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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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Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are

Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are

Addison Hood, Reporter
March 14, 2024

Alabama's Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos or the initial phase of fertility created and stored in IVF (In vitro fertilization) are children under the law in Alabama on Friday, February...

The Generational Problem of Race in Our Schools

The Generational Problem of Race in Our Schools

Mia Slone, Business Manager
June 12, 2017

Inequalities have existed in our society for thousands of years; from kings versus the serfs in medieval times, to slavery and gender inequality. We still face implications of past prejudices today. Given...

Courtesy: Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Bearing Witness to What Actually Is Going On

Claudia Santa Anna, Copy-Editor
May 1, 2016

Whether you realize it or not, the media is constantly shaping your beliefs and basic views every day. From what you hear about on the news, to the short, clickbait Buzzfeed-esque articles that are scattered...

Hugh vs. The World: Why Taco Bell Is Better Than Chipotle

Hugh vs. The World: Why Taco Bell Is Better Than Chipotle

Hugh Moffitt, Reporter
December 2, 2013

Over the past few decades, Taco Bell and Chipotle have dominated the Mexican fast-food market, even becoming a large part in the subculture of modern suburban teenagers. However, because of anti-obesity...

Seniors heading out early to beat the parking lot traffic jam.

Small Privilege: Seniors Leaving “Early”

Katie Dickinson, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2013

I have noticed that being dismissed early is frequently a senior privilege at high schools around the country. This common perk allows seniors to leave school a few minutes earlier than the remainder of...

A rape victim displays her poster with lyrics from Thicke's "Blurred Lines."

Blurring Between Lyrics and A Lifestyle

Jensen Wainwright, Focus Editor
October 31, 2013

The line, “I know you want it” has somehow snuck its way into everyone's ears this summer, but with Robin Thicke’s summer hit “Blurred Lines,” do you really know what you’re listening to? “Blurred...

One of the new drink machines, stocked with diet sodas, flavored waters, and juices

Big Change for WestPo Soda Machines

Noor Javaid, Opinions Editor
October 31, 2013

After a long walk or eating some chocolate in the hallways, one needs a beverage to quench their thirst. Usually a West Potomac student would go up to the nearest vending machine to find a fizzy drink...

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