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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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Erik Rees

Erik Rees, Staff Writer

Erik Rees is a senior staff writer. He plays for the varsity baseball team at WJ.

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Erik Rees senior reflection

Erik Rees’ senior reflection

May 20, 2022
March Madness games kicked off on March 17 this year. Every year, the tournament gives college athletes a chance to impress the world in hopes of playing in the NBA.

Point counterpoint: Does college basketball reign supreme over the NBA?

May 12, 2022
Commissioner Rob Manfred sits for an All-Star Game interview. Last week, Manfred and MLB came to terms with the players union on a collective bargaining agreement that will aim to ban shifts along with implementing pitch clocks and larger bases.

Point/Counterpoint: Was banning shifts the right move for the MLB?

March 29, 2022
For 20 years, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick led the most dominant dynasty in football history. Here, the Patriots are seen taking the field in 2012 against the Giants for one of their nine super bowl appearances in the Brady-Belichick era.

Point/Counterpoint: Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick

March 7, 2022
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates a week six victory. Mahomes and the Chiefs, who protested the NFLs overtime rules in 2019, played two playoff games this year under the same format.

P/CP: Should NFL overtime rules change?

February 17, 2022
The current Washington Football Team logo as of July 2020. Washington has announced a complete re-branding along with an official name change coming in early February.

Washington Football Team aims for new name, fresh start

January 27, 2022
Former head coach Jon Gruden during a practice in his second stint with the Raiders organization. Earlier this month, Gruden resigned following the disclosure of his personal emails.

Jon Gruden resigns amid leaked email controversy

November 16, 2021
Shortstop Dansby Swanson of the Atlanta Braves fields a ground ball. Swanson has played a key role in Atlantas surprise run to the NLCS this year both in the field and at the plate.

As October Cools Down, MLB Postseason Heats Up

October 21, 2021
Junior Braden LaChapelle previews his fantasy football rosters before a critical week three matchup. He makes sure to choose the players that seemingly have the easiest matchup so that they can earn a lot of points.

Fantasy Football Season Heating up at WJ

October 15, 2021
Some students take gap years to travel before college, others get jobs. While gap years may have a slight negative connotation, they can be very valuable.

Gap years: good or bad?

May 11, 2021
Another famous athlete with quite a few superstitions is Tennis star Serena Williams. Some of her pre-game rituals include bringing her shower sandals to the court and tying her shoelaces in a specific way.

Superstitions in sports: How athletes from all levels find success through rituals

January 5, 2021
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