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Trophies and Thunderstorms: A Trip to Remember
Trophies and Thunderstorms: A Trip to Remember
The Real Impact of Energy Drinks on Teenagers’ Health
The Real Impact of Energy Drinks on Teenagers’ Health
Public Domain: Official White House Photo of President Donald J. Trump
Trump’s Second Term: Policies, Tariffs, and the Future of the U.S. Economy
Model UN: A Path to Global Citizenship
Model UN: A Path to Global Citizenship
Pope Leo XIV leads a Regina Caeli prayer from the central balcony (Loggia delle Benedizioni) of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 11, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Welcoming the New Pontiff: Worldwide Catholics Celebrate Pope Leo XIV
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
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
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?
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
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
Spring Original Showcase
Spring Original Showcase
Essay Contest - Deadline Extended to May 15
Essay Contest – Deadline Extended to May 15
Senior Walk
Senior Walk
Mariachi Club Ad
Mariachi Club Ad
WPHS Mariachi Band to Perform at Mùsica y Mole Festival
WPHS Mariachi Band to Perform at Mùsica y Mole Festival
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
WPHS Dance team from left to right: Isabella Arco, Haziel Perez Nahue, Addison Javier, Sara Espaillat, Analise Di Guglielmo, and Advisor, Nicole Reis.
Dubset Dance Team Welcomes All Skill Levels and Styles
Join Upcoming SEED Meetings
Join Upcoming SEED Meetings
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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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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