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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

Apple’s New Night Shift Feature Gives Your Eyes a Rest

Josh Joseph, Lifestyle Writer March 20, 2016

In the coming weeks, Apple will release iOS 9.3, a brand new version of their mobile operating system. The update brings a few changes to Apple's user experience, including fingerprint protection for Notes...

Besides What You See, I Have Confidence In Me

Besides What You See, I Have Confidence In Me

Meghan Italo, Opinion Writer March 18, 2016

Confidence is extremely sought after, especially among young people who desire success both socially and academically. So, what makes someone confident? Confidence is being able to have trust in yourself....

Is Obsession with Popular Brands Inevitable in Today’s World?

Is Obsession with Popular Brands Inevitable in Today’s World?

Ashar Farooq, Opinion Writer March 17, 2016

Dictionary.com defines popular as “regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general.” It defines obsession as “the domination of one’s thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea,...

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks to reporters before addressing the Republican Party of Arkansas Reagan Rockefeller dinner in Hot Springs, Ark., Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Pope Francis Calls Out Donald Trump’s Christian Values

Jenny Duclay, Guest Contributor March 16, 2016

Donald Trump is a businessman and a politician who currently is the leading Republican presidential candidate. He is a Christian-American citizen and was born in New York.  Not long ago, Pope Francis...

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Microsoft Favors Apple in FBI Controversy

Huma Ilyas, Politics Writer March 16, 2016

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook recently refused to assist the FBI in unlocking a terrorist's iPhone. Apple’s objection to helping the law enforcement break into an iPhone owned by one of the San Bernardino shooters...

On Climate Change and Politics

On Climate Change and Politics

Ashar Farooq, Opinion Writer March 16, 2016

It seems that politics is being shoved into our faces this election season. This is mainly due to the explosive statements and exchanges of the candidates, especially Mr. Trump, and his political party....

Trump, Rubio, and Fahrenheit 451?

Trump, Rubio, and Fahrenheit 451?

Shaan Khan, Politics Writer March 16, 2016

We live in a dog-eat-dog world where people take advantage of others.  With the heat and excitement of the election to become leader of the free world, candidates will take advantage of any flaws to get...

Will Trump Lead to the Destruction of the Republican Party?

Will Trump Lead to the Destruction of the Republican Party?

Gabrielle Safian, Politics Writer March 15, 2016

Donald Trump is poised to win the Republican nomination after his many primary and caucus wins of the last few weeks. The Republican Party is  horrified that, in November, Trump may lose the election...

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Listening: How Much Do We Miss?

Meghan Italo, Opinion Writer March 15, 2016

You probably hear a lot from older generations that young people today just don’t know how to listen. How much truth is behind that statement? Are our communication skills really going down the drain? Next...

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America’s Hidden Moral Crisis: Veteran Homelessness

Julianna Pasquarello, Guest Contributor March 14, 2016

“I think my favorite part of growing up was being in New York, surrounded by all different people with so many things happening all at once. It was the feeling of being a part of something, you know?” I...

Super Tuesday Coverage

Super Tuesday Coverage

Laura Grajales, Politics Writer March 14, 2016

Super Tuesday the one day where the most primary elections occur. This year, it happened to fall on March 1. The states who held elections on Super Tuesday were Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts,...

Deadpool Delivers

Deadpool Delivers

Hans Bas, Arts and Entertainment Writer March 14, 2016

So for the first time in my life, I had to pull out my driver’s license to watch a movie. I’ve been to R-rated movies in my younger years, along with friends who did not look like they were 17+, and...

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