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News
Seniors Ricky Gomez and Miguel Giron are recipients of full-tuition Posse scholarships.
Miguel Giron, Ricky Gomez receive full-tuition Posse Scholarships
Cameron Cowen, news editor • March 28, 2025
Freshman Eleazar Escamilla reviews the Doran Scholarship website.
Dr. Michael Doran leaves lasting impact through scholarship for seniors
Sloane Berk, staff writer • March 27, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speak at the White House on Feb. 28.
US-European relations usher in shift in tide of Russo-Ukrainian war
Jake Sklias, profiles editor • March 25, 2025
NHS junior board members Vikram Reddy and Ryan Shin discuss volunteer opportunities for the Sam Williams 5K at the monthly NHS meeting. "The event is an opportunity for the community to come together for a morning of wellness and fun," NHS co-sponsor Anne-Marie Steppling said.
National Honors Society prepares for Sam Williams 5K
Natalie Pak, arts editor • March 18, 2025
Profiles
Junior Zaara Burnett officially commits to Ohio State University on Feb. 3 after receiving an offer during her visit to the school. Ohio State was one of Burnett's top five choices, and she is excited to start a new chapter of her life as a Buckeye in 2026.
Junior Zaara Burnett commits to Ohio State University
Helen Manolis, features editor • March 18, 2025
Junior Urielle Ngako shows her short film "#StudentsInYourFields" to junior Anna Nishnianidze on Mar. 14 in the back of the TV production room. While Nishnianidze watches the film, Ngako explains the creation process. "Urielle is extremely hardworking and perseverant, and she expresses these qualities on a day-to-day basis," Nishnianidze said.
#StudentsInYourFields: Urielle Ngako refuses to back down
Ahmed Ibrahim, opinion editor • March 16, 2025
Liv Resnick began riding horses at age five (left). Today, Resnick plans on furthering her education in equine management (right). "I completely fell in love with the animal and the sport and the type of people who are in that environment and that field, and I knew that this is something that I wanted to keep doing," Resnick said.
Liv Resnick pursues equine management after life-long passion for horses
Heerah Jayakumar, online editor in chief • March 13, 2025
Junior Olivia O’Connor represents DC Edge Junior Team USA as a synchronized skater. She is heading to Budapest during the middle of March to compete against other major synchronized skating teams. “The teams are judged and scored by the IS international judging system,” O’Connor said.
Oliva O’Connor glides to greatness
Becca Hwang, staff writer • March 11, 2025
Opinion
Senior Mia Silbert enjoys her favorite hike, Old Rag.
Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency put national parks under pressure
Maria Daraselia, editor in chief • March 20, 2025
Sophomore EJ Anderson has had to spend his advisory periods and lunch doing work due to the increase in assignments. "The third quarter has been really stressful. I have a lot more work to do now," Anderson said
Third quarter is worst of school year
March 20, 2025
The University of South Carolina's marching band practice field (left) and Harvard University's campus (right).
Two juniors debate the impact of society’s perception vs. location of schools in college applications
March 17, 2025
Junior Ellen Ming eats lunch in the hallway between rooms 149 and 151 on Mar. 7. Ming chooses to eat lunch with her friends due to the convenience it offers combined with a lack of disturbances.
School must address hygiene concerns regarding lunch policy
March 16, 2025
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Reviews
Senior Anna Jeyachandran goes to Barnes and Noble on Mar. 18 to pick up her copy of the newest installment in the Hunger Games series, "Sunrise On The Reaping."
SPOILER ALERT: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ shocks readers
Emma Karcz, managing editor • March 27, 2025
As I begin my 14th and final required reading book (pictured) of high school, I ranked a complete list of all my prior readings.
4 years, 11 books: the best and worst of required reading
March 16, 2025
Unlike an average Chick-fil-a, there is no red to be seen inside of the College Park location. The menu is much larger than the regular, highlighting test kitchen items such as pizza, burgers and wings.
Chick-fil-A’s “Little Blue Menu”: the College Park dining attraction
March 12, 2025
"Captain America: Brave New World" hit theatres on Feb. 14. "The movie was alright, but I expect more from Marvel," junior Varun Rajesh said.
Marvel continues to underperform with ‘Captain America: Brave New World‘
March 10, 2025
Features
Junior Mia Coven works on Spanish in class. "I am still figuring out if I have space to take Spanish 5 next year because I have a busy schedule," Coven said.
Losing interest, busy schedules cause students to reconsider continuing Spanish class
Siena McCarthy, staff writer • March 25, 2025
Senior leaders Emma Yuan and Cayla Schwartz stand next to their donation box to promote a shoe drive for their club, Project Happy Feet.
Grades or extracurriculars: How are they valued?
March 24, 2025
Senior Yana Kohli reads Toni Morrison's "Sula" in preparation for her class discussion the following day. Students went on to write an in-depth analysis of the book.
Sula sparks debate with AP Lit students
March 20, 2025
Class of 2023 graduates Mason Berk and Devin McCarthy celebrate together when they both decided to go to the University of Miami. “Devlin and I have been roommates for the past two years and have absolutely loved UM. It’s been great to have a friend from home in college and it’s still always fun to come back to UMD and see our other friends,” Berk said.
Wootton graduates find success after college decision setbacks
March 18, 2025
Columns
Senior Rayna Panikulam sits with her friends, seniors Leah Antony, Serena John and Ruthiga Veerasingham, at lunch on Monday, Feb. 24. Antony and John banter over what day graduation is while Panikulam and Veerasingham reminisce over senior sunrise. "I'm so grateful to have spent the last three and a half years surrounded by such beautiful and kind people and I'll cherish these moments for the rest of my life," Panikulam said.
Does romanticizing high school make senior year more painful?
Ahmed Ibrahim, opinion editor • February 27, 2025
Sophomore Amen Tekleab shows off her Valentine's Day gift from her friend during advisory Friday, Feb. 14.
What the world is reading: Romcoms for the season of love
Emma Karcz, managing editor • February 14, 2025
Junior Ahmed Ibrahim posts to his Instagram story on June 26, eating a Pop-Tart at the exact moment the third season of FX's "The Bear" dropped on Hulu and Disney+.
The three best TV shows of 2024
Ahmed Ibrahim, opinion editor • December 16, 2024
Perfect gifts to give to book-loving friends include a Kindle and bookmarks.
What the world is reading: Holiday gift guide for book lovers
Emma Karcz, managing editor • December 12, 2024
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