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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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Members of the National Guard converse outside the Capitol.

Photo gallery: DC Capitol fencing

Hannah Markov, Online Editor-In-Chief
Mar 23, 2021
The Potomac River rushes past a rock scramble in Section A. The Billy Goat Trail has been one of most popular day hikes in the DC-Maryland area for years.

WJ area offers many great locations for hiking

Hannah Markov, Online Editor-in-Chief
Dec 8, 2020
Arena Stage's "Newsies" cast performs on opening night. The musical will run until December 29, 2019.

“Newsies” musical at D.C.’s Arena Stage

Hannah Markov and Julia Hananel
Dec 18, 2019
View of the Newseum from its iconic location on Pennsylvania Ave.

Newseum set to close after 2019 due to financial trouble

Hannah Markov, Opinion Editor
Nov 3, 2019
A group of students cheer at a pep rally. Some teens don't participate in school spirit because of negative feelings towards SGA sponsored events.

Students express cynicism about SGA

Hannah Markov, Photography Editor
Jun 11, 2019
College acceptance

Early Decision: Is it worth applying?

Jane Fleischman, Feature Editor
Dec 20, 2018
WJ seniors enjoy the performances at this year’s winter pep rally. Many students catch senioritis during their last year of high school, struggling to find motivation once they are accepted into colleges.

How to prevent senioritis

Courtney Cohn, Print Editor-in-Chief
Dec 20, 2018
A teacher plays in the student/staff basketball game. The staff won the game by two points.

Student staff basketball game

Trevor Kanter, Online Editor-in-Chief
Dec 21, 2018
A capella group Vanilla practices during lunch in preparation for the Benefit Concert. The group has performed alongside two other a capella groups at WJ for the two previous concerts.

A cappella groups sing together for a cure

Benicio Balignot, Staff Writer
Nov 30, 2018
A man sits outside Congregation Beth El in Bethesda, MD. Beth El and many other synagogues have increased their security after recent shootings and hate crimes.

Pitch Reactions: Pittsburgh Shooting

Dec 3, 2018
Students check out books and work on schoolwork in the Media Center. New additions to the media center in the past year have made it a crowded place during any breaks in school.

Book recommendations for WJ students

Hannah Markov, Photography Editor
Oct 29, 2018
New safety procedures require that doors be open before school begins and closed thereafter. Students are encouraged to never open doors during the school day.

School safety concerns lowered with new reforms

Erin Jacobs, News Editor
Sep 30, 2018
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