Message Megan: A Weighty Issue
Megan Chun, Online Editor-in-Chief
Dear Megan, I am concerned about a friend of mine who has started a diet. She is worried about her weight and counts the calories in everything she eats even though she isn’t overweight. I know it’s not an eating disorder right now, but I’m afraid it may lead to one. Should I tell an adult? Do you have any advice for me? Sincerely, A...
Club Profile: It’s Academic
Grace Leslau, Online Feature Co-editor & Print Assistant Feature Editor
It’s Academic is a club at WJ that participates in game shows. Club members meet three times a week to practice answering questions on a wide variety of topics. In preparation for competitions, club members must become familiar with material and be able to recall information quickly. The team is coached by Stuart Safford and Jacqueline Robbins. “The...
Ban on Women in Combat Lifted
Caroline Steel, Online News Co-editor
On Wed., Jan. 24, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced plans to allow women in combat positions, opening the doors not only to thousands of jobs, but also to a flurry of adamant opinions. The decision formally allows women into combat positions on the ground, overturning the 1994 ruling which excluded them from on-the-ground combat units. While...
Athlete profile: Ana Gomerez
Ben Resnick, Online Sports Editor & Print Assistant Sports Editor
Senior Ana Gomerez had a historic indoor track season for a WJ jumper. Gomerez was the county’s top triple jumper and came in seventh in the long run. In addition to being a great jumper, Gomerez was a valuable asset as a runner. She ran the four by two hundred relay at the county meets and also was a very good 55-meter runner. Gomerez is on...
Club Profile: Persian Club
Christine Bersabal, Online Feature Co-Editor & Print Assistant Feature Co-Editor
Though the area once called Persia no longer exists, the Persian Club at WJ aims to discuss and inform others about their culture. The club, sponsored by math teacher Jaleh Schulz, meets Wednesdays at lunch in room 232. Vice president of the club, senior Humon Heidarian, joined the club during his junior year. “I have always wanted to go to...
updated May 21, 2013
Did you receive your Weekly H.U.G? May 12-18
Izzy Salant, Online News Co-Editor & Print Assistant News Editor
Home- On Fri. May 17, WJ held its annual Senior Prom at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. at 8:30 p.m. Tickets were $40.00 and were sold at the kiosk until last Friday. When prom finished, guests were invited to the After Prom Breakfast held in the WJ cafeteria, which took place at 12:00 a.m. United States- The Associated Press (AP)...
updated May 24, 2013
Student Profile: Junior Class President Kyle Lopez
Christine Bersabal, Online Feature Co-Editor & Print Assistant Feature Co-Editor
Junior Kyle Lopez is very passionate about his position as class president. After being involved with student government this year, Lopez plans on running for president of the student government association (SGA) next year. “I decided to run for [class] president when I wanted more of a leadership role at the school,” he said. “[That...
updated May 9, 2013
The Integrity of Cheating
Dashel Lewis, Online Editorial Editor
One of the lasting images of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa was Uruguay striker Luis Suarez using his hands to stop a goalbound shot from Ghana. Outfield players are not allowed to use their hands in soccer, however Suarez made the calculated decision to block the shot and accept the penalty of a red card and a penalty kick for Ghana....
updated May 7, 2013
Athlete Profile: Cori Caggiano
Ben Resnick, Online sports editor
Senior Cori Caggiano is one of the top lacrosse players in the county. Caggiano plays attack wing and scorches defense with her combination of speed and power. Although Caggiano’s individual accomplishments are great, her main goal is helping the team succeed as she is one of the teams three captains. “[The team is] shooting...
updated May 9, 2013
Out of Character and “Into the Woods”
Izzy Salant, Online News Co-Editor & Print Assistant News Editor
I enjoy plays and musicals, so naturally I was intrigued when I discovered WJ S*T*A*G*E was performing “Into the Woods” for their spring production. After seeing last year’s production of “Les Miserables” (“Les Mis”) the year before and the hilarious production of “Noises Off,” I figured...
updated May 24, 2013
The Epic Collapse of the Washington Capitals (Again)
Ben Resnick, Online sports editor & Print Assistant Sports Editor
The annual Washington Capitals playoff collapse occurred again on the night of May 13 as the New York Rangers slaughtered the Capitals 5-0 in a must win game seven in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. For the past six years, the Capitals have made the playoffs and failed to make it past the second round. The losing...
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