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Upper school students performing in “Macbeth.” (Courtesy of David Wade )
Students React to Upper School’s Production of Macbeth Following Classroom Study
On Jan. 16, inches of snow covered the Washington D.C. region. This occurrence led to the decision to close the WIS campuses for a couple of days and go forth with virtual learning. (Courtesy of Selena Said)
Sledding or Stressing: WIS Community Reflects on This Year’s Snow Days
The performance of “At the Table with Dr. King” at WIS on Jan 18. It features speakers and a full band. (Courtesy of Martina Tognato Guáqueta)
“At the Table with Dr. King” Mixes Music and History
Students dancing at the Winter Ball. (Martina Tognato Guáqueta/International Dateline)
The Annual Winter Ball in Pictures
An overhead view of the Grade 10 Project Fair on Dec. 13, 2023. The fair showcased a variety of projects all covering the different interests of the class of 2026. (Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
A Look Into the Grade 10 Project Fair
The Dacha en route to its new home outside the Senior Lounge. Its relocation is part of the WIS plan for a new science building. (Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
In Photos: The Dacha’s Relocation
A graphic depicting the soccer field and new science building. The battle for the building has been ongoing for 12 years and construction will finally begin in June 2023. (Courtesy of Suzanna Jemsby)
Students React to Ongoing Science Building Construction
WIS’ 2017 science building proposal, depicting the plaza which would’ve replaced the sloped parking area. This plan was rejected by the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB), primarily due to the building’s visibility from Macomb Street. (Michael Vergason/Landscape Architects, Ltd.)
Macomb Street Neighbors and WIS Clash Over New Science Building
An image of the current design for the new science building, which will replace the Dacha. Construction on the building, which will take up to two years, is not expected to begin for several years. (Courtesy of Suzanna Jemsby)
Science Building Plan Gains Key Approval, Will Face Board of Zoning Adjustments in May
A science lab in the Carriage House. WIS is trying to replace its outdated science labs with a brand new facility. (David Allen/International Dateline)
A New Science Building for Future Generations
Primary school students playing soccer at Tregaron on Homecoming on Sept. 16. The transition from primary school to middle school can cause changes in students social lives. (Martina Tognato Guáqueta/International Dateline)
The Big Transition: How Social Dynamics Change in Sixth Grade
An image of an All Gender Restroom sign. The Middle School ISU is working on implementing more gender-neutral bathrooms. (Anna Orso/The Philadelphia Inquirer)
‘Gender Inclusive, Not Gender Exclusive’: Middle School ISU’s Fight for Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
(Isabel Robbins/International Dateline)
Reflecting on the Rally for Abortion Justice
WIS’ Middle School Bullying Protocol: Room For Improvement
WIS’ Middle School Bullying Protocol: Room For Improvement
Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Protesters march on Connecticut Avenue on March 2 in support of Palestine in the war between Israel and Hamas. Typically protests occur in downtown D.C., but this was an unusual occurrence as it was closer to the Israeli Embassy and Israeli Ambassador’s Residence. (Naomi Breuer/International Dateline)
Thousands of Protestors March for Palestine in Forest Hills
Captain Cookies new location in Cleveland Park. (Oliver Dashwood/International Dateline)
New Captain Cookie Location Opens in Cleveland Park
Bryn Soven/International Dateline
Fossil Fuels and Festivities: The Environmental Impact of Winter Holidays
Al Haouz (left), one of the provinces affected, before the earthquake hit. Douar Agadir Jamaa (right), which is in the Taroudant Province, covered in rubble from the damage of the earthquake. Left: (Courtesy of Charlotte Kaye) Right: (alyaoum24/Wikimedia Commons)
Morocco Earthquake Shakes the WIS Community
A government banner promotes the National Security Law in Hong Kong’s Central district. (Sam Tsang/SCMP)
The Impact of Hong Kong’s National Security Law on Society and Press Freedom, Three Years On.
Protesters march on Connecticut Avenue on March 2 in support of Palestine in the war between Israel and Hamas. Typically protests occur in downtown D.C., but this was an unusual occurrence as it was closer to the Israeli Embassy and Israeli Ambassador’s Residence. (Naomi Breuer/International Dateline)
Thousands of Protestors March for Palestine in Forest Hills
Captain Cookies new location in Cleveland Park. (Oliver Dashwood/International Dateline)
New Captain Cookie Location Opens in Cleveland Park
