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The Red Devil showing off his spirit for the Forza WIS game (Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
Celebrating the Arrival of a New Era at WIS
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
McGill University in Montreal, Canada. This is one of the many universities that the Class of '25 seniors are attending abroad this year. (Sidneiensis/Flickr)
From WIS to the World: Why Seniors Are Opting for Global College Experiences
“Under Construction”: Seniors Take Over Campus with Organized Chaos for Spirit Day 2025
“Under Construction”: Seniors Take Over Campus with Organized Chaos for Spirit Day 2025
Another science lab, specifically a chemistry lab that is being worked on and finalized. (Selena Said/International Dateline)
Teachers Set for Shift to Le Centre Brown
A panoramic view of the inside building area from a balcony. Here is where the Four Square Garden will be built. (Selena Said/International Dateline)
Construction Advances Steadily at WIS Tregaron
A view of the construction site of Le Centre Brown on May 1, 2024. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
Tregaron Construction: Everything You Should Know
A view of the construction site of Le Centre Brown on May 1, 2024. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
Tregaron Construction: Everything You Should Know
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
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
Jane Goodall speaks at the United Nations Equator Prize Ceremony. Her dedication to climate advocacy was a pillar of her work. (UNClimatechange/Creative Commons)
Jane Goodall, Esteemed Primatologist and Environmental Advocate, Dies at 91
March 15 anti-government protest in Belgrade. Courtesy of CRTA
Student Protests in Serbia: From Tragedy to Mass Mobilization
Silhouette of the Vatican. This is where the conclave that selected the next pope gathered. (Pierre_Bn/Flickr)
Behind the Conclave That Selected Pope Leo XVI
Pro-Palestine protesters gather on the campus of Columbia University in New York City, NY. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Legal Concerns Rise as Trump Administration Targets International College Students
Elon Musk at a Trump rally in Butler, Pa. on Oct. 5. (Clay Hensley/Flickr)
Elon Musk Waltzes Into the Political Spotlight in the Wake of Trump’s Reelection
The vibrant sunset, festive holiday market, and iconic National Christmas Tree showcase Washington, D.C.’s seasonal charm, offering magical winter moments. (Courtesy of Victoria Pineda)
Holiday Dates Around D.C.
Rally outside the White House following Trump's 2020 loss. The fight for the White House in 2024 has involved heavy campaigning on social media. (Ted Eytan/Flickr)
Redefining Strategies to Engage Gen Z: 2024 Presidential Candidates
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, back to back. The two politicians are the main candidates in the 2024 election. (Getty Images)
Everything You Need to Know About the Sept. 10 Presidential Debate—and its Consequences
"Stop Project 2025" banner at a protest outside the Heritage Foundation. This policy proposal is receiving increased attention during the 2024 election. (Elvert Barnes/Flickr)
Project 2025: The Blueprint of Conservative Policy and its Potential Impact on 2024 Elections
An event held by Acton Children’s Business Fair on May 19 at Friendship Heights in Chevy Chase, MD allowed kids of all ages to introduce their businesses to the community. (Selena Said/International Dateline)
Local Children’s Business Fair Allows Future Entrepreneurs to Shine
One Trip, One Story: Interview in an Uber
One Trip, One Story: Interview in an Uber
Prayer of Tarawih at the Grand Mosque of Kairouan, Ramadan 2012 (Zied Nsir/Creative Commons)
Ramadan at WIS: A Time of Reflection and Community
Protesters rally outside the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building, home to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, on Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington (Alex Wong/Getty Images).
“It’s just careless:” Federal Workers Fearful and Overwhelmed Amid Mass DOGE Layoffs
2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
What is USC’s #SpeakYourMIND Challenge?
Influencer Jessie Lee posing at Coachella showing off her outfit. The music festival is seen as an opportunity for the attendees to express their style. (Jessie Lee/Instagram)
Coachella 25: Music and Style Take Over the Desert
