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Lil Nas X gets ready backstage at the 2019 MTV Music Video Awards. Lil Nas X blew up following the success of Old Town Road, a song that combined elements of country and rap to create a hit with cross genre appeal.

[Photo] How Lil Nas X uses controversy to sell albums

October 15, 2021
Many WJ seniors will be attending the University of Maryland in the Fall and will be impacted heavily by the vaccine requirements.

[Photo] MD university system requiring covid vaccinations

June 15, 2021
After having the all virtual draft in 2020, the NFL went back to a pretty normal draft atmosphere in 2021. The 49ers made a splash by selecting Trey Lance with the 3rd pick.

[Photo] 2021 NFL Draft Recap

June 1, 2021
Demi Lovato recently released a new documentary recounting the events that contributed to their overdose. The four part series can be viewed on the pop singers Youtube channel.

[Photo] Demi Lovato astounds in new documentary series, “Dancing with the Devil”

May 25, 2021
Steph Curry is having a historic season scoring the basketball for the Warriors. He continues to put a team with minimal talent on his back as he looks for his 3rd career MVP award.

[Photo] NBA MVP race heats up with playoffs looming

June 1, 2021
Washington Nationals shortstop Trae Turner rounds first base. The Nats are among the teams hoping to rebound from a rough 2020 season. Opening Day for the new season is April 1.

[Photo] MLB preview: a report on all 30 teams

April 16, 2021
Now with vaccinations becoming easier to receive, many teachers have found it easier to become vaccinated before returning to school.

[Photo] Teachers work to get vaccinated in preparation for return to school

April 12, 2021
The new Netlix film The Dig follows the archeological efforts to uncover the Anglo Saxon burial mounds at Sutton Hoo. Pictured is one of the most significant discoveries of the site, an Anglo Saxon Kings helmet.

[Photo] The Dig takes a few too many creative liberties with history

April 19, 2021
Minari stars Steven Yeun alongside Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung and Alan S. Kim. The flim is nomminated for six academy awards this year.

[Photo] “Minari’ captures life through immigrant’s eyes, telling the story of a family building their American dream

March 29, 2021
Passengers at Washington Dulles International Airport lining up at the check-in area for their flights. As national vaccination efforts have progressed and travel restrictions have been eased, high levels of travel are expected this spring.

[Photo] Top packing tips for a tremendous vacation

March 19, 2021
The Netflix musical comedy series Julie and the Phantoms covers deep topics of grief and loss while also providing a much needed break to audiences.

[Photo] Julie and the Phantoms: a ‘Bright’ spot in a difficult time

March 8, 2021
Black History Month is an annual observance that occurs during the month of February. The month serves as a way to acknowledge and celebrate Black achievements.

[Photo] Is Black history month enough?

March 2, 2021
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stand ready to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. Students predict that Brady and the Bucs will take home the win due to Brady’s history as a record breaking quarterback.

[Photo] Who will win Super Bowl 55?

February 3, 2021
Many low-income women struggle when they menstruate because they do not have the resources to purchase sanitary products. By installing sanitary and products in MCPS bathrooms, many female students will be able to gain access to this necessity.

[Photo] MCPS installs sanitary products in all middle and high school bathrooms

January 22, 2021
Zendaya at the Spider-Man: Homecoming premiere (2019). Zendaya stars as Rue in Euphoria, and historically won an Emmy for her performance in the show.

[Photo] Euphoria surprises viewers with a heart-wrenching special episode

January 15, 2021
LeBron James and Bradley Beal go head to head in a regular season matchup. This matchup will be watched closely this upcoming year with the addition of Russell Westbrook to the Wizards

[Photo] Is the NBA’s quick offseason giving advantages?

January 13, 2021
Taylor Swift released her ninth studio album, Evermore, on December 11, 2020.

[Photo] Taylor Swift’s second surprise album doesn’t disappoint

January 12, 2021
Eight-time All-Star James Harden has requested a trade, naming the Nets, Bucks, Heat, and 76ers as preferred destinations. However, teams should be cautious of him due to his record of selfish play.

[Photo] NBA teams shouldn’t trade for Harden

January 12, 2021
Supporters of President Trump and the far-right stormed the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday in a final bid to overturn the results of the election.

[Photo] WJ community reacts to political unrest in Capitol

January 7, 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.

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

January 5, 2021
John Wall looks to recover strong from his Achilles injury as the newest member of the Houston Rockets.

