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Rants and Bants: Last thoughts

Meron Berhe
May 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of Lifetouch

Meron Berhe’s senior reflection

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
May 20, 2022

Interviewing the class of 2023 SGA officers

Liann Keren, Meron Berhe and Nicole Weaver
May 16, 2022

Rants and Bants: What happened at the Oscars?

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Apr 4, 2022

Rants and Bants: Feminism is whitewashed

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Mar 31, 2022
Freshman Aurelia Withers and sophomore Rey Gutierrez-Micallef discuss one of Withers' costume change. With a smaller number of cast members, some have to play multiple roles at once.

Shrek the musical tech week photo gallery

Tissa Amaira
Mar 31, 2022
Senior Kyaran Brooks poses in front of Washington College banner. “I’m going to a liberal arts college. Being able to combine different majors and not having to stick to one path is something that I really like because I have different interests and I want to study different things is definitely a major factor," Brooks said.

A guide on what to look for in colleges

Tissa Amaira, Senior Feature Editor
Mar 31, 2022
"Today Tonight Tomorrow" is a classic contemporary ya romance perfect for fans of "The Hating Game."

Pitch Book Club: Today Tonight Tomorrow

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Aya Hesham, Meron Berhe and Cyiza Andemambika
Mar 29, 2022

Rants and Bants: Mental health in the black community

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Mar 25, 2022

Rants and Bants: POC portrayal in the media

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Mar 5, 2022
Students of all grades walking to their individual busses. Although many seniors have started to drive to school, there are still seniors who take the bus as their main form of transportation.

Upperclassmen reveal why they don’t drive

Tissa Amaira, Senior Feature Editor
Feb 14, 2022
Internships are a good way for students to develop their skills and engage with the community around them. Many take the opportunity to learn more about what they are passionate about.

Students navigate internships

Tissa Amaira, Senior Feature Editor
Jan 6, 2022
"Gods of Jade and Shadow" is a historical fantasy novel by Silvia Moreno-Garcia who became a renowned novelist with her book "Mexican Gothic" published in mid-2020.

Pitch Book Club: Gods of Jade and Shadow

Cyiza Andemambika, Aya Hesham, Stella Hadamer and Meron Berhe
Dec 20, 2021

Rants and Bants: Adele’s 30 Review

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Dec 11, 2021

Rants and Bants: Stop romanticizing the British royal family

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Nov 30, 2021
The old WJ building was much smaller than it is today. It used to be located in the middle of a field with cows surrounding it.

Staff reveal what WJ was like in the past

Katie Campbell and Tissa Amaira
Nov 16, 2021

Rants and Bants: Avatar the Last Airbender

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Nov 10, 2021
In addition to "The Guest List," The Pitch also suggests you try out some of these books. Perfect for Halloween, these spooky stories will delight any mystery or thriller fan!

Pitch Book Club: The Guest List

Meron Berhe, Cyiza Andemambika, Aya Hesham and Stella Hadamer
Oct 30, 2021

Rants and Bants: Grey’s Anatomy

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Oct 21, 2021
The long lunch line wraps around the cafeteria. Students make use of the free lunch that the county is currently providing due to Covid.

Free lunch creates long lunch lines

Tissa Amaira, Senior Feature Editor
Oct 14, 2021

Rants and Bants: Should TV shows last more than a few seasons?

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Oct 11, 2021

Rants and Bants: Why should book adaptations never exist?

Meron Berhe, Podcast Editor
Sep 24, 2021
The Pitch Book Club's September read was "The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. This is an exciting YA mystery that fans of "Knives Out" will really enjoy!

Pitch Book Club: The Inheritance Games

Meron Berhe, Stella Hadamer, Aya Hesham and Cyiza Andemambika
Sep 22, 2021
Students enjoy lunch outside of the school building while the weather is seasonal. "Having open lunch allows for more free [time]" freshman Timmy Gaul said.

Students share expectations for the school year

Tissa Amaira, Senior Feature Editor
Sep 22, 2021
There have been many books that are adapted into movies. Harry Potter is one franchise that is successful in both domains.

