

Not Down with the New S-Block

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
November 7, 2024

Last year, West Po students were able to be requested by their teachers to go to their rooms during the second half of advisory, called Wolverine Student Support Time (WSST). This allowed many students...

The aftermath of Florida's latest Hurricane, Hurricane Milton passing through Siesta Key.

Hurricane Milton Devastates an Already Recovering Florida

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
October 10, 2024

After Hurricane Helene finally weakened, a new hurricane, Hurricane Milton, has already hit the coast of Florida. Milton is currently a category 4 hurricane, but is likely to reach category 5, as it continues...

The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.

Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
October 1, 2024

Although ChatGPT poses many moral questions, with lots of discussion around it being used for cheating or nefarious purposes, one aspect that often goes undiscussed is its environmental impact. When...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.

Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?

Lucy Wilson and Claudia Bunea
September 13, 2024

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.

The location of the Twin Towers as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.

The Lasting Effects of 9/11 on America

Nora Fitzpatrick, Lucy Wilson, and Claudia Bunea
September 11, 2024

Few events in American history have had the same devastating effects as 9/11. On September 11th, 2001 it only took two hours for the lives of millions of Americans to change. At 8:46 ET the North Tower...

Madame Anderson showing off her French themed classroom.

Teacher Feature: Madame Anderson

Lucy Wilson
September 9, 2024

Rebecca Anderson is a French teacher here at West Potomac, however she is known to her students as just Madame. She teaches both French 1 and 3 classes. She was inspired to pursue teaching because of her...

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies

Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
September 6, 2024

For many, back-to-school shopping is one of the most exciting times of the year. However, in a frenzy of buying clothing and school supplies, most students forget that their overconsumption comes at the...

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