[Photo] Fan reaction to John Wall being traded

January 5, 2021
Many arts centers such as the Kennedy Center in DC have been forced to rethink their programs. One new innovation is the Digital stage where you can watch performances from the comfort of their home.

[Photo] Arts struggle to survive the transition to virtual performances

January 5, 2021
The most recognizable athlete to ever come out of Montgomery County celebrates on the podium after winning a gold medal. Katie Ledecky won four gold medals in the games.

[Photo] Best professional athletes to come from around moco

December 21, 2020
WJ students trie to relieve themselves of the stress filled year of 2020 with something normal of celebrating Thanksgiving.

[Photo] How WJ students celebrated Thanksgiving

December 21, 2020
Alex Smith watches on during pregame warm-ups as he unknowingly prepares for what will be his first game with playing time since his leg injury in 2018. He has since then led Washington to a 5-7 record and second place spot in the division.

[Photo] Dissapoinment of the NFC East

December 15, 2020
After missing out on March Madness in 2020, this season all eyes will be on college basketball by March. There are many teams that could take home the championship this season.

[Photo] College Basketball Preview

December 18, 2020
Ohio State clashes with their bitter rival Michigan. The last time Michigan beat Ohio State was 2011, the Wolverines are looking for revenge this year.

[Photo] Big 10 football preview

December 8, 2020
After the success of Stranger Things, many were eager to see what Millie Bobby Brown would do next. Netflixs Enola Holmes gives Brown an opportunity to shine like never before.

[Photo] Enola Holmes is a pleasant surprise

October 29, 2020
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum takes the ball down the court. Tatum looks to lead the Boston to their first NBA championship win since 2008.

[Photo] The NBA’s Response to COVID-19

October 6, 2020
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced allegations of transphobia following controversial tweets and the release of her new book, which features a male serial killer who kills in drag.

[Photo] What’s Going on in the World (Besides COVID-19) VI

September 30, 2020
Increasing amounts of protestors gather outside of state capitals protesting the lock down orders

[Photo] Protesting is not the safest option right now

May 10, 2020
While fans across the country will miss out on watching their team compete for an NCAA tournament championship, it can be enjoyable to go back and watch some classic March Madness affairs.

[Photo] Sports to re-watch during quarantine

April 17, 2020
New social distancing guidelines pose new challenges in everyones lives. Its important to consider how to maintain as much normal as possible.

[Photo] The need for a routine while social distancing

April 4, 2020
The recent tragic bus crashes have forced MoCo to pass reforms attempting to ensure safety at bus stops all across the county.

[Photo] Protect our children: MOCO bus stop reform

April 4, 2020
A young girl participates in an Easter egg hunt. Easter is one of the many upcoming holidays that WJ sudents will be celebrating.

[Photo] WJ students prepare for upcoming holiday celebrations

March 10, 2020
With the playoffs fast approaching, MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo has the Bucks in impeccable shape. Other top contenders in the league are hoping to keep up pace and take the title in June.

[Photo] Things to notice and look out for as the NBA season winds down

March 6, 2020
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[Photo] Superbowl halftime show: offensive or empowering?

February 26, 2020
Members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, pose for a photo with Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs football team, at the Chief’s training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 14, 2018. The Chiefs hosted a military appreciation day on their final day of training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Crane)

[Photo] Super Bowl 54 is an instant classic

February 25, 2020
Commissioner Rob Manfred has been criticized harshly across the MLB and the wider sports world for not coming down on the Astros harder. On February 18, Lebron James tweeted, Listen I know I don’t play baseball but I am in Sports and I know if someone cheated me out of winning the title and I found out about it I would be [expletive] irate!”

[Photo] Astros cheating scandal headlines MLB offseason

February 20, 2020
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[Photo] Patriots dynasty is not over

February 25, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders was unable to come away with a victory in Iowa in 2016, narrowly losing to eventual nominee Hillary Clinton, and came up just short in 2020 as well. While results are still technically up in the air, the Democratic Party has gone ahead and awarded Pete Buttigieg the most delegates from the caucus.

[Photo] Iowa caucuses lead to concerns, not clarity

February 11, 2020
Ovechkin recently surged into the goal leader in the NHL with his hat trick vs. the Los Angeles Kings. He is quickly approaching the 700 goal mark, and continues to move up the scoring list.

[Photo] NHL teams look to come out of All Star break strong

February 7, 2020
The Caps have rebounded after a Stanley Cup hangover in the previous season in a big way.

