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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaking with attendees in 2024 in Las Vegas, NV
Trump Administration Declares Tylenol and Vaccines ‘No Good’
Lucas Grygiel and Logan Welsh October 3, 2025

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced alongside President Donald Trump that “effective immediately, the Food and Drug Administration will be notifying physicians that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated...

WHS seniors wearing their lanyards
New School Year, New Rules at WHS
Mackenzie Byrne and Gabriela Castillo September 19, 2025

With the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, students and staff are acclimating to new policies throughout the building. Genesis limitations, lanyards for IDs and phone regulations mark the first of the year’s changes.  Assistant Principal Brett...

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English Teacher Moriah Cohen is excited to join the WHS community
Meet New Faces of the WHS Community
Vanessa Larkin, News Editor • October 3, 2025

Every year, WHS opens its doors to a new wave of students — and alongside them, a new group of staff ready to join the community and make their mark on our school. This year, WHS welcomes their new staff, including Student Resource Officer Michael...

Assistant Network Manager Joe Marateo (second from the left) along with three other “well-known jersey guys” selected to umpire the 2025 Old Timers Game at Yankee Stadium
WHS Tech Manager Lives a Yankee Dream
Emma Blaustein, Editor-in-Chief • September 19, 2025

Most students only know Assistant Network Manager Joe Marateo as a friendly face in the tech office. But this summer, Marateo stepped away from his baseball-adorned desk at WHS and onto one of the most iconic diamonds in the world: Yankee Stadium. On...

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When Death is Weaponized, What Does It Say About Our Nation?
Stella Pugliese and Mackenzie Byrne October 3, 2025

When Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10, the nation barely had time to process the news before the narratives unraveled. Some saw the death as political martyrdom. Some called it inevitable. But for those who were paying attention,...

National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.
Soldiers on the Sidewalks: Why Trump’s Guard Deployment Crossed the Line
Kelsey Dix, News Editor • September 19, 2025

Imagine this: you’re stepping outside your apartment on your way to work like you do every day, but this time you spot armed soldiers in camouflage patrolling your neighborhood. For residents of Washington, D.C., this has become an unsettling reality.  Throughout...

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Taylor Frankie Paul set to be new bachelorette
Scandal Sells: Reality Television Turns to Controversial Figures to Revive Ratings
Sammie Robin and Alexa Bloomberg October 3, 2025

While most reality television shows are meant to find love or portray genuine reality, recent productions have become calculated and filtered for entertainment value. Networks are intentionally casting stars of questionable backgrounds to get better ratings...

Zoey (left), Rumi (middle) and Mira (right) of K-Pop Demon Hunters
Beyond the Music: How K-Pop Demon Hunters Became a Cultural Phenomenon
Hanna Sclar and Ellie Witten September 19, 2025

The fictional world of K-Pop Demon Hunters has reached and inspired a variety of different audiences. From cartoon-loving children, to adults who connect with the deeper and emotional meaning, Netflix’s most-streamed film ever has something for everyone. The...

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