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A statue of Pope Francis is pictured on the day of an Argentine first division match between San Lorenzo de Almagro, his hometown soccer team, and Rosario Central, following the death of the pontiff, at the Pedro Bidegain stadium, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Cristina Sille
Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday, aged 88
US and China: A Volatile Relationship
US and China: A Volatile Relationship
Do You Want to Plant at Home?
Do You Want to Plant at Home?
Creators are the New Entrepreneurs
Creators are the New Entrepreneurs
Collage of Morgan’s Message
Spreading Morgan’s Message: A Call for Mental Health Awareness at WPHS
Opinion: Cellphone Pouches Aren't Necessary
Opinion: Cellphone Pouches Aren’t Necessary
Stop the Tragedy of School Shootings Now
Stop the Tragedy of School Shootings Now
An infestation of lantern flies that the team at Westmoreland were working to stop.
From Mud to Mayapples: A Firsthand Look at Conservation Under Threat
Students dressed to impress for the junior prom
Masquerade Magic: WPHS Juniors Shine at Unforgettable Prom Night
Why is Wealthy Westchester County's Child Poverty Rate So High?
Why is Wealthy Westchester County’s Child Poverty Rate So High?
2025: A Year of Innovation
2025: A Year of Innovation
Creators are the New Entrepreneurs
Creators are the New Entrepreneurs
Coach Carmona Reflects on a Successful First Season Leading Swim Teams
Coach Carmona Reflects on a Successful First Season Leading Swim Teams
New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hits a three run home run during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Torpedo Bats Take Off in New York
White Plains Shines at Nike Indoor Nationals
White Plains Shines at Nike Indoor Nationals
Super Bowl LIX Smackdown
Super Bowl LIX Smackdown
New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
What Next for Giants and Jets?
Essay Contest - Deadline Extended to May 15
Essay Contest – Deadline Extended to May 15
Senior Walk
Senior Walk
Join Upcoming SEED Meetings
Join Upcoming SEED Meetings
Students dressed to impress for the junior prom
Masquerade Magic: WPHS Juniors Shine at Unforgettable Prom Night
Celebrating Creativity
Celebrating Creativity
Songwriters' Spring Cover Showcase Slays
Songwriters’ Spring Cover Showcase Slays
Pippin's Extraordinary Seniors Pass the Torch to WPHS Newest Players
Pippin’s Extraordinary Seniors Pass the Torch to WPHS Newest Players
Songwriters' Spring Cover Showcase Slays
Songwriters’ Spring Cover Showcase Slays
A Spring in Our Step
A Spring in Our Step
Pippin's Extraordinary Seniors Pass the Torch to WPHS Newest Players
Pippin’s Extraordinary Seniors Pass the Torch to WPHS Newest Players
Songwriters Club Enters New Season
Songwriters Club Enters New Season
Pink and Green Do Go Well Together: A Wicked Review
Pink and Green Do Go Well Together: A Wicked Review
The News Site of White Plains High School

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The News Site of White Plains High School

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Cristina Damato, Associate Editor

“It’s a journalist’s job to be a witness to history. We’re not there to worry about ourselves. We’re there to try and get as near as we can, in an imperfect world, to the truth and get the truth out.” -Robert Fisk

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll event, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic Mistakenly Added to Government Chat

Cristina Damato, Editor
April 8, 2025
Chaos in Commercial Flight: What to Know

Chaos in Commercial Flight: What to Know

Cristina Damato, Editor
March 10, 2025
Pippin's Extraordinary Seniors Pass the Torch to WPHS Newest Players

Pippin’s Extraordinary Seniors Pass the Torch to WPHS Newest Players

Cristina Damato and Leah Corpus
February 27, 2025
Donald Trump Sworn in as America's 47th President

Donald Trump Sworn in as America’s 47th President

Cristina Damato, Editor
January 22, 2025
The symphony orchestra standing after their performance.

WPHS Orchestras Wow Audiences at Winter Concert

Cristina Damato, Editor
January 15, 2025
Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech to Donald Trump

Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech to Donald Trump

Cristina Damato, Editor
December 6, 2024
Artemis II: To the Moon and Beyond

Artemis II: To the Moon and Beyond

Cristina Damato, Editor
October 22, 2024
Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Tharkur Comes Home to WPHS

Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Tharkur Comes Home to WPHS

Cristina Damato, Editor
October 1, 2024
Key Bridge Collapses, Killing Six

Key Bridge Collapses, Killing Six

Cristina Damato, Editor
April 16, 2024
Biden Delivers his Third State of the Union Address

Biden Delivers his Third State of the Union Address

Cristina Damato, Editor
April 6, 2024
Total Solar Eclipse Comes to New York

Total Solar Eclipse Comes to New York

Cristina Damato, Editor
April 6, 2024
Sophomores Face the Digital PSAT 

Sophomores Face the Digital PSAT 

Cristina Damato, Editor
March 17, 2024
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