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The Paw Print

The student news site of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY.

The Paw Print

The student news site of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY.

The Paw Print

Inspiration 4’s awesome launch!

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Inspiration 4: Spearhead of the Future?

Patrick McHaleJr, Writer November 17, 2021

Since the late 1950s, all space research has been conducted by different government agencies, whether in conjunction or competition. However, recently private companies have been taking initiative and...

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Conflict in the Cosmos? Concerns Over the New Starlink Satellites

Patrick McHaleJr, Writer June 15, 2021

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...

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Everything to Know About the New Mars Rover

Patrick McHaleJr, Writer May 3, 2021

With the growing global interests in the final frontier, it's important to stay up-to-date on any new developments in space technologies and exploration. On February 18th, 2021, at 20:55 UTC time, NASA’s...

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A Guide to the Video Game Industry for High School Students

Gabriel Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2020

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,...

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How the Pandemic Has Affected Video Games

Raymond Nazario, Writer December 2, 2020

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...

Isabelle and Doomguy: The friendship that should not have been. 

Sebastian Rosa June 5, 2020

As we approach week 726 of quarantine on our little island in the Atlantic, it feels like we should look back and reflect on how our self-imposed isolation has affected us and the greater world. Many unfortunate...

Mario Kart Tour’s Slippery Downward Slope

By James Steigerwald January 27, 2020

When Mario Kart Tour was first released, users were eager to experience the sensation of racing as their favorite Mario characters in a whole new way. As a result, the game was played all over the world...

Mario Kart Tour – The Mobile Experience

James Steigerwald, Staff Writer November 21, 2019

Mario Kart has been a classic video game since Nintendo released the first version in 1992. Over the years, several other versions were released, including Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart...

Are We Really Hearing Our Music?

Are We Really Hearing Our Music?

Josh Joseph, Section Editor February 18, 2018

Today, music is more accessible than ever before. The albums that were reserved by our parents for special occasions and dedicated listening sessions are now available at a moment’s notice, with nearly...

Overview on Cryptocurrencies

Overview on Cryptocurrencies

Shaan Khan, Staff Writer February 10, 2018

Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are online currencies that use cryptography to secure their transactions, hence the prefix “crypto.”  Bitcoin, like gold, is viewed by some as a viable long term...

2018 Preview

2018 Preview

Ashar Farooq, Managing Editor January 31, 2018

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...

Computer Science Opportunities at Whitman

Computer Science Opportunities at Whitman

Shaan Khan, Staff Writer December 21, 2017

     It has been 42 years since the release of the first personal computer and computing is booming.  Around 85% of households have personal computers while around 73% have Internet connection, according...

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