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The “Thirteen Reasons Why” Controversy

The “Thirteen Reasons Why” Controversy

Kayla Sakayan/Natalie Ugenti, Opinion Writers May 18, 2017

The new Netflix series “Thirteen Reasons Why” has brought up the need for discussion in the teenage and adult communities. If you are one of the many who have watched this empowering, yet controversial...

Introducing the 2016-17 Varsity Debate Team

Joseph VanGostein January 9, 2017

After two days of intense tryouts, Whitman’s inaugural Varsity Debate Team has been announced. Congratulations to those who made it and thank you to everyone who tried out. Below are the names of Whitman’s...

Does 1984 Belong In Our Middle School?

Does 1984 Belong In Our Middle School?

Deanna Tabibzada, Arts and Entertainment Writer January 20, 2016

 1984 by George Orwell has been part of Stimson Middle School's English curriculum for years. Currently, there is a debate on whether the book should be banned from the school. The main argument against...

Debate: Are Athletics More Important Than Academics in America?

Debate: Are Athletics More Important Than Academics in America?

November 2, 2015

At Whitman, it's not uncommon to find students juggling multiple sports per academic year. Highly successful teams like Boys Varsity Soccer are a unifying force within the halls of Whitman, fostering a...

Amid Budget Cuts, High School Athletics Are Suffering

Ilana Desmond, Sports Edtior November 2, 2015

Although many people believe that schools are placing a bigger emphasis on athletics than academics, this is not entirely true.  Our school has made many budget cuts over the past few years, but they...

Drones in the United States

Drones in the United States

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer October 19, 2015

Drones – we’ve all seen them somewhere. The American interest in drones has led to great bounds of progress in developing new technology and making that technology readily available and affordable...

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