The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Juan Guaido supporters gather in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Guaido declared himself interim president on January 23, a move that sparked controversy within and outside of the country.

Crisis in Venezuela spurs mass protests

Ian Rees, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2019
Construction of the wall on the southern border has begun. President Trump used his power to declare a national emergency to get the funds for the wall, though opponents argue the constitutionality of the emergency declaration.

Trump’s national emergency sparks constitutional debate

Ian Rees, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2019
Bryce Harper signed a 13 $330 million deal with NL East foe Philadelphia Phillies. Nationals fans should boo him in his return to DC.

Bryce Harper deserves to be booed in DC return

Ian Rees, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2019
President Trump 2019 State of the Union address revolved around unity, America first and border protection. The address was essentially all the same of what Trump has harped on for months.

State of the Union: all talk, no action

Ian Rees, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2019
Students at WJ are typically liberal. This creates an unfortunate confirmation bias that damages the school.

Confirmation bias: a damaging aspect to life at WJ

Ian Rees, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
A total of 161 WJ students responded to a poll asking which political party matches their views best. Students confirmed the stereotype that WJ is very liberal.

Politics at WJ: which way does the student body lean?

Ian Rees, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
President Trump signs an Executive Order in early August to reimpose sanctions on Iran. Trump elected to withdraw the US from the Iran nuclear agreement in May, among other controversial decisions.

President Trump 2018 year in review

Ian Rees, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2019

Finish the vine

Allie Rothman and Austin Muchetti
December 4, 2018

Student thoughts on school safety presentation

Daria London, Online opinion Editor
November 26, 2018
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