[Photo] Caps leading President’s Trophy going into All Star Weekend

January 28, 2020
WJ students had mixed reactions to the graduation location being moved to the UMBC event center. Some think it will be better than the Xfinity Center, as parking wont be as big of an issue, while others think it wont be as nice as Xfinity.

[Photo] WJ News Updates

January 28, 2020
Redskins fans were thrilled to see Bruce Allen finally out of Washington, but many question why it took so long. Owner Dan Snyder must be sure not to make the same mistake he did with Allen again, and hire a more football-minded general manager.

[Photo] Redskins changes hint at future success

January 22, 2020
Into the woods article

[Photo] WJ S*T*A*G*E* prepares to go “Into the Woods”

January 22, 2020
Penn Badgley at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.

[Photo] Netflix’s YOU returns for a second season (Spoilers ahead!!)

January 19, 2020
This is the second MCPS teacher to be charged with criminal offenses in recent months.

[Photo] Magruder teacher convicted on multiple sex offenses

December 18, 2019
The flu shot is so important that even the former President of the United States gets one. The best way to prevent the flu is the shot.

[Photo] Flu season is in full swing

December 11, 2019
Women in the Solomon Islands march in parade for 16 days of activism against gender based violence.

[Photo] 16 days of activism against gender-based aggression

December 6, 2019
Students are largely split on which college application platform they prefer, but most had to use both in their set of applications.

[Photo] Coalition V.S. Common App

December 5, 2019
In a back to back appearance at the World Series in 1925, the Washington Senators home field of Griffith Stadium is filled with fans. In 2019, a similar spectacle could be found at Nationals Park when hoards of fans crowded the stadium to witness the first World Series in Washington since 1933.

[Photo] Oh Walter J, how would your world compare to today?

December 7, 2019
Actor Timothee Chalamet at the 2018 Toronto Film Festival.

[Photo] The King movie review

December 3, 2019
The Thanksgiving race is an annual classic, and WJ students should get out and participate in any way they can!

[Photo] Turkey Chase Preview

November 27, 2019
Montgomery County will continue to provide free vaccination services until all of the remaining students receive their requirements.

[Photo] Students worried by lack of vaccination requirements

November 3, 2019
Netflix has announced that there will be a fourth season of their top-rated show Stranger Things. The show brought in record viewing numbers during the third season’s release last summer.

[Photo] Stranger Things announces new season, excites WJ students

October 29, 2019
The cast of the Good Place. The show is currently in its fourth and final season.

[Photo] The Good Place shoots us in the conscience

October 29, 2019
Since merging with musical.ly, Tiktok has evolved from a joke to one of the most popular apps in the world. Now, WJ students are getting in on the action.

[Photo] TikTok infiltrates WJ, brings students fame

November 1, 2019
Netflix has become one of the leading streaming services since its launch in 1998.

[Photo] Hidden gems on Netflix

October 31, 2019
WJ students and staff look forward to the premieres of new movies. Many will be released before the end of 2019. Photo courtesy of blogspot.

[Photo] WJ staff and students recommend moo-vies

November 5, 2019
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[Photo] Washington Nationals route to first World Series

October 23, 2019
Home to the Clippers and Lakers, the Staples Center will host many battles between the two teams. The road to NBA glory will most likely go through Los Angeles this season.

[Photo] New faces in new places: 2019-2020 NBA Season Preview

October 22, 2019
Howard County - Montgomery Countys neighbor - is voting on a major redistricting proposal in November. If the proposal passes, potentially thousands of students would switch schools. The redistricting effort is aimed to balance out poverty and inequity in Howard County.

[Photo] Hundreds of Howard County students protest redistricting plan

October 11, 2019
A woman casts her vote in an election. Youth voters -- people ages 18 to 24-- typically have lower turnout rates than other age demographics.

[Photo] Q&A: will WJ students vote in the 2020 election?

October 2, 2019
MCPSs grading system can inflate grades. Its also caused students to not work as hard in certain classes.

[Photo] Grade inflation hurts work ethic

September 27, 2019
Pennywise leaves Derry, Maine and infiltrates local mall. Earlier this month, theaters were filled with movie fanatics who had anticipated the next installment in the IT series.

[Photo] Pennywise isn’t clowning around (no spoilers ahead)

September 29, 2019
The Atlanta Braves logo. Stewart decided to not play for the Braves and play in Japan instead.

[Photo] Carter Stewart’s decision to bypass MLB is risky, but it may pay off

June 12, 2019
Andrew Yang

[Photo] Presidential primary field continues to expand

June 11, 2019
Buttigieg announced his 2020 presidential campaign. The 37 year-old would be the youngest U.S. President ever.

