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Third period students get competitive as they participate in a “guess the finger spelling word” game as their weekly “Fun Friday” game. The winning team of the game gets a prize, which contains all kinds of snacks from Dum Dums to Gatorade. “They are really fun and help me practice my signing,” junior Dan Yaniv said.
Kiara Campbell strives to spread ASL community
Abby Kee, Print News Editor • September 29, 2023
Field hockey pregame interview with Sofia Reyes
Field hockey pregame interview with Sofia Reyes
September 29, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Byrd attempts an end zone catch. Byrd rushed for 173 yards with one touchdown against Paint Branch.
Wildcats fight off Panthers, Patriots in striking triumphs
Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor • September 29, 2023
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George Orwells 1984 is still relevant today

George Orwell's 1984 is still relevant today

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Minutes after the lunch bell dings, students scramble to line up outside of Giant, patiently waiting to be allowed to enter. “They give you a yellow card pass to enter Giant and then you hand it back to them when you leave. Overall, the whole process of waiting, getting a pass, having to go find what you want, and checking out takes a while,” sophomore Francisco Navas Porras said.

Giant enacts new 25-person lunch policy

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Pre-Calculus teacher Brian Fairall takes attendance during 5th period before students engage in taking a Unit Test. In past years students were only offered Honors Pre-Calculus and on-level Pre-calculus with WJ in question about adding AP Pre-Calculus, many are wondering how many students will actually sign up for the course.

College Board announces AP Precalculus

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Last year, current sophomore Jane Umhofer went to WJ’s Homecoming dance with a group of close friends. The four of them stayed the whole time and were never bored.

Is Homecoming better with or without a date?

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The infamous Barstool logo reimagined with WJ colors. Most barstool accounts in the county have a similar profile picture, using the same logo with their own color scheme.

Barstool accounts add to high school sports

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Allison Ewing, new AP Psych teacher, lectures her seventh period class. Ewing has taught for 17 years and came to WJ to make her commute easier.

New WJ faculty adds to community

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MAP testing was recently taken by underclassmen to measure students academic level. But at this point, in high school, what can students really infer from the MAP test scores?

Is MAP testing useful for highschoolers?

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Head coach Neil Gottlieb (middle) observes the girls varsity soccer game against Wootton on Sept. 11. Gottliebs coaching style gives the girls the ability to play freely. He is very hands-off during games and generally lets us do what we know how to do, senior Federica Gavelli said.

Girls varsity soccer scores new head coach Neil Gottlieb

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Photo courtesy of Needpix Many high school relationships lead to fighting and inevitably end in heartbreak

Relationship issue: High school relationships are unhealthy

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Opinion
Students tackle homecoming, SAT scheduling conflict
Students tackle homecoming, SAT scheduling conflict
Ian Alves, Staff Writer • September 28, 2023
Students attend a Thursday night football game against Paint Branch high school on Sept. 22. Surprisingly, this game created a decent turnout for it being on a Thursday night. “All my friends stayed, but at halftime, people started to leave because it was a school night,” senior Oliver Simons said.
Friday Night Lights punted to Thursday
Lily Tapparo, Senior Sports Editor • September 27, 2023

“Wiggalo wi-wi-galo.” The bleachers fill in and...

Students in Taraneh Azanis English class are hard at work adding the final touches to their projects about the 1930s. The class did this project to deepen their understanding of the book Of Mice and Men.
A senior’s guide to succeeding freshman year
Suzanne Hancock, Staff Writer • September 27, 2023

Freshman year is a start of new beginnings, an exciting...

Students drowning in beginning-of-year quizzes
Students drowning in beginning-of-year quizzes
Rhea Noumair, Print Opinion editor and illustrator • September 27, 2023

It’s the beginning of the year, students are just...

Sports
Field hockey pregame interview with Sofia Reyes
Field hockey pregame interview with Sofia Reyes
September 29, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Byrd attempts an end zone catch. Byrd rushed for 173 yards with one touchdown against Paint Branch.
Wildcats fight off Panthers, Patriots in striking triumphs
Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor • September 29, 2023

Senior quarterback Charlie Blessing receives the snap...

The Wildcats line up before the opening game of the season on Sept. 6 against the Quince Orchard Cougars. The game ended in a 3-1 defeat for the Cats but the team showed promising signs for the season to come.
Boys soccer looks to build off 3-2 start
Jose Tovar, Online Sports Editor • September 28, 2023

The boys' soccer team has started the season 3-3 with...

Students attend a Thursday night football game against Paint Branch high school on Sept. 22. Surprisingly, this game created a decent turnout for it being on a Thursday night. “All my friends stayed, but at halftime, people started to leave because it was a school night,” senior Oliver Simons said.
Friday Night Lights punted to Thursday
Lily Tapparo, Senior Sports Editor • September 27, 2023

“Wiggalo wi-wi-galo.” The bleachers fill in and...

Arts & Entertainment
Link Generations Club holds an interest meeting on Wednesday, September 20. The club officers, Junior President Sophie Amalyan, Junior Vice President Bella Rose, Junior Secretary Nadeen Orabi and Junior Treasurer Carissa Chen presented in front of the group about the clubs purpose and how it will operate, including how members should fill out the form for SSL hours.
Link Generations Club strives to close the gap between youths, senior citizens
Mia Magone and Sara Elster • September 28, 2023
A huge film event is close to ending, with a film based on a toy and a film based on a physicist both the center stage. Many have seen both movies back-to-back.
The female 21st century and the nuclear 20th: understanding “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”
Josh Hananel, A&E assistant • September 27, 2023

Barbenheimer What makes these two films such a package?...

Fans make up their minds about “UTOPIA” by Travis Scott. People spent months waiting for the release of the album on July 28.
Utopia: Worth the Wait?
Gil Gordon, Print A&E Editor • September 27, 2023

After five years of touring, collaborating with other...

Olivia Rodrigo performs vampire off her new album GUTS at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. GUTS was released Sept. 8, following Rodrigos 2021 breakout album SOUR.
Olivia Rodrigo spills her "GUTS" on latest album
Mia Halper, Senior A&E Editor • September 21, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, “GUTS,” is a masterstroke....

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