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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

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Donald Tompkins, North Face Founder, Dies at 72

Laura Grajales, Politics Writer December 24, 2015

Douglas Tompkins, 72, co-founder of outerwear company The North Face  died on Tuesday, December 8.  The later turned conservationist succumbed to hypothermia after his kayak capsized in the freezing...

MLB Winter Meetings Leave High Expectations for 2016 Season

MLB Winter Meetings Leave High Expectations for 2016 Season

Clifford Sweezey, Sports Editor December 23, 2015

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday spirit is in the air and MLB GM’s are making their moves to try and prepare a championship caliber team for the 2016 season. Some of this year’s...

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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...

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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...

President Obama Addresses the Nation on ISIL

President Obama Addresses the Nation on ISIL

Gabrielle Safian, Politics Writer December 22, 2015

On December 6, President Obama addressed the nation on his plans to keep America a safe place and fight ISIL. “I have no greater responsibility than the safety of the American people,” Obama said...

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Can Google’s Pixel C Match Its Competitors?

Josh Joseph, Lifestyle Writer December 21, 2015

The Pixel C marks a new direction for Google. Never before has the company designed both the hardware and software of an Android device. The Pixel C also brings Android to a new category of devices --...

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Paris Climate Conference Reaches Historic Agreement

Megan Neuman, Politics Writer December 21, 2015

Earlier this month, delegates from 195 countries met at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris to discuss the historic climate change plan.  After a grueling two weeks, an agreement was...

Project Runway’s Make It Work Moment

Project Runway’s Make It Work Moment

Rachel Vaughan, Lifestyle Writer December 16, 2015

Calling all fans of Project Runway – Project Runway Junior Season 2 is here! Before you change the channel after remembering the disgrace the show was in the previous season, keep in mind that this...

Troye Sivan’s New Album

Troye Sivan’s New Album

Sarah Panza, Arts and Entertainment Writer December 16, 2015

Troye Sivan Mellet, who goes by Troye Sivan, is an up-and-coming Australian singer/songwriter whose face has been popping up all over iTunes lately. After getting a jumpstart from his popular YouTube channel,...

Support For ISIS Within The U.S. Rises

Support For ISIS Within The U.S. Rises

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer December 16, 2015

ISIS has been growing in power in the Middle East, with many nations trying to keep it at bay. The militant group arose as, partially, the result of American support for al-Qaeda. In the 1980s, the United...

How Does Art Affect Your Mind?

How Does Art Affect Your Mind?

Deanna Tabibzada, Arts and Entertainment Writer December 16, 2015

We all know that art, especially visual art, is meant to make us feel something or to understand a story through the artist's eyes. But what does viewing or making a work of art actually do to our minds? Arts.Mic...

Golden State Warriors Reach 21-0

Golden State Warriors Reach 21-0

Zach Lella, Sports Writer December 15, 2015

The defending NBA champs, the Golden State Warriors, have started the season 21-0 after a close win in Toronto on December 5th. The Warriors won the game 112-109, getting 44 points from reigning MVP...

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