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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
Striving for academic excellence affects student health

Striving for academic excellence affects student health

Kalana Amarasekara, Special to The Pitch
February 2, 2023
Screenshot of a prompt being entered into ChatGPT.

Point/Counterpoint: Should Chat GPT be allowed to be used to write essays for school?

Jael Smith and Jose Tovar
January 26, 2023
Former Maryland lawmaker Dan Cox attends a campaign event during his gubernatorial campaign. Cox, a far-right Republican who took very conservative policy positions on the main issues of the race, ultimately performed historically poorly against Democratic candidate Wes Moore.

The Republican party has a Maryland problem

Alexander Lewton, Print News Editor
January 26, 2023
MCPS employee Daniel Yankie patiently sits on stand-by. The Health Room is prepared to act in the case of an emergency.

Should virtual lessons return for sick and absent students?

Blake Bailey, Online Opinion Editor
January 11, 2023
A Hanukkiah (Hanukkah Menorah) perches in the foreground of a cluster of glistening trees. In December, three major holidays are celebrated: Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. However, in the past and recently, the US hasnt done a good job in representing the diverse communities of people it prides itself on representing.

Think we can branch out this Holiday Season?

Liann Keren, Online A&E Editor
December 21, 2022
Does WJ help seniors enough with college apps?

Does WJ help seniors enough with college apps?

Gabriela Garman, Staff Writer
December 15, 2022
College and career coordinator Gayle Evans helps senior Tiffany Gibson navigate the strenuous college application process. As always, Evans greets students with a smile and ensures all their questions are answered.

Students, staff praise Evans’ tireless efforts to help WJ community

Ila Gordon, Print Managing Editor
December 15, 2022
Students in Jaime Grimes anatomy class use Wednesday Wellness time to catch up on work. Wildcat Wellness is a great idea but needs to be expanded to all classes like last year because not everyone takes all classes in the wellness rotation.

Wildcat Wednesdays need to change

Nour Faragallah, Online EIC
December 14, 2022
Winter brings snowfall, cheer and, of course, winter break. The potential extension of winter break was a big topic among administrators this past year.

Point/Counterpoint: Should MCPS extend Winter break?

Jose Tovar and Blake Bailey
December 14, 2022
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