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          Junior Chloe Russ gets in her car, which is parked in the student lot without a visible parking permit. "I parked after my appointment, I didn't think it was a big deal even though I technically dont have a parking pass" Junior Chloe Russ said.
          Shifting the student lot parking pass frustrations
          Gabi de Campos, Online Sports Editor • Oct 6, 2025
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          Students crowd office doors before the first bell in hopes of correcting class schedules. Students were told to wait outside office doors as a result of the large amount of people waiting to sign in.
          Counseling department overwhelmed with scheduling issues
          Nila Amin, Staff Writer • Oct 8, 2025
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          Music teacher Michael A Helgerman sits on his podium at lunch. Many students come to eat, practice their instruments and ask questions during this period.
          A different tune plays in the music department
          Vania Charo, Online A&E Editor • Oct 3, 2025
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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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          Senior Gabby Scherr lines up with her friends before going to Homecoming. Getting ready with friends is one of the best highlighted moments of Homecoming. (Courtesy Gabby Scherr)
          How to make Homecoming better, more inclusive
          Addie Strbak, Online News Editor • Oct 6, 2025
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          Tackling today's trends
          Tackling today's trends
          Karla Fabregat and Henry Haskell • Oct 6, 2025
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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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          WJ Sports
          Girls volleyball looks to build on strong start to the year
          Girls volleyball looks to build on strong start to the year
          Kareena Panicker, Print News Editor • Oct 9, 2025

          The girls’ volleyball team opened their season with a powerful 6-3 start as they look to keep their momentum going for the rest of the season. The...

          Senior Xenia Monti leads a cheer during the game with the mini poms. “It felt really good…I feel like they learned some performative skills,” Monti said.
          Photo Gallery: Mini Poms
          Dea Krasniqi and Elanor Saybolt • Oct 9, 2025

          Football looks to bounce back at home against Seneca Valley
          Football looks to bounce back at home against Seneca Valley
          Emily Proger, Print Sports Editor • Oct 5, 2025

          WJ came into their matchup against the Churchill Bulldogs on Friday, Sept. 19, with electricity and confidence, but the game didn’t end the...

          Sports
          WJ Barstool reopens after shutdown
          WJ Barstool reopens after shutdown
          William Murphy, Print Sports Editor • Oct 3, 2025

          After being shut down at its peak of over 1,500 followers, WJ Barstool, a fan-favorite anonymous fan-page account infamous for targeted posts...

          Senior captain Abby Bruskin attempts to clear the zone and set up the Wildcat's offense against B-CC. Bruskin picked up an assist on the only WJ goal of the game, as the Wildcats fell to the Barons 2-1 in 2OT while falling to a 1-6 record.
          Field Hockey bested by B-CC, falls to 1-6 record
          Jeremy Silberglied, Print Editor-in-Chief • Oct 3, 2025

          The field hockey team lost a tight 2-1 double-overtime game to the B-CC Barons on Saturday, Sept. 27. The defeat is the latest in a six-game...

          During the weight room's off-hours, the new redesign's green radiates the room, and the phrase "WILDCAT POWER", which many WJ lifters claim motivates them, is in clear view.
          The weight room receives a new design over the summer
          Oliver Gray, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2025

          Over the summer, the weight room received a bold new look. On the outside, the doors were plastered with a green wrap to draw attention from...

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          WJ Sports
          Cross country races toward postseason
          Cross country races toward postseason
          Toby Magary, Print Sports Editor • Oct 5, 2025

          The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams have started their seasons with mixed results. The team has competed in six races so far, as both...

          Senior Alessandro Galdzicki celebrates his late goal that gave WJ the win against B-CC. (courtesy Max Rueda)
          Boys’ soccer struggles to find consistent results
          Dylan O'Brien, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2025

          This past Friday, the boys’ soccer team travelled to B-CC where they defeated the Barons 2-1 in a hard fought “battle of Bethesda." The...

          Freshmen soccer stars Malena Fabregat, Elena Dugan and Ella Amir pose for media day.  Entering their freshmen season side by side these girls are ready to make their mark on the high school pitch.
          Freshman trio makes immediate impact on Wildcats soccer
          Mira Mann, Online Sports Editor • Oct 3, 2025

          Losing 11 seniors at the end of last season left the girls’ soccer team searching for who would replace so many experienced players. This offseason,...

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          When losing hurts: Fantasy football’s cruel traditions
          When losing hurts: Fantasy football’s cruel traditions
          Bryce Morrison, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2025

          With the NFL season in full swing, fantasy football competitors are scrambling to put together their best lineups. Some leagues have money pools...

          The girls' team gets off to a strong start together at Georgetown Prep's Woodward Relays. Although not a true 5k, this was the Cats' first meet of the season and crucial for them to get off on the right foot.
          Photo Gallery: Cross Country Woodward Relays
          Toby Magary, Print Sports Editor • Sep 23, 2025

          Senior Emmanuel Marquez-Castro runs with Boys' Baseball's state championship banner. The baseball team received a warm welcome after their win last May in Maryland's 4A state championship.
          Photo Gallery: Fall Pep Rally
          Jonathan Bahat, William Murphy, Karen Cedillo and Meher Parsinni • Sep 6, 2025

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