Pressures of being a student athlete
Olivia Sklenka, Lifestyles Editor
November 3, 2015
Being an athlete in recent years has become the best way to get involved with your school, especially with the numerous options provided for students. However, achieving good grades while being a student athlete can be challenging. Finding a balance between school work and sporting activities can be ...
The Symptoms of spoiled recruiting
Will Siegal, Managing/Sports Editor
October 22, 2015
University of Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino addressed the media on October 20 over allegations that a former assistant had paid for sexual favors for their men's basketball recruits. In an effort to lure the best basketball players in the nation to the program, Louisville’s allegation shock...
The Honor Flights
Olivia Sklenka, Lifestyles Editor
October 15, 2015
Honor Flights, a non-profit organization, was founded by Jeff Miller in May 2005 as a way to honor retired service members of the United States. Ever since the first six Honor Flights flew out of Springfield, Ohio, the foundation has continued to grow. World War II veteran Pooch Pace said, “Miller did ...
The trouble with construction
September 25, 2015
Major renovations have occurred in Washington-Lee High School’s more than 90-year history, including the renovation that took place six years ago to build a larger, more environmentally friendly school. This past summer, however, more renovations have taken place to accommodate the massive freshma...
The Media’s Effect on Policy
Matthew Herrity, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2015
In the weeks after the Charlie Hebdo attacks, the international community was in horror. Over over 40 presidents and prime ministers attended a funeral to mourn those who lost their lives. During the same week, Boko Haram killed over 2,000 Nigerians in a rampage through the town of Baja. It is very...
A Lesson in Feminism
Alice Bell, News Editor
January 12, 2015
From my experience, the general consensus appears to be that feminism is man-hating. That feminists want nothing less than female supremacy over the men that have historically run this planet. At this point, I would like to quote dictionary.com for you: “feminism: the doctrine advocating social,...
Ebola: The Overhype
Jordi Kassa, Staff Writer
December 15, 2014
Lately, many people around the world have been worried about the Ebola virus. To the extent that, now, Ebola is the third most searched word when typing in the letter “e,” after eBay and ESPN on Google. The international media, especially the United States, has been focused on the spread of the viru...
Swatting
Marisa Sydnor, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2014
Online streaming of video games is a popular pastime on different types of gaming consoles. Gamers can engage in the gaming community by streaming a live video of them playing a game of their choice and displaying their progress for audiences all over the world. There is a phenomenon called “swatti...
Karenna Keane, Social Media Editor
July 1, 2020 • No Comments
Over the past few months, many have become accustomed to hearing daily reports of new measures taken, or not taken, by the government in reaction to COVID-19. These reports...
Faculty and students honor seniors
June 28, 2020
COVID-19’s impact on rising seniors
June 27, 2020
W-L community debates distance learning
June 4, 2020
Megan Goodell, Staff Reporter
June 29, 2020
In just a few days, the world changed when the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States and no one knows when this will end and what the future will look like. Naturally...
Contrasting culture across countries
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