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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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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
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
Students drowning in beginning-of-year quizzes

Students drowning in beginning-of-year quizzes

Rhea Noumair, Print Opinion editor and illustrator
September 27, 2023
Standardized testing is one way students showcase their academic capabilities. For the past few years, many colleges and universities have established test-optional policies. These policies enable students to make a decision and reflect on their academic lives.

Test optional policies are beneficial for students

Sara Karbowski, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Editor
September 20, 2023
Senior Kathleen Ryder explores a map illustrating inequality in Detroit, Michigan, as part of the activity Using Geography To Address Societal Issues in her AP Human Geography class.

Why learning human geography is more important than you may think

Allison Xu, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2023
Even after getting their parking permits, students are still struggling to find a spot in the lot. Many are in favor of assigned spots, which could make the process more convenient and fun. “I think we should each have our own allotted spot, and decorate them,” senior Sylvie Bergoffen said.

Assigned parking spots make sense

Geetanjali Raju, Online News Editor
September 14, 2023
Should workload be lightened in the fourth quarter?

Should workload be lightened in the fourth quarter?

Jordan Silverstien, Special to the Pitch
June 16, 2023
After many months of drowning in school work, summer break is the vital time for students to unwind doing the things they love. The anticipation of going to the beach, making a summer bucket list and lounging by the pool is overwhelming.

How to live your best life in summer

Suzanne Hancock, Staff Writer
June 15, 2023
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