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Theater Honor Society Hosts First Ever Curtain Call

Theater Honor Society Hosts First Ever Curtain Call

Hans Bas, Lifestyle Writer February 17, 2016

On Friday night, February 5th, Walt Whitman’s Theater Honor Society unveiled its first annual Curtain Call stage production. Unlike the conventional production of a single play/musical, Curtain Call...

Emerging Virus Spreads Across Brazil

Emerging Virus Spreads Across Brazil

Doug Marr, Politics Writer February 16, 2016

Fũtbol fans from around the world massed in the Brazilian city of Natal in 2014 to watch that year’s World Cup. Unfortunately for Natal, the World Cup wasn’t the only major occurrence caused by that...

The Truth About Assimilation

The Truth About Assimilation

Gaby Ramirez, Guest Contributer February 2, 2016

Should we force immigrants to assimilate into American culture? This seems to be one of the most prevalent debates in modern times. To begin, let’s define assimilation. According to Merriam-Webster,...

Is the ICE Going Beyond Its Limits? Threats of Deportation Haunt Hispanic Families

Is the ICE Going Beyond Its Limits? Threats of Deportation Haunt Hispanic Families

Kevin Vasquez Martinez, Opinion Writer February 2, 2016

Hispanic students of immigrant families are struggling to go to school due to their concern with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or the ICE. These students are concerned that they will be...

Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer

10 Reasons Why You Should Play A School Sport

Ilana Desmond, Sports Editor February 1, 2016

As students enter high school, they are exposed to hundreds of extracurricular activities to choose from.  It may be overwhelming to choose which ones to participate in and which ones best fit the student's...

Happy Nuclear Year!

Happy Nuclear Year!

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer January 26, 2016

The nuclear weapon game has changed drastically since the first bomb was dropped on Japan. Since the bomb's discovery, the technology and production of nuclear bombs have drastically improved. There are...

An emotional President Barack Obama, joined by Vice President Joe Biden, pauses as he recalled the 20 first-graders killed in 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School, while speaking in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, about steps his administration is taking to reduce gun violence. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

New Year, New Gun Reform?

Shayna Greene, Opinion Editor January 18, 2016

52,670. That’s how many gun-related incidents there were in 2015.  13,350. That’s how many gun-related deaths there were in 2015.  The United States has seen 330 mass shootings and almost 2,000...

Source: factcoexist.com

Is it Hot in Here Or is it Just Me?

Rebecca LaManna, Opinion Writer January 18, 2016

Ah, winter: the time when snow falls and covers the land in a cold white blanket. Some say it's the most wonderful time of year, yet looking outside, it feels like spring. What exactly did everyone think...

New Year, New Tech: The Best of CES 2016

New Year, New Tech: The Best of CES 2016

Josh Joseph, Arts and Entertainment Writer January 18, 2016

Every year, tech companies and members of the press gather in Las Vegas, Nevada for the world-renowned Consumer Electronics Show. At CES, the biggest names in tech reveal their plans for the year to come,...

Source: nbc.com

New Year, Old Shows

Shannon McHale January 4, 2016

  Even though the new year is sure to be packed full of amazing new shows, here are some of the best ones that have already finished. Parenthood Parenthood is a show you can watch with the...

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Cam Newton Leads the Panthers to An Undefeated Season

Shannon McHale, Sports Writer December 23, 2015

Number one in the draft, on the field, and in the NFC South, Cam Newton has been dominating the 2015 NFL season after leading his team with a 13-0 record. The Carolina Panthers were considered the underdog...

Source: http://www.citypages.com/

Whitman Invites Mayhem into Seniors’ Minds

Shayna Greene, Opinion Editor December 22, 2015

On Friday, December 11, The Mayhem Poets dropped the mike at Walt Whitman with what they called “hip hop mixed with stand-up comedy.” From slam poetry to rap, The Mayhem Poets captivated students that...

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