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The completed foundation of Le Centre Brown, the science building in construction on the Tregaron campus. (Grayson Houston-Henderson/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
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
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 WIS is trying to replace its outdated science labs with a brand new facility.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
India expected to re-elect Prime Minister Modi for a third term, amid democratic concerns
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
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
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
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
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
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
A partially eaten apple in a mirror, reflecting back as a full apple. This picture represents one of the effects anorexia and body dysmorphia can have on the brain, which is that one perceives themself as bigger than they actually are and ends up hurting themself instead.
Fighting the Fatphobic Fallacy: Why “Fat” Is Not a Bad Word
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 partially eaten apple in a mirror, reflecting back as a full apple. This picture represents one of the effects anorexia and body dysmorphia can have on the brain, which is that one perceives themself as bigger than they actually are and ends up hurting themself instead.
Fighting the Fatphobic Fallacy: Why “Fat” Is Not a Bad Word
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
(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
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.
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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International Dateline
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
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 12, 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 students 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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