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A graduating student wears their hat, decorated with a statement of support for international students, during the 374th Commencement exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 29, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Harvard vs. Trump: What to Know and Why it Matters
Smoke rises following an Israeli attack on the IRIB building, the country's state broadcaster, in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Israel Strikes Iran, Targets Nuclear Sites; U.S. Involvement Possible
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Fighting Summer Boredom: How to Stay Busy in Westchester
Fighting Summer Boredom: How to Stay Busy in Westchester
Trophies and Thunderstorms: A Trip to Remember
Trophies and Thunderstorms: A Trip to Remember
A student takes a brief nap during her first period class after a long night of dance rehearsal and studying.
Why Students Are Exhausted—and What Schools Can Do About It
People protest outside Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, after Wisconsin county judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by U.S. officials, charging her with helping a man in her court evade immigration authorities in an escalating dispute between President Donald Trump's administration and local officials over immigration enforcement, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Vincent Alban
Opinion: Deportation: A Nation Divided Over Immigrants and Identity
Opinion: Making Waves: Rethinking Mandatory Aquatics at White Plains High
Opinion: Making Waves: Rethinking Mandatory Aquatics at White Plains High
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
Dubai Chocolate: A Snack, a Craze and a Global Shortage
Dubai Chocolate: A Snack, a Craze and a Global Shortage
Lance Anthony Heads to Harvard with a Message of Authenticity
Lance Anthony Heads to Harvard with a Message of Authenticity
Seniors Sparkle at 2025 Prom
Seniors Sparkle at 2025 Prom
Finding Help, Finding Hope
May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) with a member of the medical staff on the court after an injury in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Tatum would leave the game with an injury after this play. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Staying in the Game: Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Senior game photo
Girls Varsity Lacrosse 2025 Season Recap
Girls Softball Crushes Rival Ketcham to Take Section Title
Girls Softball Crushes Rival Ketcham to Take Section Title
May 19, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a single against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
The Subway Series or the Soto Series?
Tigers Baseball Defeats Ossining in First Round of Playoffs
Tigers Baseball Defeats Ossining in First Round of Playoffs
Coach Joseph Singleton
A Look at the Legacy of Coach Singleton: One Final Year Coaching at WPHS
School Supply Drive for Children in the Dominican Republic
School Supply Drive for Children in the Dominican Republic
WPHS Pride Day JUNE 9
WPHS Pride Day JUNE 9
Spring Original Showcase
Spring Original Showcase
Essay Contest - Deadline Extended to May 15
Essay Contest – Deadline Extended to May 15
Senior Walk
Senior Walk
Class of 2025 student government from left to right (back): publicist Isabella Henriquez, advisor Marlena Simmons, secretary Ella Kincheloe, secretary Emily Portillo, treasurer Jack Reidy, Vice President Jesse Aragon, treasurer Holly Hormtrakul, advisor Dena Pallogudis. (front) presidents Sydney Brumberg and Lance Anthony
Class of 2025 Student Government Celebrates an Incredible Four Years
Laughing through Tears: The Final Songwriter’s Showcase of the Year
Laughing through Tears: The Final Songwriter’s Showcase of the Year
Model UN: A Path to Global Citizenship
Model UN: A Path to Global Citizenship
Some of the actors set to perform in the One Acts.
A Stage Awaits: WPHS One Acts Bring Drama to Life
The WPHS Photography Group enjoys a call with Kodak engineer, Ben Gibson.
The Rejuvenation of Film Photography
The Minecraft Movie - A Silly Tribute to Gaming
The Minecraft Movie – A Silly Tribute to Gaming
Some of the actors set to perform in the One Acts.
A Stage Awaits: WPHS One Acts Bring Drama to Life
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
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Emma Dognin and Kayla Brogan
June 13, 2025
Lance Anthony Heads to Harvard with a Message of Authenticity

Lance Anthony Heads to Harvard with a Message of Authenticity

Emma Dognin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2025
Laughing through Tears: The Final Songwriter’s Showcase of the Year

Laughing through Tears: The Final Songwriter’s Showcase of the Year

Emma Dognin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2025
Washington D.C. Plane Crash Leaves No Survivors

Washington D.C. Plane Crash Leaves No Survivors

Emma Dognin and Genesis Oquendo
February 2, 2025
Songwriters Club Enters New Season

Songwriters Club Enters New Season

Emma Dognin and Genesis Oquendo
January 31, 2025
California Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate

California Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate

Emma Dognin and Genesis Oquendo
January 21, 2025
The Good Man: 39th President Jimmy Carter’s Death and His Legacy

The Good Man: 39th President Jimmy Carter’s Death and His Legacy

Emma Dognin and Genesis Oquendo
January 15, 2025
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting: Suspect Luigi Mangione Arrested

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting: Suspect Luigi Mangione Arrested

Emma Dognin and Genesis Oquendo
December 18, 2024
Pink and Green Do Go Well Together: A Wicked Review

Pink and Green Do Go Well Together: A Wicked Review

Emma Dognin, Coeditor in Chief
December 6, 2024
The Luckiest Man Alive: The Story of J.J. Velazquez

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

Emma Dognin, Coeditor in Chief
November 29, 2024
Behind Closed Doors in Beverly Hills: The Menendez Brothers Case

Behind Closed Doors in Beverly Hills: The Menendez Brothers Case

Emma Dognin, Coeditor in Chief
November 14, 2024
Claire celebrating her victory!

From the WPHS Pool to the Olympic Aquatics Centre: A Conversation with Olympian Claire Weinstein

Kayla Brogan and Emma Dognin
October 14, 2024
National School Walkout. Original public domain image from Flickr

It’s Just a Drill: How WPHS Students and Staff Feel About School Shootings

Emma Dognin, Coeditor in Chief
September 24, 2024
The Bittersweet Bye of the Baby Adults

The Bittersweet Bye of the Baby Adults

Emma Dognin, Coeditor in Chief
June 4, 2024
The End of an Era: The Last Songwriter’s Showcase of the Year

The End of an Era: The Last Songwriter’s Showcase of the Year

Emma Dognin, Coeditor in Chief
May 29, 2024

Evan Schwartz on Playing God Polyphia Cover

Emma Dognin, Coeditor in Chief
May 11, 2024
Quarantine, the Endless Groundhog Day That Shaped a Generation: Days as Empty as the Grocery Store

Quarantine, the Endless Groundhog Day That Shaped a Generation: Days as Empty as the Grocery Store

Emma Dognin, Coeditor in Chief
April 7, 2024
The Feeling is Mutual: A Love Letter to the Multicultural Identities of WPHS Students

The Feeling is Mutual: A Love Letter to the Multicultural Identities of WPHS Students

Emma Dognin
March 20, 2024
Almost On the Go Senior Songwriter’s Approach Last Cover Show: Senior Profiles

Almost On the Go Senior Songwriter’s Approach Last Cover Show: Senior Profiles

Emma Dognin, Coeditor in Chief
February 2, 2024
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