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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

The Pitch
Annabella Opipari

Annabella Opipari, Online Arts and Entertainment Editor

Senior Annabella Opipari is excited to be the Online A&E Editor in her first year on The Pitch. When she isn't writing stories or completing schoolwork, she loves to read, listen to vinyl, hang out with her dog and play guitar.

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In early March, the Missouri House of Representatives saw a bill that would ban ectopic pregnancies, which occur when the fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus. This bill was just one of many to be introduced introduced in states in an effort to severely restrict abortion.

Missouri’s ban on ectopic pregnancy abortions was illogical and oppressive

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
May 6, 2022
In early January, McMinn County, TNs school board voted to pull Maus from its curriculum. However, this ban has ironically helped Maus commercially-- it instead soared to second place on Amazons overall bestseller list, demonstrating how book bans can potentially be ineffective or even backfire.

Banning books is a threat to our society

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
March 28, 2022
When students returned to school for the second semester, many of them had to deal with brand new schedules. These new schedules included both new class times and new teachers, and students disagree on whether these schedule switches are actually beneficial.

Point/Counterpoint: Is changing teachers every semester beneficial or convenient?

Nour Faragallah and Annabella Opipari
February 15, 2022
One of Hollywoods most well-known shows, the Golden Globes took place on January 9. Despite being broadcast in years past, the event wasnt televised at all this year, relying on social media to announce winners.

What’s the deal with the Golden Globes?

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
January 26, 2022
Released November 24, 2021, House of Gucci stars Lady Gaga and Adam Driver as Patrizia Reggiani and Maurizio Gucci respectively. House of Gucci was filmed in Italy, and is the second film in which Gaga has played a major role, with the 2018 remake of A Star is Born being her first.

“House of Gucci” bewilders and bedazzles in a glamorous romp through the family’s downfall

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
January 10, 2022
Many students at WJ express unhealthy connections to celebrities. These manifest in a variety of ways, from obsessive factual knowledge to heavy accumulation of celebrity memorabilia.

Students are unhealthily obsessed with celebrities

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
December 31, 2021
Teachers give too much work in college app season

Teachers give too much work in college app season

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
November 17, 2021
Candyman is Nia DaCostas second time directing a major full-length film (after 2018s Little Woods). The film also features production from Jordan Peele, who is renowned for directing acclaimed horror films Get Out and Us.

“Candyman”: a chilling thriller with new tricks up its sleeve

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
November 3, 2021
One of two quesadillas that I tried, this al pastor quesadilla (made up of pork and cheese) was the more disappointing of the two, though both were subpar. As one can see from the picture, the quesadillas were almost nauseatingly greasy.

Let’s Taco restaurant review

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
October 19, 2021
Red, White & Royal Blue was published in May 2019 and has won several awards, including the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance. It is also Casey McQuistons debut novel.

Book Review: Red, White & Royal Blue

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
October 12, 2021
Recognize the watercolor on the cover? Most fans of The Office will: its the piece that Michael buys from Pam during her art show (Business School; S3E17), and it depicts the Dunder Mifflin building from an outsiders view. The painting shows up multiple times after this episode during the series, and when the show concluded, the original painting ended up with Jenna Fischer, who played Pam.

Anticipated book releases

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
September 20, 2021
Arlo Parks’s debut album, “Collapsed in Sunbeams,” was released January 29, 2021. Described as “kind of like bedroom pop mixed with a little bit of indie folk and a little bit of R&B” (Morning Edition), “Collapsed in Sunbeams” has been praised for Parks’s revealing, vulnerable and relatable lyrics.

The best albums of 2021 (so far)

Annabella Opipari, Online A&E Editor
June 13, 2021
Many WJ students explored their own relationship with music during quarantine. Some students expanded their taste and others expressed themselves through playing different instruments.

Students discover new music during quarantine

Annabella Opipari, Special to The Pitch
January 7, 2021
Members of the mock trial club prepare to make their case. There is extensive preparation before each trial.

Mock Trial club begins preparation

Annabella Opipari, Special to The Pitch
November 30, 2020
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