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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Baron Thompson

Baron Thompson, Online Opinion Editor

Baron is excited for his second year on the Pitch. In addition to writing for the Pitch, he loves listening to music and hanging out with friends.

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Senior Elijah Battle, nonchalantly, waiting for his fellow seniors to roam the halls together. Aura farming as he just stands there, but he is the opposite of nonchalant once his friends come around.

Point/Counterpoint: Is it okay to be nonchalant?

Gabby Davids and Baron Thompson
May 23, 2025
Senior Bolu Afolayan poses for the camera, flaunting his unique style. Afolayan likes to thrift for new finds and sometimes wears a piece that stands out.

Bolu Afolayan gives life to garments

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2025
(Courtesy Keith Allison via Wikimedia Commons)

Stephen A. Smith to travel to Turkey for hairline transplant

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Apr 1, 2025

Spring Sports Preview: Boys’ Lacrosse

Mar 20, 2025
Feb 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

The Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade is horrible

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Mar 3, 2025
Yet again another display of words this time with some color covered up by white paint in an attempt with what looks like less effort.

The anonymous graffiti of WJ bathrooms

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2025
A wide variety of sports at WJ have tryouts meant to find talent among youth. But are they truly worth it?

Sports tryouts bring problems, aren’t worth the hassle

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Dec 13, 2024
Common slang ranked from best to worst

Common slang ranked from best to worst

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2024
Memphis Grizzlies Point Guard Ja Morant suffered an ankle injury during a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. Morant will likely not play for the remainder of the preseason.

Problems with the NBA preseason

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Oct 22, 2024
Every September the NBA 2K franchise releases a new version of the game ahead of the upcoming year. The games usually have new features and updates to keep players coming back for more. (Courtesy The Prospector)

NBA 2K25 Review: Is the game worth $80?

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Oct 3, 2024
Students return to school after enjoying their open lunch in G-Square. Returning to school with a lack of choice has become a daily routine at WJ.

‘Pay and Go’ rule creates more problems than it fixes

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Sep 23, 2024
Item bought online from "Demons Basement".

What’s wrong with these new online clothing brands?

Baron Thompson, Staff Writer
Jun 12, 2024
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