The scene of the fatal accident that involved a fentanyl overdose. The two affected vehicles are in the middle of the image, an Audi and a Mazda. (Leonardo Sarzi-Braga/International Dateline)
Fentanyl Overdose Causes Major Car Crash on Connecticut Avenue
A rendering showing the proposed redesign on a stretch of Connecticut Avenue, with a lane of parking replaced by protected bike lanes. (Courtesy of DDOT)
Proposed Connecticut Avenue Bike Lanes Face Mixed Support From Residents and Business Owners
A row of East Asian Restaurants along H street in D.C.s Chinatown. (Eliana Aemro Selassie/International Dateline)
The Westernization of D.C.’s Chinatown
CEJA 2024: Connecting All Generations
CEJA 2024: Connecting All Generations
The photo shows books locked behind bars. The illustration is meant to represent the censorship and book banning that has been on the rise in recent years (iStock Images).
Book Banning: Could It Happen Here?
Eighth-grader Zaid Zamani after winning the Indoor Doubles Championship Hosted by Virginia Beach Tennis. (Courtesy of Zaid Zamani)
WIS’s Zaid Zamani: D.C.’s Top Youth Tennis Talent
Junior Francesca Cho performing at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City at a competition by the American Fine Arts Festival (AFAF). She showcased her musical talent on a stage that many Conservatory-trained musicians aspire to be at. (Courtesy of Francesca Cho)
Francesca Cho: A Young Pianist’s Triumph
Previous Dateline contributors are now doing unique things. (Graphic by Leonardo Sarzi Braga)
Dateline Alumni: Where Are They Now?
The WIS faculty in front of the Mansion on the Tregaron campus. Though the upper school faculty has diversity, there are still gaps present. (Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
A Look Into Diversity Disparities in the Upper School Faculty
The Tower of Faces at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. The middle school English department is using resources from the museum to educate students about the Holocaust in their new unit on The Devils Arithmetic. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
‘We Shouldn’t Have Been Caught Off Guard’: School Responds to Lack of Holocaust Education
Scene from The Diary of Anne Frank. The play that was removed from the middle school curriculum, eliminating all gradewide Holocaust education at WIS. (Wikimedia Commons)
Removal of “The Diary of Anne Frank” Ends WIS’s Last Element of Gradewide Holocaust Education
Demonstrators protesting at the 2017 Womens March in D.C. Among the crowd were WIS students, who are now advocating for sexual education reform. (Meg Kelly/NPR)
Upper School Students Push for Sexual Education Reform
Map by Beka Tatham. Photos courtesy of Camila Levey (Ward 1), Beka Tatham (2), David Allen (3), Naomi Breuer (4), Beka Tatham (5), Rose Boehm (6), Aniekan Udofia (7) and Austin Graff/Washingtion Post (8).
Senior Gift Divides Class of 2020 and Administration on Handling Racism at WIS
From left to right: Sophomores Patrick Kaufmann, Abigail Dauchy, and Senior Henri Greamo participating in their respective sports
The Unseen Sports of WIS: Highlighting the Athletes Beyond the Red Devils
Eighth-grader Zaid Zamani after winning the Indoor Doubles Championship Hosted by Virginia Beach Tennis. (Courtesy of Zaid Zamani)
WIS’s Zaid Zamani: D.C.’s Top Youth Tennis Talent
Senior Boys Varsity Soccer Captains Emilio Pineda and Antonio Giorgianni at the WIS versus Gonzaga College High School Boys Varsity Soccer game on Aug. 30. While exhilarating, competing against intense competition can place pressure on high school athletes. (Leonardo Sarzi Braga/International Dateline)
Joy and Pressure: The Balance of Teen Athletics
The Girls Varsity Volleyball team competing in a PVAC game. The team illustrates their determination to secure a victory and championship in the PVAC league. (Courtesy of Shane Royster)
Girls Varsity Volleyball: Unity, Skill and Resilience
The Girls Varsity Soccer Team huddling before a game. (Courtesy of Samantha Brown)
WIS Soccer Teams Forced to Adapt Due Construction on Field
Sketch showing various defining aspects of Gen Z and the way the generation grew up, such as the use of social media and the overflow of information, things often taken by older generations as causes of Gen Z’s behavior and lifestyle. (Abhijit Bhaduri/Openverse)
Gen Z: Our Misunderstood Generation
Different protest signs being waved outside a university institution. (Courtesy of Bryn Soven)
WIS Needs a Better Discussion Forum
A person holding a transgender flag (Courtesy of Openverse)
Why LGBTQ+ Actors Should Play LGBTQ+ Roles
A variety of popular books. Books became more popular with the BookTok trend on TikTok during the pandemic. (Graphic by Carolina Fournier Miranda)
Why Reading Books Is Ultimately Better Than Endlessly Scrolling
