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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
Xue and Wang posing behind their stand. They brought Chinese snacks and artifacts to share during International Day. (Selena Said/International Dateline)
International Day Celebrates Cultures at WIS
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
WIS students on the history trip pose in front of the Bundestag in Berlin. (Courtesy of Nora Brennan)
Exploring Berlin: A Journey Through Time
Five Years Later: COVID-19’s Long-Term WIS Impacts
Five Years Later: COVID-19’s Long-Term WIS Impacts
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
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 opening page of TikTok. This entertainment app has caused a nationwide discussion regarding its legal status in the U.S. (Solen Feyissa/Flickr)
TikTok Ban Lifted, Future Still Uncertain
The Return of President Donald J. Trump
The Return of President Donald J. Trump
Supporters of the Georgian Dream party drive through Tbilisi in celebration after election results were announced. Courtesy of Reuters
Georgia’s political crossroads: Governing party’s election victory, opposition protests and a choice between the EU and Russia.
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.
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
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 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
From left to right: Karin Tooze in her senior photo, Cathy Noon in her school yearbook photo, Guy Neal playing tennis in high school. The three had distinctly different childhoods, but are all currently working at WIS. (Courtesy of Karin Tooze, Guy Neal and Cathy Noon)
From the Classroom to the Staff Room: Teenage Lives of WIS Teachers
McAlpine’s stage resembled a recording studio, adding to the welcoming atmosphere of her tour: “Lizzy McAlpine- Older Tour 2024” (Courtesy of Storm Machine/Wikimedia Commons)
Lizzy McAlpine’s “Older” Tour: A Soulful, Cozy Performance
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
2025 WNBA Draft Recap
2025 WNBA Draft Recap
Graphic showing Unrivaled team logos
Unrivaled: A New Era for Women’s Basketball Begins in Miami
Jayden Daniels high-fiving fans after a game. (Horgan/Hogs Haven)
How did the Washington Commanders form a successful roster?
Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen holding the second place trophy at his home race: the Dutch Grand Prix. He was beaten by his championship competitor Lando Norris (on his right) that race as they fought a tough battle for the Driver's Championship title. (Steffen Prößdorf/Wikipédia)
The F1 2024 Season: A Race for Chaos
(Getty Images)
Beyond the game: the Super Bowl experience
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
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
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
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”
(Celeste Bloom/International Dateline)
Letter: In response to “High School Spaces: Detrimental and Dividing?”
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
Courtesy of Getty Images
Wicked, the movie: defying brevity and quality
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
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
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
Valentine's 2025 Crossword
Valentine’s 2025 Crossword
How to Steal $100K from WIS
How to Steal $100K from WIS
Holiday Crossword
Holiday Crossword
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2025 WNBA Draft Recap
2025 WNBA Draft Recap
Kiran Singh, Multimedia Publications Editor • May 9, 2025

The WNBA Draft took place April 14 at The Shed in New York City’s Hudson Yards, marking a significant moment for the league as it welcomed a new class of talent. The event, attended by fans and broadcast live on ESPN, featured the iconic “Orange Carpet,” where top prospects showcased their style...

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
Tyler, the Creator singing “Take Your Mask Off” on the catwalk
Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia Tour
Kiran Singh, Multimedia Publications Editor
2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
What is USC’s #SpeakYourMIND Challenge?
Kiran Singh, Multimedia Publications Editor
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!
Selena Said, Managing Editor
Xue and Wang posing behind their stand. They brought Chinese snacks and artifacts to share during International Day. (Selena Said/International Dateline)
International Day Celebrates Cultures at WIS
Selena Said, Managing Editor
WIS News
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
Selena Said, Managing Editor • May 8, 2025

Around a year ago, at WIS’s Tregaron campus, the designated area for the construction of the new science building, Le Centre Brown, was not much more than some steel poles and wooden walls. Now, as students and faculty pass by the site, they are met...

WIS students on the history trip pose in front of the Bundestag in Berlin. (Courtesy of Nora Brennan)
Exploring Berlin: A Journey Through Time
Oliver Dashwood and Ben Galbraith
Five Years Later: COVID-19’s Long-Term WIS Impacts
Five Years Later: COVID-19’s Long-Term WIS Impacts
Tindra Jemsby, Print Publications Editor
The three major newspapers at WIS. (Courtesy of Washington International School)
Our Platform for Student Voices: An Exploration of WIS Newspapers
Cate Taylor, WIS News Editor
A student using their phone instead of focusing on their task. The distractions that phones cause are one of the reasons for the implementation of cell phone bans in schools in multiple states. (Courtesy of pxfuel)
WIS Considers Changing Cell Phone Policy Amid Nationwide Controversy
Selena Said, Publications Editor
Features
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 • May 6, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the Empire Polo Club the weekends of April 11-13 and April 18-20 for the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Since its creation in 1999, Coachella has become known not only for its lineups of popular...

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
From left to right: Karin Tooze in her senior photo, Cathy Noon in her school yearbook photo, Guy Neal playing tennis in high school. The three had distinctly different childhoods, but are all currently working at WIS. (Courtesy of Karin Tooze, Guy Neal and Cathy Noon)
From the Classroom to the Staff Room: Teenage Lives of WIS Teachers
Tindra Jemsby, Print Publications Editor
McAlpine’s stage resembled a recording studio, adding to the welcoming atmosphere of her tour: “Lizzy McAlpine- Older Tour 2024” (Courtesy of Storm Machine/Wikimedia Commons)
Lizzy McAlpine’s “Older” Tour: A Soulful, Cozy Performance
Lucy Randall, Features Editor
The three Tregaron Security Guards, Letonya Mitchell, Eric Ndeh, and Marta Afera (Lucy Randall and Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
Beyond the Booth: A Look into The Lives of Tregaron’s Security Team
Amana Zaman, Camilla Ricci, Freja Jemsby, and Lucy Randall
Sports
Graphic showing Unrivaled team logos
Unrivaled: A New Era for Women’s Basketball Begins in Miami
Kiran Singh, Multimedia Publications Editor • March 26, 2025
Jayden Daniels high-fiving fans after a game. (Horgan/Hogs Haven)
How did the Washington Commanders form a successful roster?
Refik Hurcan and Geordie Springsteen • March 19, 2025
Op-Ed
Letter: Importance of Philanthropy at WIS
Walker Konkle • March 5, 2025

Position/WIS association: Parent (Class of 2039) and Director of the WIS Annual Fund To the Editor, As a parent of a preschooler, I think...

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
U.S. Olympic swim team practicing in Omaha before the Olympics. The Paris 2024 Olympics involved contention around the doping of swimmers. (Shelby Bell/Flickr)
Controversy and Politics Overshadow Team China’s Historic Olympic Victories
Sophia Li, Global/D.C. News Editor
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Global News
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
Sophia Li and Eileen Maloney Cunningham • April 4, 2025
The opening page of TikTok. This entertainment app has caused a nationwide discussion regarding its legal status in the U.S. (Solen Feyissa/Flickr)
TikTok Ban Lifted, Future Still Uncertain
Selena Said and Sophia Li • March 20, 2025