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 Devil's 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 Women's 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
The Red Devil showing off his spirit for the Forza WIS game (Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
Celebrating the Arrival of a New Era at WIS
Prayers for Savy King following the final whistle.
A Closer Look at the NWSL’s Wild First Nine Weeks
After Klopp: Liverpool’s Rollercoaster of a Season So Far
After Klopp: Liverpool’s Rollercoaster of a Season So Far
A picture of Alex Ovechkin. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Alex Ovechkin’s Race to the Top
2025 WNBA Draft Recap
2025 WNBA Draft Recap
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
A poster for the film adaptation of the musical "Wicked". (Courtesy of IMDb)
A Wicked-ly Ambitious Adaptation
Courtesy of Getty Images
Wicked, the movie: defying brevity and quality
Letter: Importance of Philanthropy at WIS
The cast of Little Shop of Horrors during the finale. (Courtesy of David Wade).
“Little Shop of Horrors:” Tragic, Gruesome and Comedic
A poster for the film adaptation of the musical "Wicked". (Courtesy of IMDb)
A Wicked-ly Ambitious Adaptation
Courtesy of Getty Images
Wicked, the movie: defying brevity and quality
The cast of Little Shop of Horrors during the finale. (Courtesy of David Wade).
“Little Shop of Horrors:” Tragic, Gruesome and Comedic
JD Vance holding a speech at a political rally in Arizona. He is the author of the 2016 novel "Hillbilly Elegy" which inspired the Netflix movie by the same name. (Gage Skidmore/Openverse)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Glimpse into the Hollow American Dream
Pride flag on a television screen (Courtesy of Shutterstock)
Queer on Screen: The Struggle for Visibility in Television
(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?
Dateline's Response to Washington Post Column
Dateline’s Response to Washington Post Column
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
Letter: Importance of Philanthropy at WIS
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”
Loew’s Palace Theater, D.C.'s first movie theater.
Curtain Call? The Uncertain Future of Movie Theaters
Tyler, the Creator singing “Take Your Mask Off” on the catwalk
Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia Tour
Influencer Jessie Lee posing at Coachella showing off her outfit. The music festival is seen as an opportunity for the attendees to express their style. (Jessie Lee/Instagram)
Coachella 25: Music and Style Take Over the Desert
A Confession, A Protest, A Legacy: Decoding Hidden Meanings in Bad Bunny’s Newest Album
A Confession, A Protest, A Legacy: Decoding Hidden Meanings in Bad Bunny’s Newest Album
A poster for the film adaptation of the musical "Wicked". (Courtesy of IMDb)
A Wicked-ly Ambitious Adaptation
Falafel Inc: The Flavorful Future
Falafel Inc: The Flavorful Future
Reviewing Holiday Drinks in D.C.
Reviewing Holiday Drinks in D.C.
Fresh Baguette's selection of pastries (Oliver Dashwood/International Dateline)
Review of Fresh Baguette’s Newest Location in Cleveland Park
The macarons on display at Olivia Macaron, located in Georgetown. The patisserie has a wide range of flavors to explore, from standard chocolate to lychee rose raspberry. (Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
Pastry Review: WIS Parent Masters the Art of Macarons
The Braccialarghe family enjoying their first family Thanksgiving celebration and their first time making the turkey themselves. (Courtesy of Sofia Braccialarghe)
Thanksgiving: WIS Edition
Overheard @ WIS: Teacher Edition
Overheard @ WIS: Teacher Edition
WIS Connections Game
WIS Connections Game
Things to Do Instead of Filling out a March Madness Bracket
Things to Do Instead of Filling out a March Madness Bracket
A reminder of the date for April Fools' Day. Mark your calendars for next year! (Wallpaper Flare)
Nothing is Ever Too Crazy for April Fools’ Day!
Overheard @ WIS
Overheard @ WIS
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International Dateline
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International Dateline
Jane Goodall speaks at the United Nations Equator Prize Ceremony. Her dedication to climate advocacy was a pillar of her work. (UNClimatechange/Creative Commons)
Jane Goodall, Esteemed Primatologist and Environmental Advocate, Dies at 91
Lucy Randall, Managing Editor • October 2, 2025

Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and conservationist, has passed away. The Jane Goodall Institute announced the news in a short message: “On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Dr Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.”...

The Red Devil showing off his spirit for the Forza WIS game (Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
Celebrating the Arrival of a New Era at WIS
Carter Samuel, Sports Editor
March 15 anti-government protest in Belgrade. Courtesy of CRTA
Student Protests in Serbia: From Tragedy to Mass Mobilization
Oliver Dashwood
Overheard @ WIS: Teacher Edition
Overheard @ WIS: Teacher Edition
Kiran Singh, Multimedia Publications Editor
One Trip, One Story: Interview in an Uber
One Trip, One Story: Interview in an Uber
Sabine Crawford, Staff Writer
Loew’s Palace Theater, D.C.'s first movie theater.
Curtain Call? The Uncertain Future of Movie Theaters
Tindra Jemsby, Editor-in-Chief
WIS News
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
Annie Breaux, Guest Writer • June 8, 2025

On a bright spring day at the WIS Primary School, six- and seven-year-olds celebrated an achievement many adults never accomplish: becoming published authors. For these first graders, mastering the fundamentals of reading wasn’t the destination –...

McGill University in Montreal, Canada. This is one of the many universities that the Class of '25 seniors are attending abroad this year. (Sidneiensis/Flickr)
From WIS to the World: Why Seniors Are Opting for Global College Experiences
Tindra Jemsby, Editor-in-Chief
“Under Construction”: Seniors Take Over Campus with Organized Chaos for Spirit Day 2025
“Under Construction”: Seniors Take Over Campus with Organized Chaos for Spirit Day 2025
Tindra Jemsby, Editor-in-Chief
Another science lab, specifically a chemistry lab that is being worked on and finalized. (Selena Said/International Dateline)
Teachers Set for Shift to Le Centre Brown
Cate Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
The WIS Science Olympiad team. From left to right: Chiara Venturi, Bryn Soven, Cecilia Howton and Alexander Novikov. (Courtesy of Bryn Soven)
Science Olympiad Takes Home Medals In Their Second Competition
Cate Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
Features
Prayer of Tarawih at the Grand Mosque of Kairouan, Ramadan 2012 (Zied Nsir/Creative Commons)
Ramadan at WIS: A Time of Reflection and Community
Amana Zaman, Staff Writer • May 24, 2025

March entails a whirlwind of WIS events, such as the eighth-grade language trips, the 10th-grade New Orleans trip, and Mock Exams for the seniors. However, it also has special significance for Muslims around the world, being the holy month of Ramadan.  Ramadan...

Protesters rally outside the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building, home to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, on Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington (Alex Wong/Getty Images).
“It’s just careless:” Federal Workers Fearful and Overwhelmed Amid Mass DOGE Layoffs
Lucy Randall, Managing Editor
2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
What is USC’s #SpeakYourMIND Challenge?
Kiran Singh, Multimedia Publications Editor
Influencer Jessie Lee posing at Coachella showing off her outfit. The music festival is seen as an opportunity for the attendees to express their style. (Jessie Lee/Instagram)
Coachella 25: Music and Style Take Over the Desert
Iman Al Said, Fashion Editor
The View from Isabella Brahmst's Apartment during the Pacific Palisades Wildfires (Courtesy of Isabella Brahmst)
Facing the Inferno: UCLA Student’s First Hand Experience with California Wildfires and A Call to Act
Lucy Randall, Features Editor
Sports
Prayers for Savy King following the final whistle.
A Closer Look at the NWSL’s Wild First Nine Weeks
Kiran Singh, Multimedia Publications Editor • May 23, 2025
After Klopp: Liverpool’s Rollercoaster of a Season So Far
After Klopp: Liverpool’s Rollercoaster of a Season So Far
Zack Worth, Sports Editor • May 15, 2025
Op-Ed
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
From Sounds to Stories: How WIS First Graders Became Published Authors
Annie Breaux, Guest Writer • June 8, 2025

On a bright spring day at the WIS Primary School, six- and seven-year-olds celebrated an achievement many adults never accomplish: becoming published...

Letter: Importance of Philanthropy at WIS
Walker Konkle
The cast of Little Shop of Horrors during the finale. (Courtesy of David Wade).
“Little Shop of Horrors:” Tragic, Gruesome and Comedic
Mahina Diaz-Asper
JD Vance holding a speech at a political rally in Arizona. He is the author of the 2016 novel "Hillbilly Elegy" which inspired the Netflix movie by the same name. (Gage Skidmore/Openverse)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Glimpse into the Hollow American Dream
Tindra Jemsby, Print Publications Editor
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Global News
Silhouette of the Vatican. This is where the conclave that selected the next pope gathered. (Pierre_Bn/Flickr)
Behind the Conclave That Selected Pope Leo XVI
Cate Taylor, Editor-in-Chief • June 6, 2025
Pro-Palestine protesters gather on the campus of Columbia University in New York City, NY. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Legal Concerns Rise as Trump Administration Targets International College Students
Sophia Li, WIS News Editor • May 14, 2025