A graphic of a young adult looking at their phone in their bed, with social media symbols hovering above. Social media has become an unconscious addiction, with people, especially teens, spending hours every day and before bed scrolling endlessly. (The To-Do Game)
Is Social Media Invading Our Lives?
Sketch showing various defining aspects of Gen Z and the way the generation grew up, such as the use of social media and the overflow of information, things often taken by older generations as causes of Gen Z’s behavior and lifestyle. (Abhijit Bhaduri/Openverse)
Gen Z: Our Misunderstood Generation
Different protest signs being waved outside a university institution. (Courtesy of Bryn Soven)
WIS Needs a Better Discussion Forum
A person holding a transgender flag (Courtesy of Openverse)
Why LGBTQ+ Actors Should Play LGBTQ+ Roles
A variety of popular books. Books became more popular with the BookTok trend on TikTok during the pandemic. (Graphic by Carolina Fournier Miranda)
Why Reading Books Is Ultimately Better Than Endlessly Scrolling
A graphic of a young adult looking at their phone in their bed, with social media symbols hovering above. Social media has become an unconscious addiction, with people, especially teens, spending hours every day and before bed scrolling endlessly. (The To-Do Game)
Is Social Media Invading Our Lives?
(Courtesy of True Value Metrics)
Dissecting the WIS Dress Code
WIS Juniors Studying in Davies Hall (Image Courtesy of Zachary Roberts)
How Safe is Hybrid Learning?
Datelines Response to Washington Post Column
Dateline’s Response to Washington Post Column
A protestor holding a sign with the words White Privilege at an event protesting police brutality in Spain. WIS seventh graders recently discussed the notion of white privilege in an English class activity called privilege math. (Josep Lago/AFP)
Letter: Politics and Privilege in the Middle School Classroom
Letter: WIS Fails to Uphold Its Inclusive Values
Letter: WIS Fails to Uphold Its Inclusive Values
Letter: In Response to Trump: The Modern-Day Hitler
Letter: In Response to “Trump: The Modern-Day Hitler”
(Celeste Bloom/International Dateline)
Letter: In response to “High School Spaces: Detrimental and Dividing?”
Upper school students performing in “Macbeth.” (Courtesy of David Wade )
Students React to Upper School’s Production of Macbeth Following Classroom Study
The cast after a fight scene. Macbeth, played by junior Cayetana Hamilton-Garcia, stands at the center of the stage, holding a sword. The three witches, played by junior Philip Miller, junior Elia Rigolini and freshman Chiara Venturi, from left to right, circle Macbeth. (Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
“Macbeth” Review: Sinister, Dark, Thought-Provoking
A person animating on a computer. In recent years, animation has taken a new turn. (Courtesy of Unsplash)
A New Generation in Animation
Blank Alice by Heart poster.
Wither of the Arts: Declining Interest in the WIS Theater Program
“The Menu”: Haunting Yet Slightly Over Seasoned
“The Menu”: Haunting Yet Slightly Over Seasoned
The Braccialarghe family enjoying their first family Thanksgiving celebration and their first time making the turkey themselves. (Courtesy of Sofia Braccialarghe)
Thanksgiving: WIS Edition
The entrance to Rose Ave Bakery on Connecticut Avenue in Woodley Park. The bakery recently moved from downtown D.C. to this new location. (Naomi Breuer/International Dateline)
Review: Rose Ave Bakery Brings Asian American Flavors to Woodley Park
Fettuccine al Ragù Bolognese from Sfoglina Van Ness. (Courtesy of Sfoglina Restaurant)
Spreading Italian Cuisine in D.C.
Crumbl Cookies’ weekly flavors from the week of Jan. 8. From top left to bottom right: Confetti Cake, Peanut Butter Cup Featuring REESE’s, Classic Pink Sugar, Rocky Road, Milk Chocolate Chip and Lemon Cheesecake. (Isabella Duchovny/International Dateline)
Crumbl: The Cookies That Broke the Internet
Mika Shino’s three mochi flavors: vanilla, mango and strawberry. The three treats have been perfected over two years of experimentation, with chocolate and matcha variants coming soon. (Courtesy of Mika Shino)
Kyoto to Whole Foods: A WIS Parent’s Mochi Business
Ms. Matthews Ski Club Secret
Ms. Matthew’s Ski Club Secret
February 2024 Online Crossword
February 2024 Online Crossword
Unpacking the IB Essentials: An Illustrated Beginners Guide
Unpacking the IB Essentials: An Illustrated Beginner’s Guide
Economics and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teacher Guy Neal teaching his eleventh grade TOK class. (Courtesy of Shane Royster)
Translating Teacher Talk
A Graph of Student Ego Over Time
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Upper school students performing in “Macbeth.” (Courtesy of David Wade )
Students React to Upper School's Production of Macbeth Following Classroom Study
Andrea Brudniak-Berrocal, Print Publications Editor/MS News Advisor • April 19, 2024