From page to screen: books that have been adapted into movies

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
Jun 15, 2021
After being named captains for the 2021 football season, WJ players Anthony Villacis, Danny Ticktin, Will Gardner and Chris Ramirez gather to take a photo. They will serve as captains for the shortened two game season.

A hectic start to the football season

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
May 20, 2021
Junior Lucas Boiteux catches 67 yard touchdown throw from fellow junior Will Gardner against BCC. This was one of the game-changing plays that helped lead WJ to their 26-6 victory over their rival.

WJ Football: A season in retrospect

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
May 14, 2021

Episode 1: Out of the Box

Meron Berhe, Staff Writer
Apr 22, 2021
People behind the scenes are ready to fill up this bracket with the in game results of March Madness. Fans are anxious to see which sleeper teams and Cinderella's will emerge this tournament.

March Madness sleeper teams

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
Mar 24, 2021
Should seniors keep up with others' college decisions?

Should seniors keep up with others’ college decisions?

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
Mar 21, 2021
One activity that people do during the pandemic is online shopping. Receiving packages from the shops can be a factor of excitement to some, as it gives them something to look forward to.

How a whole year of covid has brought on a new excitement of mail

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
Mar 15, 2021
The student commons area has been rearranged and the stairs are now fenced off.

MCPS releases plan to send students back to school

Aidan Carr, Staff Writer
Mar 8, 2021
Signing up for classes can be a hectic task. The new registration page on StudentVue allows a straightforward process for students to complete registrations.

Students adjust to virtual class registrations

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
Feb 8, 2021
Many people all over the country have been forced to become accustomed to screens similar to this one due to the pandemic.

Productivity of students mid-year

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
Feb 5, 2021
Senior Adele Pasturel participates in her AP Literature class on Zoom.

Do students use support periods?

Aidan Carr, Staff Writer
Jan 22, 2021
AAVE isn't Gen Z slang

AAVE isn’t Gen Z slang

Meron Berhe, Staff Writer
Jan 14, 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

Is the NBA’s quick offseason giving advantages?

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
Jan 13, 2021
2020 has been a bad year for the world in general. Many hope that the new year will be better than the last.

2021: a sigh of relief?

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
Jan 12, 2021
Students react to the election and current political climate

Students react to the election and current political climate

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
Jan 12, 2021
A purple themed gift basket. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also creative and pleasing to the eye.

Gift ideas for the holidays

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
Dec 16, 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.

Dissapoinment of the NFC East

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
Dec 15, 2020
Distance learning causes students to experience some amounts of stress. With a surplus of assignments, some people's desks are bound to be a little messy.

Retrospective view of the first quarter

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
Nov 16, 2020
Ground view of Lambeau Field, Home of the Green Bay Packers. The emptiness of the stadium is something many fans have been forced to become accustomed to as a result of COVID-19.

Covid-19 continues to interrupt all levels of sports

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2020
Why misleading information on social media should be a bigger problem

Why misleading information on social media should be a bigger problem

Meron Berhe, Staff Writer
Nov 9, 2020
How Tiktok reduces the meaning of songs

How Tiktok reduces the meaning of songs

Meron Berhe, Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2020
MCPS student logging on to MCPS classroom to start her school day

MCPS 2020-2021 creates a new online curriculum

Aidan Carr, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2020
WJ faculty members pass out meals to families. MCPS has allocated a 75 minute lunch period for meal distributions.

Ways to spend a 75 minute lunch

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
Oct 21, 2020
Psychology teacher Melanie Schwed poses with her puppy at her virtual “classroom.” Although her teaching is still quite similar to when it was in person, she misses being able to socially interact with students and co-workers.

Teachers’ classrooms amidst pandemic

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
Oct 9, 2020
The WJ Crew Club prepares to row on the glassy waters of the Anacostia River at Bladensburg Waterfront Park. This marks one of many socially distanced practices they have planned for the fall season.

Socially Distanced Practice – Crew Feature

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
Oct 1, 2020
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