Abigail Tavera, Editor
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
I recall earlier this year the announcement of Whitman’s latest club: the Psychology Club. Me, being the psychology nerd I am, raced to the meeting the following week, not quite knowing what to expect, but knowing it would be good. And it...
Faith Tyburski, Editor
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
This time last year, we were all hoping that by next year everything would be back to normal. But here we are a year later. While it is better than where we were a year ago, it is nowhere near where we thought it would be. I am not going to...
Patrick McHaleJr, Writer
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
In the 21st century, technological advancements have been at the forefront of human progress, but more often than not, they come with many sacrifices as well. Have you ever looked at the night sky and seen a blinking light, assuming it to...
Estefany SortoMelendez, Writer
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
What could be a possible side effect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? According to the CDC updates/information, the most common side effects are pain, redness, and swelling. You can also feel tired, get headaches, a fever, or muscle pain. Here...
Gianna Dennis, Writer
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
Have you ever tried Shrimpy’s Burrito Bar? It’s a restaurant owned by Walt Whitman High School graduates. The owners Ryan and John are incredibly dedicated to the business and leave every one of their customers satisfied. I had the wonderful...
James Steigerwald, Writer
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
As vaccinations start to roll out across the world, a lot of us find ourselves eager to go see our family and friends again or simply just want to visit new places. However, traveling still remains somewhat dangerous, as we don’t know who...
June 15, 2021
The school year is finally coming to an end. And with that, students in Advanced Placement classes (APs) recently took their final exams in their respective courses, referred to as AP exams. Some students...
Whitman’s Spring Play: The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
May 3, 2021
Just as the upperclassmen were brought back to Walt Whitman full-time earlier this month, so has one of the school’s most cherished events of the year: the spring musical. On April 23rd, 24th, and 25th,...
The Pros and Cons of Social Media
May 3, 2021
Looking at screens all day is awful for health. Despite the fact that many people are aware of this, they are forced to stare at screens for work or school. After staring at screens all day, people then...
Jack O'Loughlin, Writer
May 3, 2021 • No Comments
Just as the upperclassmen were brought back to Walt Whitman full-time earlier this month, so has one of the school’s most cherished events of the year: the spring musical. On April 23rd, 24th, and 25th, the members of Centerstage,...
Gabriel Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021 • No Comments
With 2020 coming to a close, it is that time to look back and reflect on some of the great things that occurred this year. For gamers, the event for such a thing is the Game Awards, the annual awards ceremony honoring achievements...
Gabriel Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2020 • No Comments
The video game industry is expanding at a rapid pace—the market is expected to pass $159.3 billion by the end of 2020. This means that there are plenty of opportunities—as a side hustle, through freelancing, creating...
James Steigerwald, Writer
December 2, 2020 • No Comments
Will the film industry ever be the same? The Coronavirus pandemic has halted film production and closed cinemas all around the world. Movies have been either postponed to future dates or canceled altogether. Attendance...
Raymond Nazario, Writer
December 2, 2020 • No Comments
Video games were first created back in the 1950s and have been popular ever since to those who want a break from reality to relax. Since Covid-19, there has been a major spike in the popularity of video games. During the...
June 5, 2020 • No Comments
For many Whitman students, one of the best parts of the day is when school ends. After the bell rings, many of us go to club meetings, sports practice, or attend one of the many enjoyable events hosted in its Performing Arts...
January 27, 2020 • No Comments
What is the “best” holiday movie? How does one even go about defining such a thing? It was decided that the most efficient way to determine the “best” holiday movie was to ask a select group of individuals about their...
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Ashar Farooq, Managing Editor
January 31, 2018 • No Comments
As we ring in 2018, it is time to reflect on 2017. This was for sure a year of great happenings. The year started out with the transfer of power in Washington as President-Elect Donald Trump took the oath...
Ashar Farooq, Managing Editor
January 31, 2018 • No Comments
With 2017 now over, here is what 2018 may hold for the world. The 2018 Winter Olympics are going to unite the world and feature great sporting events in Pyeongchang, South Korea. These games will be held...
Ashar Farooq, Co-Managing Editor
December 3, 2017 • No Comments
Election Day 2017 has provided some significant results and outcomes. There is no doubt that the last election changed the course of the nation when Donald Trump was elected as the President of the United...
Shaan Khan, Guest Contributor
November 6, 2017 • No Comments
It’s just a fact that when you unlock your phone you expect everything to work. Users today take this for granted. How would you feel if you tried to open FaceTime and it wouldn’t work? Would...
Ashar Farooq, Politics Editor
May 2, 2017 • No Comments
With the Trump presidency now in full gear, many of Trump’s cabinet picks have been confirmed by the Senate. However, President Trump’s cabinet picks have raised many controversies. One major controversy...
Ashar Farooq, Politics Editor
May 2, 2017 • No Comments
It has become an axiom of history to oppose the opposite party in American politics. This has become relevant as the Democratic Party elects Tom Perez as its next chairman. Tom Perez has a tough task ahead...
Ashar Farooq, Politics Editor
May 2, 2017 • No Comments
The Trump presidency is just beginning to take shape as more than a month has passed by since January 20, 2017. There have been many developments and controversies surrounding the new administration. Recently,...
- Women’s March March 5, 2017
Abigail Tavera, Editor
May 3, 2021 • No Comments
If you go to Walt Whitman High School, you would know that the bowling team was on the announcements non-stop during this past January and February. Between their many wins...
Abigail Tavera, Editor
December 2, 2020 • No Comments
How are athletes and coaches dealing with new practicing regulations and what are the new changes to come as the winter season approaches? The cancellation of sports due...
Ethan Halle, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019 • No Comments
The Walt Whitman Varsity Football team closed out a fantastic spirit week full of excitement and adrenaline with its annual Homecoming game on Saturday, October 5th against...
Kayla Sakayan, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2019 • No Comments
After closing out their regular season with an undefeated record, the Whitman Girls’ Varsity Tennis (GVT) team won the league champions hip title for the first time...
Powderpuff 2019 Under the Lights
November 21, 2019
On Friday, October 4th, Whitman’s annual Powder...
Lebron Joins Lakers, Upsetting Kobe Fans
November 9, 2018
When LeBron decided to sign a 4 year deal with the...
April 4, 2018
On Sunday, February 18th, 2018, the newly redesigned...
Loading ...Estefany SortoMelendez, Writer
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
What could be a possible side effect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? According to the CDC updates/information, the most common side effects are pain, redness, and swelling....
Gianna Dennis, Writer
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
Have you ever tried Shrimpy’s Burrito Bar? It’s a restaurant owned by Walt Whitman High School graduates. The owners Ryan and John are incredibly dedicated to the business...
James Steigerwald, Writer
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
As vaccinations start to roll out across the world, a lot of us find ourselves eager to go see our family and friends again or simply just want to visit new places. However,...
Gabriel Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2021 • No Comments
The school year is finally coming to an end. And with that, students in Advanced Placement classes (APs) recently took their final exams in their respective courses, referred...
Faith Tyburski, Editor
May 3, 2021 • No Comments
Looking at screens all day is awful for health. Despite the fact that many people are aware of this, they are forced to stare at screens for work or school. After staring...
May 3, 2021
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2020 Holiday Activities— COVID-19 Can’t Stop All Our Fun!
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