After reading “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare as a part of the 10th-grade English curriculum, sophomores watched the upper school play, also “Macbeth,” in a special matinee performance. Reading and watching a play can be two completely different experiences. Many students observed the differences...

The gates to Harvard with fall foliage behind them. Courtesy of Tim Sackton on Flickr.
Navigating The Recent University President Resignations
Bryn Soven, Staff Writer
The cast after a fight scene. Macbeth, played by junior Cayetana Hamilton-Garcia, stands at the center of the stage, holding a sword. The three witches, played by junior Philip Miller, junior Elia Rigolini and freshman Chiara Venturi, from left to right, circle Macbeth. (Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
“Macbeth” Review: Sinister, Dark, Thought-Provoking
Isabella Duchovny, Managing Editor
Protesters march on Connecticut Avenue on March 2 in support of Palestine in the war between Israel and Hamas. Typically protests occur in downtown D.C., but this was an unusual occurrence as it was closer to the Israeli Embassy and Israeli Ambassador’s Residence. (Naomi Breuer/International Dateline)
Thousands of Protestors March for Palestine in Forest Hills
Naomi Breuer, Editor-in-Chief
Sketch showing various defining aspects of Gen Z and the way the generation grew up, such as the use of social media and the overflow of information, things often taken by older generations as causes of Gen Z’s behavior and lifestyle. (Abhijit Bhaduri/Openverse)
Gen Z: Our Misunderstood Generation
Sophia Li, Staff Writer
Diaz and her fellow EMT’s on Nov. 3, 2022 at the Bethesda firefighter training academy. Diaz earned 500 service hours through volunteering as an EMT. (Courtesy of Captain Norman Powers)
Kiri Diaz-Asper: CAS Role Model With Over 500 Service Hours
Mahina Diaz-Asper
WIS News
Upper school students performing in “Macbeth.” (Courtesy of David Wade )
Students React to Upper School's Production of Macbeth Following Classroom Study
Andrea Brudniak-Berrocal, Print Publications Editor/MS News Advisor • April 19, 2024

