When she’s not doing crossword puzzles or speed walking (glamorously) around the third floor you can find her playing soccer or writing about it. You can also find her watching Masterchef, desperately trying to figure out how to make anything besides toast. I guess some of us aren’t white apron material ;(
El equipo de voleibol de Wilson terminó su temporada con una apasionante victoria sobre los Hoppers de la escuela Georgetown Day School (GDS) en el campeonato estatal el 12 de noviembre.
Después de...
The Washington Spirit claimed its first ever National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship title with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars.
After a tumultuous season following the firing...
Wilson volleyball finished its dominant season with an enthralling victory over the Georgetown Day School (GDS) Hoppers in the state championship match on November 12.
Coming off of a 21-3 season...
Before a record-setting 10,360 fans, the Washington Spirit claimed its first ever NWSL championship title with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars.
After a tumultuous season off the pitch following...
Wilson volleyball finished its dominant season with an enthralling victory over the Georgetown Day School (GDS) Hoppers in the state championship match on November 12.
After 22 years as head coach,...
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has finally caught the attention of national news outlets. But it’s not for the action taking place on the field, instead it’s allegations of sexual coercion,...
No matter the day of the week or the time of year, English teacher Natalie Zuravleff’s door was wide open, inviting students into her colorful classroom. Her ability to reach across cultures and backgrounds...
Next year’s budget eliminates a full-time librarian position from the Wilson staff, but the change is receiving pushback.
Pamela Gardner has been Wilson’s librarian for 15 years. Aside from her...
We were sitting in Mr. Besser’s AP Human Geography class, listening to our class playlist. While listening to the curated tunes, an idea came to both of our minds: what if we make a playlist for each...
Dakota Joi Inniss imagined her junior season playing in front of crowded bleachers with college scouts, continuing her basketball stardom. Instead, she has been wistfully waiting for a long-delayed season.
The...
With the pandemic in full swing, the idea of in-person Advanced Placement exams seems inconceivable. As cases continue to skyrocket globally, rooms of high schoolers in close quarters is certainly not...
Mr. Singer Appreciation
Julia Weinrod
Helping students learn and keeping them engaged is not easy when you can’t even see half of them. However, math teacher Jeremy Singer has been going above...
In a pivotal election year, the inability to vote is incredibly frustrating. However, there are a myriad of resources available that allow high school students to take part in the process and support the...
Due to the pandemic, many Wilson graduates have changed their plans. Whether it be taking a gap year or learning online, Wilson’s class of 2020 have had to continue to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
As...
Friendship is underrated
Written by Leah Carrier
My best friend is an outgoing, smiley, life-of-the-party type of girl. She has this heartfelt, honest laugh that I could recognize anywhere. She’s...
The popular sophomore Advanced Placement course AP World History will not be offered at Wilson next year. History Department Head David Heckler spearheaded termination of the course, seeing that it caused...
When there’s even the slightest chance of snow, our excitement as students can’t be contained. But when we wake up the next day to white rooftops and icy streets, we are all well aware that it’s...
Juniors
Juniors! You’re officially the second biggest fish in the pond—but don’t let that go to your head, because you still have a long road ahead of you.
It’s going to be a weird time,...
The girls bathrooms are easily the most disgusting restrooms I’ve ever been in.
Feminine products are crammed into the metal wastebaskets—sometimes overflowing onto the floor. Stalls without locks...
The administration is considering returning to the seven-period schedule next school year. Under the proposed schedule, first-period classes would take place every day for 45 minutes. The remaining three...
With the options to shop for books at local bookstores like Politics and Prose and online through Amazon, the consumer is constantly faced with the question of which avenue to choose.
In a local bookstore,...
Phil Mendelson is running for reelection after six years of serving as the Chairman of the Council in the District of Columbia. A sixty-five year old Democrat from Cleveland, Ohio, and an American University...
Sam Alswang:
Sophomore Sam Alswang, a passionate baseball lover, went to the Dominican Republic this past summer to coach baseball for his 100 hours of community service. Alswang was a camper at Home...
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