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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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Matt Garfinkel

Matt Garfinkel , Online/Multimedia Managing Editor

Matt Garfinkel is excited to return to The Pitch as the Online/Multimedia Managing Editor. He is also President of the Jewish Student Union, Treasurer of National Honor Society and Officer of Television Production Club.

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Childish Gambino takes the stage during his headlining performing at Broccoli City. The previous two weekends, Gambino headlined Coachella Music Festival.

Broccoli City brings together music and culture

Matt Garfinkel, Online Multimedia/Managing Editor
May 9, 2019
Ashburton Elementary School teacher Daemon Dartouzos was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography. Dartouzos taught at Ashburton for 20 years as a physical education teacher.

Ashburton teacher arrested: Possession of child pornography

Sophie Becker and Matt Garfinkel
Mar 8, 2019
Students share vibrant aspects of black culture during the Black Student Union's annual cultural assembly. This year's assembly elicited controversy over the decision to hold the assembly during an extended lunch period rather than the double third period schedule that has been used in years past. Pictured from left Ourmaroul Gueye (12), Eagla Tilahun (11), Paula Tinong (10), Juweriya Omar (11), Yerim Kone (11), Bethelehem Wossene (11), Oumar "Farouk" Adboulahi (12).

Black History Month recap: Assembly time change sparks conversation

Matt Garfinkel and Trevor Kanter
Mar 8, 2019
Vince Staples takes the 9:30 Club stage.

Vince Staples brings Smile, You’re on Camera Tour to 9:30 Club

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
Feb 25, 2019

HypeCheck – ARTECHOUSE (“New Nature” by Marpi)

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
Feb 15, 2019

HypeCheck – VR Zone DC Arcade

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
Jan 23, 2019

HypeCheck – Insomnia Escape Rooms DC

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
Dec 19, 2018

HypeCheck – Rockin’ Jump

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
Nov 19, 2018
Luis Cabrera wins senior superlative "Eternal Freshman" in last year's yearbook. Students were shocked by the news that Cabrera threatened mass violence against our school.

Former student arrested after threatening school shooting

Matt Garfinkel and Trevor Kanter
Oct 21, 2018
Protesters assemble on the steps of the Supreme Court after the announcement of Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation.

Protesters object to Kavanaugh confirmation outside Supreme Court

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
Oct 11, 2018

Teachers sport student jerseys

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
Oct 5, 2018

WJ Cribz – The Portables

Matt Garfinkel, Allie Nadelman and Trevor Kanter
Sep 25, 2018
Trillectro’s 2018 lineup features big names such as SZA, 2 Chainz, RL Grime and more. The festival will take place at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia on Saturday Sept. 22.

Trillectro Music Festival returns to DMV – Preview

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
Sep 20, 2018
Pusha T responded to Drake's diss track "Duppy Freestyle" with "The Story of Adidon," a hard-hitting attack which exposes Drake for allegedly hiding a child. This is the latest in a long standing feud between the two rappers. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Did Pusha T take it too far?

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 31, 2018
Junior Cole Bagshaw claims teacher Stuart Safford violated his First Amendment rights by preventing him from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance during class. Photo courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.

Student claims teacher impeded First Amendment freedom

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 18, 2018
Drake's third new single of the year, "Nice For What" was released April 6, 2018.

Drake releases new single “Nice For What”

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Apr 16, 2018
King T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) sits upon his throne as the protector of Wakanda. The movie has grossed over one billion dollars since the release. Photo courtesy of Quartz.com.

Black Panther shocks box office and marvel fans

Allie Nadelman and Matt Garfinkel
Apr 5, 2018

WJ student voices heard in protest

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Apr 3, 2018

Shooting at Great Mills High School in Maryland

Matt Garfinkel, Online Arts & Entertainment editor
Mar 22, 2018
2 Chainz performs his hit single "Watch Out" at The Fillmore Silver Spring in December 2016. His EP "The Play Don't Care Who Makes It" was released last month. Photo by Matt Garfinkel.

2 Chainz drops EP, announces new album

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Mar 6, 2018
WJ students Kaleigh Young, Kate Rarey and Amina Hossain stand on the National Mall protesting in favor of gun control. Hundreds of MCPS students traveled to the protest from around the region to express their frustrations. Photo by Matt Garfinkel.

WJ students participate in school walkout

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Mar 5, 2018
This sign, which stands outside of our school on Rock Spring Drive, proudly proclaims that our campus is drug-free. It is not a very well-kept secret that this is not necessarily the truth - we decided to investigate our school’s drug culture.

An inside look at WJ’s drug culture

Matt Garfinkel
Jan 29, 2018
School cracks down on vaping machines

School cracks down on vaping machines

Matt Garfinkel
Nov 6, 2017

All Things Go Fall Classic 2017 recap

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 13, 2017
Cardi B tops Billboard charts with "Bodak Yellow"

Cardi B tops Billboard charts with “Bodak Yellow”

Matt Garfinkel
Oct 12, 2017
Big wins for diversity at Emmys 2017

Big wins for diversity at Emmys 2017

Matt Garfinkel
Oct 4, 2017
WJ's favorite songs of the summer

WJ’s favorite songs of the summer

Matt Garfinkel and Luiza Silva
Sep 25, 2017
Broccoli City Festival showcases major talent

Broccoli City Festival showcases major talent

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Jun 21, 2017
Chance The Rapper brings Be Encouraged Tour to DC area

Chance The Rapper brings Be Encouraged Tour to DC area

Matt Garfinkel, Staff Writer
Jun 14, 2017
Jay IDK preforms at U Street Music Hall on October 18, 2016. He will return to the venue as an opening act for Isaiah Rashad on Feburary 2.

Maryland Rapper Strives to Unite DMV Artists

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 23, 2016
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