After reading “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare as a part of the 10th-grade English curriculum, sophomores watched the upper school play, also “Macbeth,” in a special matinee performance. Reading and watching a play can be two completely different...

On Jan. 16, inches of snow covered the Washington D.C. region. This occurrence led to the decision to close the WIS campuses for a couple of days and go forth with virtual learning. (Courtesy of Selena Said)
Sledding or Stressing: WIS Community Reflects on This Year’s Snow Days
Carolina Fournier Miranda and Selena Said
The performance of “At the Table with Dr. King” at WIS on Jan 18. It features speakers and a full band. (Courtesy of Martina Tognato Guáqueta)
“At the Table with Dr. King” Mixes Music and History
Kas Salehi
Students dancing at the Winter Ball. (Martina Tognato Guáqueta/International Dateline)
The Annual Winter Ball in Pictures
Isabella Duchovny, Managing Editor
An overhead view of the Grade 10 Project Fair on Dec. 13, 2023. The fair showcased a variety of projects all covering the different interests of the class of 2026. (Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
A Look Into the Grade 10 Project Fair
Selena Said, WIS News Editor
Features
CEJA 2024: Connecting All Generations
CEJA 2024: Connecting All Generations
Charlotte Kaye, Staff Writer • March 10, 2024

WIS juniors Sofía Vakis and Celeste Martin were awarded the Community, Equity and Justice Award (CEJA). The award was created in 2020 by a WIS class of 2020 family  to encourage and raise awareness about social justice initiatives at WIS. Sponsored...

The photo shows books locked behind bars. The illustration is meant to represent the censorship and book banning that has been on the rise in recent years (iStock Images).
Book Banning: Could It Happen Here?
Cecilia Howton, Staff Writer
Eighth-grader Zaid Zamani after winning the Indoor Doubles Championship Hosted by Virginia Beach Tennis. (Courtesy of Zaid Zamani)
WIS's Zaid Zamani: D.C.'s Top Youth Tennis Talent
Leonardo Sarzi Braga, Multimedia Publications Editor
Junior Francesca Cho performing at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City at a competition by the American Fine Arts Festival (AFAF). She showcased her musical talent on a stage that many Conservatory-trained musicians aspire to be at. (Courtesy of Francesca Cho)
Francesca Cho: A Young Pianist's Triumph
Leonardo Sarzi Braga, Multimedia Publications Editor
Previous Dateline contributors are now doing unique things. (Graphic by Leonardo Sarzi Braga)
Dateline Alumni: Where Are They Now?
Derin Kirtman, Publications Editor
Sports
From left to right: Sophomores Patrick Kaufmann, Abigail Dauchy, and Senior Henri Greamo participating in their respective sports
The Unseen Sports of WIS: Highlighting the Athletes Beyond the Red Devils
Lucy Randall and Cate Taylor • February 29, 2024
Eighth-grader Zaid Zamani after winning the Indoor Doubles Championship Hosted by Virginia Beach Tennis. (Courtesy of Zaid Zamani)
WIS's Zaid Zamani: D.C.'s Top Youth Tennis Talent
Leonardo Sarzi Braga, Multimedia Publications Editor • February 21, 2024
Op-Ed
Sketch showing various defining aspects of Gen Z and the way the generation grew up, such as the use of social media and the overflow of information, things often taken by older generations as causes of Gen Z’s behavior and lifestyle. (Abhijit Bhaduri/Openverse)
Gen Z: Our Misunderstood Generation
Sophia Li, Staff Writer • April 4, 2024

Almost every teenager has heard the condescending and exaggerated stories that begin with “when I was your age…” repeated thousands of...

Different protest signs being waved outside a university institution. (Courtesy of Bryn Soven)
WIS Needs a Better Discussion Forum
Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinion Editor
A person holding a transgender flag (Courtesy of Openverse)
Why LGBTQ+ Actors Should Play LGBTQ+ Roles
Jeremy Loko
A variety of popular books. Books became more popular with the BookTok trend on TikTok during the pandemic. (Graphic by Carolina Fournier Miranda)
Why Reading Books Is Ultimately Better Than Endlessly Scrolling
Carolina Fournier Miranda
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Protesters march on Connecticut Avenue on March 2 in support of Palestine in the war between Israel and Hamas. Typically protests occur in downtown D.C., but this was an unusual occurrence as it was closer to the Israeli Embassy and Israeli Ambassador’s Residence. (Naomi Breuer/International Dateline)
Thousands of Protestors March for Palestine in Forest Hills
Naomi Breuer, Editor-in-Chief • April 5, 2024
Captain Cookies new location in Cleveland Park. (Oliver Dashwood/International Dateline)
New Captain Cookie Location Opens in Cleveland Park
Oliver Dashwood • March 3, 2024

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