[Photo] Pete Buttigieg announces Presidential bid

May 22, 2019
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly. The two are known to have a very close political relationship and personal frienship.

[Photo] Disgraceful New York Times cartoon is reminiscent of a dark past

May 17, 2019
Brown University, located in Rhode Island, is one of many competitive schools in New England. Junior Robby Neisser will be visiting Brown over spring break.

[Photo] Juniors to scope out colleges during spring break

April 12, 2019
HB399 has passed Utahs House committee. There are currently 15 states and DC with laws banning conversion therapy.

[Photo] Utah conversion therapy bill’s substitute is counterproductive

April 5, 2019
Earlier this month, an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX-8 (pictured above) crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa airport in the nation’s capital. The similarities between this crash and the Lion Air crash that occurred recently has sparked concerns over the 737 MAX-8 and MAX-9 variant’s safety.

[Photo] Ethiopian plane crash devastates world, sparks concerns over 737 MAX safety

April 2, 2019
The Capitals won their first ever Stanley Cup last June. However, after an incident last night the cup is no longer in their possession.

[Photo] Capitals lose Stanley Cup trophy to robbery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 1, 2019
Last years Cinderella team, UMBC, visits Maryland governor Larry Hogan after becoming the first 16 seed to beat a one seed when they took down the University of Virginia 74-54.

[Photo] March Madness sleepers: the teams you should be watching

March 20, 2019
Students are preparing to take their AP exams which will be this May. This year, teachers have been assigning alternative “mock exams” to students who have opted out of taking the actual test.

[Photo] AP Exams: not so optional anymore

March 20, 2019
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has brought up raising tax rates to pay for government programs. However, opposition has emerged with different proposals.

[Photo] Cortez’s Green Deal has potential to be great for the country

March 7, 2019
An exam sheet is filled during a standardized test. This year many students are preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT.

[Photo] SAT tests don’t measure knowledge

March 7, 2019
A quickshot of rapper 21 Savage as he performs at one of his many concerts in the US. His recent arrest has brought forward many followers and protests in support of his name.

[Photo] Is 21 Savage’s arrest justified?

February 28, 2019
Maryland governor Larry Hogan is being pushed to run for president in 2020. Hogan recently won reelection in the 2018 midterms.

[Photo] Governor Larry Hogan should run for president

February 28, 2019
Former NFL executive and co-founder of the AAF, Bill Polian speaking at a press conference.

[Photo] What is the AAF and what does it mean for the future of football?

February 27, 2019
The “thank u, next” cover photo resembles the burn book from the movie “Mean Girls”. Ariana’s music video to the song, “thank u, next” is based off of many different stereotypical high school movies like “Mean Girls”, “Clueless”, and “Bring it On.

[Photo] Ariana Grande releases newest album

February 25, 2019
Kyler Murray lifting up the Big 12 Conference Championship trophy. Murray chose football over baseball.

[Photo] Murray choosing football over baseball makes sense

February 25, 2019
The NBA All Star game has been a big attraction for fans in the past. With Team LeBron facing off against Team Giannis, the game was once again a fan destination this year.

[Photo] Wade, Nowitzki take part in All Star Game

February 25, 2019
Governor Ralph Northam has faced continuous criticism from both sides of the aisle. However, his constituents are split on whether or not he should resign.

[Photo] Virginia governor continues to receive backlash

February 14, 2019
The debate between appropriated and authentic tacos has been taking place for years. However, the “American taco” seems to be the more tasteful option for future meals.

[Photo] Are “American tacos” better than authentic ones?

February 12, 2019
Mariah Carey during an Interview on New Years.

[Photo] Musicians making mistakes

January 24, 2019
The VFD symbol was an image seen throughout the series. Meant to represent the secret society, the Baudelaires finally learned what VFD truly was this final season.

[Photo] Netflix releases final season of A Series of Unfortunate Events

January 22, 2019
Former Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic trains with Dortmund first team during a team practice. Starting next season, Pulisic will train in Blue and White at Chelsea F.C.

[Photo] Christian Pulisic transfers to Chelsea F.C.

January 22, 2019
Little Mix released their fifth album on November 16, 2018.

[Photo] Little Mix releases LM5

December 2, 2018
It’s a packed house at Spectrum Stadium as the fans of UCF gather for another exciting game. The Knights won the game 45-14 against Pittsburgh extending their winning streak to 17 games.

[Photo] Does UCF deserve a shot?

January 2, 2019
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