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Excellence on the field, but not the actual field

Excellence on the field, but not the actual field

Ben Korn May 9, 2018

For 25 consecutive years, the Wilson Tigers baseball team has brought the city championship trophy back to Tenleytown. Last year, they made a deep postseason run–eventually falling to Gonzaga in the...

Emotional meeting closes curtains on "The Colored Museum" play

Emotional meeting closes curtains on “The Colored Museum” play

Ben Korn May 9, 2018

After years of concerns that the Wilson theater department was not sufficiently representative of the student body, a bold step was taken. For the first time in school history, the Wilson Players would...

Money for metal detectors yet to be used: A search for $10,000

Money for metal detectors yet to be used: A search for $10,000

Ben Korn March 23, 2018

After hearing complaints from parents and students about the long lines to go through the metal detectors at Wilson every morning, Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh set out to solve the problem. To help alleviate...

The making of a snow closure

The making of a snow closure

Ben Korn February 24, 2018

  As a winter storm approaches, students, teachers, and parents are fast asleep. The first thing many students will do when they awake is grab their phones and check the DCPS Instagram and Twitter...

Trump budget proposes elimination of DC TAG

Ellida Parker and Ben Korn February 23, 2018

Former Wilson students at universities around the country are proof-positive that the DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG), which provides financial aid for DC residents at public colleges, serves a valuable...

Wilson holds vigil for Jamahri Sydnor

Wilson holds vigil for Jamahri Sydnor

Ben Korn August 23, 2017

As the third day of school came to a close, students gathered in the atrium and started to disperse. Many soon changed their mind and joined a collecting crowd of Wilson alumni, teachers, and administrators,...

Former DCPS Chancellor undermined school lottery system*

Former DCPS Chancellor undermined school lottery system*

Ben Korn June 25, 2017

The last few weeks have been tough for Mayor Muriel Bowser. She is facing an onslaught of criticism about her allocation of money, or lack thereof, to DC Public Schools. And in these past weeks, a controversy...

Trump, DCPS top list at Mayor’s roundtable*

Trump, DCPS top list at Mayor’s roundtable*

Ben Korn February 25, 2017

In her inaugural student journalist roundtable, Mayor Muriel Bowser invited five colleges and three high schools to the John A. Wilson building for a press conference. In a rapid-fire question and answer...

DC youth make their voices heard in peaceful demonstration

DC youth make their voices heard in peaceful demonstration

Ben Korn November 15, 2016

Following the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, three Wilson High School groups were inspired to take action. Wilson Common Ground, the Wilson Human Rights Club, and...

REI opens new flagship store in NOMA

REI opens new flagship store in NOMA

Ben Korn November 6, 2016

Nalgene and flannel lovers alike rejoiced at the news of a new REI opening up in Washington, DC. Not only is this the outdoor equipment company's first store located in the District, it is part of their...

DC Council Candidate talks to Wilson Students

DC Council Candidate talks to Wilson Students

Ben Korn April 17, 2016

Walking through the halls of Wilson, one can easily overhear the conversations discussing Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and the current status of the Presidential elections. But another...

Washington Capitals on the brink of historic season

Washington Capitals on the brink of historic season

Ben Korn February 15, 2016

On September 26, the Washington Nationals were officially eliminated from the MLB Playoffs. The Washington Wizards are struggling through the season with more losses than wins. And the Washington Redskins,...

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