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Dec 19, 20241 min read

Kidney Cells, Brain Cells in Disguise

By Suveer Sabharwal Kidney cells have a remarkable superpower: an ability to heal and repair themselves fast. But recently scientists...

Teacher Spotlight: Swimming with Ms. Sims

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Dec 19, 20242 min read

Teacher Spotlight: Swimming with Ms. Sims

By Leah Corpus White Plains High School is proud to welcome Ms. Ashlee Sims as a new addition to our athletics department. With a deep...

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting: Suspect Luigi Mangione Arrested

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Dec 18, 20243 min read

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting: Suspect Luigi Mangione Arrested

By Emma Dognin and Genesis Oquendo On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Brian Thompson, 50, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in...

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Dec 17, 20242 min read

Refugees Club Thanksgiving Drive

By Guadalupe Villa Salas At White Plains High School, making a positive impact goes beyond the classroom. This year, the Students for...

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Dec 17, 20241 min read

Key Club's Annual Toy Drive

By Carissa Hazzard The WPHS’s Key Club organizes a winter holiday toy drive each winter holiday season. In prior years, key Club has...

The Annual Trunk-or-Treat Was Bustling This Year

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Dec 10, 20241 min read

The Annual Trunk-or-Treat Was Bustling This Year

By Vera Driscoll The annual White Plains High School Trunk-or-Treat kicked off after school on Halloween. Every year, clubs decorate...

Faye Wong’s "Only Love Strangers": Celebrating 25 Years of Musical and Cultural Legacy

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Dec 6, 20242 min read

Faye Wong’s "Only Love Strangers": Celebrating 25 Years of Musical and Cultural Legacy

By Genesis Oquendo September 10th, 2024, marked the 25th anniversary of notorious Chinese-Hong Kong singer-songwriter Faye Wong’s studio...

Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech to Donald Trump

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Dec 6, 20242 min read

Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech to Donald Trump

By Cristina Damato WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech at Howard University on Nov. 6, following a...

The Luckiest Man Alive: The Story of J.J. Velasquez

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Dec 6, 20242 min read

The Luckiest Man Alive: The Story of J.J. Velasquez

By Emma Dognin “I’m the luckiest man alive,” Jon-Adrian “J.J.” Velazquez told a group of high school students on Monday, Nov. 18....

Pink and Green Go Perfectly Together: A Wicked Review

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Dec 6, 20242 min read

Pink and Green Go Perfectly Together: A Wicked Review

By Emma Dognin Jon M. Chu’s Wicked premiered on November 22, 2024, following three years of production. The film, starring Ariana Grande...

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Nov 27, 20241 min read

Thanksgiving Celebrations

By Pilar Bell Ahmad Abdel-Aziz Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada, with friends and family....

The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight: The Most Disgraceful Fight in Boxing History?

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Nov 22, 20242 min read

The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight: The Most Disgraceful Fight in Boxing History?

By Suveer Sabharwal The Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight has sparked intense criticism and controversy, with many calling it one of the...

Behind Closed Doors in Beverly Hills: The Menendez Brothers' Case

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Nov 22, 20245 min read

Behind Closed Doors in Beverly Hills: The Menendez Brothers' Case

By Emma Dognin “The Menendez brothers' case broke on the eve of my tenth birthday, and it’s no wonder it left a lasting impression....

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Nov 19, 20242 min read

College Fair Offers Insight

By William McDermott On Tuesday October 22, Westchester-Putnam College Conferences hosted a college fair at the Westchester County...

America Decided: Trump to Serve as 47th U.S. President

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Nov 12, 20242 min read

America Decided: Trump to Serve as 47th U.S. President

By Judah Goldemberg A long and emotionally driven 2024 presidential campaign finally came to an end early on the morning of Wednesday,...

What the Trump Presidency Means for Women

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Nov 12, 20244 min read

What the Trump Presidency Means for Women

By Kayla Brogan “Only when it is dark enough can we see the stars,” Kamala Harris said in her post-election speech. This quote offered a...

Successful Strides: A Recap of the White Plains High School Cross Country Team’s Recent Results

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Nov 4, 20242 min read

Successful Strides: A Recap of the White Plains High School Cross Country Team’s Recent Results

By William McDermott It’s been quite a last few weeks for the White Plains Cross Country team. Both the boys and girls teams have had...

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Oct 29, 20241 min read

Join the Latino Coalition Club

By Catalina Restrepo The Latino Coalition focuses on educating students and the school community on the different Latino cultures. We...

The Europa Clipper Mission: Exploring an Unknown Moon

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Oct 29, 20243 min read

The Europa Clipper Mission: Exploring an Unknown Moon

By Suveer Sabharwal What is the Europa Mission? The Europa Clipper is a rocket mission that was launched on October 14, 2024, that went...

White Plains Red Ribbon Ceremony Supports Mental Health

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Oct 29, 20241 min read

White Plains Red Ribbon Ceremony Supports Mental Health

By Suveer Sabharwal The Red Ribbon Ceremony is a powerful annual event where Youth Bureau programs, local leaders, and our mayor come...

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Oct 29, 20241 min read

Stem Club’s Climate Change Event

By Suveer Sabharwal On November 16th, 2024, the STEM club invites you to make a difference at their Climate Change Impact Event. This is...

Opinion: Varsity Athletes Don't Need Gym Class in Season

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Oct 29, 20244 min read

Opinion: Varsity Athletes Don't Need Gym Class in Season

By Judah Goldemberg On Sunday October 13th, the White Plains High School girls varsity tennis team traveled to Harrison High School for...

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Oct 24, 20241 min read

The Songwriter’s Club Sings On

By Nicholas Bucaj The Songwriter’s Club at White Plains High School is a hub of musical activity, where people of all skills and...

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Oct 24, 20241 min read

SEED Club Makes a Difference

By Trinity Reid SEED stands for Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity; we meet on Wednesdays from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our...

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