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A view of the construction site of Le Centre Brown on May 1, 2024. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
Tregaron Construction: Everything You Should Know
TEDxWIS speakers from left to right: Sowmya Pelluru, Cristina Pombo, Dr. Afua Banful, Dr. Samuel H. Houston Jr., Desmond Dunham, Alaina Kupec and Pawel Swiatek. (Rebecca Matushek/International Dateline)
TEDx Debuts at WIS, Highlighting the Theme of “Catalysts of Change”
The completed foundation of Le Centre Brown, the science building in construction on the Tregaron campus. (Naomi Breuer/International Dateline)
Construction Chaos: Seniors Grapple With Distractions During IB Exams
WIS seniors partaking in the annual Valentines Day tradition. (Courtesy of Martina Tognato-Guaqueta/International Dateline)
WIS Traditions: Are They Still With Us?
Upper school students performing in “Macbeth.” (Courtesy of David Wade )
Students React to Upper School’s Production of Macbeth Following Classroom Study
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
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
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
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
U.S. voters going to the polls (Courtesy of Trong Khiem Nguyen)
First-Time Voters: WIS Seniors Speak Out on the 2024 Presidential Election
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
Leader of the Labour party and candidate for PM Keir Starmer (middle) along with shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves (left) and the new Labour Mayor for York and North Yorkshire David Skaith (right). Courtesy of the BBC
British Prime Minister calls surprise General Election after ruling Conservative Party suffered heavy defeat in local elections
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
Graffiti illustrating the Palestinian flag and “Free Gaza,” tagged on the William Howard Taft Bridge. This graffiti was later removed. (Sophia Jones/International Dateline)
In Photos: Graffiti Left on Connecticut Avenue After Pro-Palestinian Protest
From Deadlifts to Derivatives: The Bodybuilder Now Shaping Future Mathematicians
From Deadlifts to Derivatives: The Bodybuilder Now Shaping Future Mathematicians
Buck’s wedding in November 1993 (Courtesy of Colin Buck)
Grateful WIS Community Departs from Esteemed Math Teacher: Colin Buck
Upper school history teacher, subject coordinator, and EE coordinator Don Boehm is leaving WIS to teach at the French American International School in San Francisco. (Courtesy of Freed Photography)
Patient, supportive and EE connoisseur: A profile on Don Boehm
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 flags surrounding the WIS primary school gym, a welcoming symbol of WIS’ international mission. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
The Primary School Flags: A Nod to WIS’s Diverse Community
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
An American football on an open field. The sport is not offered at WIS despite its popularity around the rest of the country. (Eierschneider/Flickr)
WIS Weighs the Costs and Challenges of Adding American Football to its Sports Program
(Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
Spring Athletics Recap: Reflecting on a Season of Achievement and Community
Jake Drimmer playing for GrandSlam Baseball in 2023. Drimmer has committed to play baseball at Oberlin College, beginning in the fall of 2024. (Courtesy of Jake Drimmer)
Jake Drimmer: A Family Legacy Fuels Oberlin’s Newest Baseball Talent
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
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
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
Pride flag on a television screen (Courtesy of Shutterstock)
Queer on Screen: The Struggle for Visibility in Television
Conan Gray (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Conan Gray Ventures into Synth-Pop Sound With Album “Found Heaven”
Class of 2024 Isabella Duchovny (left) and Elektra Gea-Sereti (right). (Courtesy of Francesca Recanatini)
Dear future WIS seniors…
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
Conan Gray (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Conan Gray Ventures into Synth-Pop Sound With Album “Found Heaven”
Class of 2024 Isabella Duchovny (left) and Elektra Gea-Sereti (right). (Courtesy of Francesca Recanatini)
Dear future WIS seniors…
Uncompiled code from Chromium Open-source Project. (Anthony Zhuang/International Dateline)
Google Chrome is Spying on You
(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
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
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
Fettuccine al Ragù Bolognese from Sfoglina Van Ness. (Courtesy of Sfoglina Restaurant)
Spreading Italian Cuisine in D.C.
October 2024 Online Crossword
October 2024 Online Crossword
The Stark Contrast of the Debates...
The Stark Contrast of the Debates…
(Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
Class of 2024: By the Numbers
Posters of raccoons pinned to the metal construction site fence. The raccoons are a school mystery with few answers to be found. (Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
The Mystery of Archibald Kingsley Fernsby III, WIS Raccoon
The Class of 2024 at their graduation on May 24. (Courtesy of Tindra Jemsby)
Class of 2024 Senior Superlatives
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Elektra Gea-Sereti

Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinions Editor

Hi my name is Elektra and I am a senior plus the Opinions editor. I have been at Dateline since 9th grade, and my opinion articles range from social media trends to movie reviews. While not being opinionated can be strenuous, I do write the occasional sports, features, and food article. Outside of Dateline, you can find me on the volleyball court, or debating people in Mock Trial. 
All content by Elektra Gea-Sereti
Class of 2024 Isabella Duchovny (left) and Elektra Gea-Sereti (right). (Courtesy of Francesca Recanatini)

Dear future WIS seniors…

Isabella Duchovny and Elektra Gea-Sereti
July 15, 2024
Upper school history teacher, subject coordinator, and EE coordinator Don Boehm is leaving WIS to teach at the French American International School in San Francisco. (Courtesy of Freed Photography)

Patient, supportive and EE connoisseur: A profile on Don Boehm

Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinions Editor
July 15, 2024
A graphic of the logo of the International Baccalaureate. While challenging, there are several advantages to taking the IBDP. (Courtesy of Kiran Singh)

Five Reasons Why You Should Take the IB Diploma Program

Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinions Editor
April 30, 2024
A graphic of the Ukrainian flag. The war in Ukraine continues to rage since February 2022. (Courtesy of Kiran Singh)

A Year Later: Follow-Up on the Ukrainian War From the Lens of a Student

Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinions Editor
April 23, 2024
Different protest signs being waved outside a university institution. (Courtesy of Bryn Soven)

WIS Needs a Better Discussion Forum

Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinion Editor
February 20, 2024
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

Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinions Editor
January 22, 2024
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?

Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinions Editor
November 20, 2023
From left to right: seniors Ava Gonzalez and Lila Lefevre-Iwata playing doubles at PVAC finals on October 26th 2023. The tennis team made it up to PVAC finals ultimately losing to Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (JDS). (Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)

Girls Varsity Tennis Places Second in PVAC Tournament

Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinions Editor
November 1, 2023
A graphic of a muscled man posing with symbols of a scale, a heart rate, a barbell and a food tray surrounding the figure. Social media gym culture makes people feel that there is a certain fitness standard they have to conform to. (Amara Whited/The Blazer)

The Many Faces of Social Media’s Gym Culture

Elektra Gea-Sereti
September 20, 2023
Some strawberries, a wellness shake, some perfume and a journal, all characteristics of the “That” girl aesthetic. While this trend may on the surface seem to promote health and wellness, in reality, it promotes the idea that there is only one right way to go about life. (Jessica Singer/CBC)

The ‘That’ Girl Lifestyle Really Isn’t All That

Elektra Gea-Sereti
September 15, 2023
A mashup of Margot Robbie as “Cowgirl Barbie” and Cillian Murphy as Robert J. Oppenheimer. The black and pink contrast has been the focus of many memes created in anticipation of the release of both movies, leading to the internet trend “Barbenheimer.” (Ria Chopra/Mashable)

‘Barbenheimer’: Arguably Summer’s Hottest Cinema Phenomenon

Elektra Gea-Sereti
September 11, 2023
Young girls standing in Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, and wrapped in Ukrainian flags in a show of support towards Ukraine. (​​Iulian Romanyshyn/Carnegie Europe)

The Ukrainian War From the Lens of a Student

Elektra Gea-Sereti
June 4, 2023
A digital graphic showing many of the original Marvel Cinematic Universe characters, including Captain America, Wanda Maximoff and Black Widow. While these characters once inspired joy and anticipation in viewers, those positive feelings have now numbed. (KOMAR)

Marvel’s Cinematic Universe Has Lost Its Spark

Elektra Gea-Sereti
May 31, 2023
From left to right: Sophomore and team manager Andrea Brudniak-Berrocal, freshman Simeon Bayer, freshman Martin Ferreira-Uribe, sophomore Derin Kirtman, sophomore Charlie Soven, sophomore Alexander Paxson, sophomore William Green, junior Sam Huffard and junior and supporter Ava Gonzalez. (Courtesy of Guy Neal)

Boys Varsity Tennis Team Triumphs in PVAC Championship

Elektra Gea-Sereti and Leonardo Sarzi Braga
May 22, 2023
A photo of a broken pencil on top of a multiple-choice test fragment. While standardized testing has become less crucial in the last decade of college admissions, it should become entirely optional. (Libby Nelson/Vox)

Enough with Mandatory Standardized Testing

Elektra Gea-Sereti
May 10, 2023
From left to right: Freshman Lorenzo Ricci, junior Alex Wiseman, freshman Ben Galbraith, junior Jack Merz, junior Aarav Mithani and freshman Nico Murnick. (Courtesy of Sarah Murphy)

WIS Boys Varsity Volleyball Team: Time to Rebuild

Elektra Gea-Sereti and Leonardo Sarzi Braga
April 28, 2023
From left to right: WIS alumnae Inaya Zaman and Sneha Parthasarathy, both of whom are sophomores at the University of Pennsylvania, at a Penn Holiday Celebration. (Courtesy of Ellie Fithian)

Pulling Back the Curtain on the Prestigious Ivy League Universities

Elektra Gea-Sereti
April 23, 2023
Graphic of a human head with labels of different mental disorders. Mental health is a prominent issue among adolescents that needs to be further addressed at WIS. (Kylie Ambu/WCMU Public Radio)

There Still Isn’t Enough Mental Health Education at WIS

Elektra Gea-Sereti
April 11, 2023
A man whose eyes and mouth are blocked by others. Initiatives like Stanford’s could lead to this type of reality. (Bill Kerr/Flickr)

Censorship Is Not The Solution

Elektra Gea-Sereti
March 3, 2023
A WIS student's faintly positive COVID-19 test. This student, along with dozens of their classmates, tested positive during the COVID-19 outbreak in late April. (Courtesy of Elektra Gea-Sereti)

How WIS’s COVID Response went from a 7 to a 4-

Elektra Gea-Sereti
June 23, 2022
WIS students and their families hail from over 100 countries. (Courtesy of WIS Website)

WIS: A Truly International School?

Elektra Gea-Sereti
May 13, 2022
Seniors studying together on campus. Though seniors spent a long time studying for their IB exams, some won’t even get to sit the exams due to being infected with COVID. (Courtesy of Beka Tatham)

Seniors Worry About COVID Impact on IB

Naomi Breuer and Elektra Gea-Sereti
May 4, 2022
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health Conditions Seen in Childhood

WIS Lacks Mental Health Education

Elektra Gea-Sereti
April 19, 2021
Mansion at WIS, Nov. 19, 2020

Stressed? Here are 5 Ways Students Cope at WIS

Elektra Gea-Sereti
February 2, 2021
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