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Forward Alexander Ovechkin receives the puck on his stick as he prepares to hit a one-timer from his "office" (Nickname for a spot on the ice where Ovechkin scores a majority of his goals) The Great Eight has continued to find success, even in his 20th year in the league.

Chasing Greatness: Ovechkin continues his quest to topple Gretzky’s record

Mateus Bouquet, Online Managing Editor • Dec 2, 2024

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The derelict Davis Mansion, built in 1926, sits a short distance from the WJ school building. After 40 years of abandonment, the house's exterior has become covered in graffiti and overgrown foliage, creating a foreboding appearance.

Uncovering the mysteries of WJ's local abandoned house

Jay Resnik, Online Opinion Editor • Dec 13, 2024

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Students sit together in the Student Commons and write cards for Romand-Heuyer's family, with Principal Morgan, LFI teachers and administrators standing nearby. "Everyone was really sweet about it," senior Cece Robinson, Romand-Heuyer's buddy, said. "We had a bit of a rough start with some emotions, but I tried to make sure that everyone was trying to think of happy memories rather than being sad that she’s gone."

WJ community mourns student, supports family

Liam Barrett, Online Managing Editor • Dec 13, 2024

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(Courtesy WJ Athletics)

Rieder returns to WJ coaching staff

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor • Dec 5, 2024

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At the memorial, people leave items in memory of Martín Nolan. There is a small "Happy Birthday" balloon alongside flowers, as Nolan's birthday was just a few weeks ago on Nov. 16. It would have been his 25th birthday.

Tragic murder case of former WJ student results in justice years later

Lena Sbaschnig, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Editor • Dec 11, 2024

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The Board of Education meets for its Facilities and Boundaries Decisions meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21. The Board tabled a vote on approval of a contract for two upcoming boundary studies, citing the need for more detail about the proposal's plan for community engagement and deliverables. (Courtesy MCPS)

Board defers decision on boundary studies to early December

Seyun Park, Editor-in-Chief • Nov 29, 2024

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A Yondr phone pouch being sealed up by the magnetic lock. Millions of students across 27 countries use Yondr pouches in schools everyday. (Courtesy Yondr)

Phone pouches waste schools’ time, money

Kareena Panicker, Print News Editor • Oct 4, 2024

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Junior Alessandro Marenco gets into the runner's starting stance as the sun sets over the track. Marenco was one of the four boy sprinters who earned a spot in Nike Nationals in Eugene, Oregon last year. (Courtesy Ariel Stone)

Winter Sports Previews

Dec 5, 2024

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Eighth grade chorus students from North Bethesda Middle School took a field trip to WJ on Wednesday, Dec. 4 to listen to and sing with the WJ Choir. "It was a very fun experience visiting WJ and getting a glimpse of what going here will be like next year," eighth grader Erin Diamond said. (Courtesy AJ Moncada)

Photo Gallery: Middle schoolers visit WJ chorus

Elli Karistinou, Print Managing Editor • Dec 5, 2024

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Over the years, there has been an ongoing debate regarding which music app is preferred. Both Apple Music and Spotify are in a race to the top. (Courtesy Apple via Wikimedia Commons)

The musical debate: Spotify vs. Apple Music

Aviva Katz and Maayan Keren • Dec 11, 2024

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