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2024 Rollercoaster Recap
By Suveer Sabharwal The year 2024 was a rollercoaster was of emotion for many, marked by both significant struggles and remarkable...
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Jan 302 min read
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Donald Trump Sworn in as America's 47th President
By Cristina Damato Donald J. Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in the traditional inauguration...
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Jan 223 min read
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Palisades and Eaton Fires Devastate Southern California: 27 Dead, Thousands Evacuated
By Kayla Brogan A group of hikers in Temescal Canyon may have been among the first to spot what could have been the beginning of the...
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Jan 223 min read
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California Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate
By Emma Dognin and Genesis Oquendo As wildfires rage across California, residents in Los Angeles and surrounding areas are dealing with...
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Jan 213 min read
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Supreme Court Deadline Looms for TikTok: Sale or Ban
By Genesis Oquendo On Sunday, Jan. 19, the U.S. Supreme Court marked the official deadline for TikTok to either be sold or banned in the...
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Jan 212 min read
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Athlete Spotlight: Alexis Tighe
By Gianna McMahon Alexis Tighe, a name widely known across Section 1 Softball, and feared. Knowing that this starting sophomore would be...
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Jan 153 min read
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Athlete Profile: Lev Glazman
Chasing his dreams on ice. By Sarah Alzate Ice Hockey. It sounds really draining, and it is. It requires an intense amount of commitment...
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Jan 153 min read
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New Year, New Gifts: A Guide to After-Holiday Surprises
By Leah Corpus Now that the holiday season has come and gone, we’re filled with excitement for all the possibilities the new year holds....
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Jan 152 min read
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WPHS Orchestras Wow Audiences at Winter Concert
By Cristina Damato The three White Plains High School orchestras delivered their annual winter concert last month to an audience filled...
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Jan 151 min read
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A Time-Honored Tradition Revived- the Tiger Awards Ceremony
By Leah Corpus White Plains High School is proud to announce the return of its Tiger tradition: the Student of the Month award. Each...
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Jan 151 min read
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The Good Man: 39th President Jimmy Carter’s Death and His Legacy
By Emma Dognin and Genesis Oquendo On Dec. 29, 2024, former President James Earl Carter Jr., also known as Jimmy Carter, passed away at...
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Jan 153 min read
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Chris LaRossa’s Love for Hockey Drives His Passion, Teamwork, and Success
By Kaitlin Seguso The ref’s whistle blows as the players step onto the ice for the upcoming faceoff. Left winger Chris LaRossa skates in...
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Jan 143 min read
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Afghanistan Taliban Leader New Ban on Windows Overlooking Women
By Genesis Oquendo On December 29, the Taliban Administrative Affairs Office on X, formerly Twitter, announced a new strict five-point...
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Jan 131 min read
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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...
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Dec 19, 20241 min read
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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...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read
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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 18, 20243 min read
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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, 20242 min read
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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...
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Dec 17, 20241 min read
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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...
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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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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...
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Dec 6, 20242 min read
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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...
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Dec 6, 20242 min read
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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....
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Dec 6, 20242 min read
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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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Dec 6, 20242 min read
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Thanksgiving Celebrations
By Pilar Bell Ahmad Abdel-Aziz Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada, with friends and family....
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
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