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Why the Olympics Shouldn’t Move

By Justin Baker • September 19, 2016

Once every four years, citizens around the world get to experience an international athletic competition that draws countries together in a conflict-ridden world: the Olympics. A seemingly vital...

Senior Betsy Knox wins Buffalo Wild Wings student athlete of the month award

By Justin Baker • April 13, 2016

Betsy Knox, a captain and pivotal leader on the girls basketball team, was recently recognized for her role in the team’s title run, receiving the Buffalo Wild Wings student athlete of the month award...

Whitman seniors earn Bethesda Magazine “Top Teens” award

By Justin Baker • March 23, 2016

For senior Joe Kaperst, winning a Bethesda Magazine “Extraordinary Teen” award was a surprise: he had no idea he was even nominated and was even more shocked when he found out he had won. Kaperst...

Meet this year’s bRAVE DJs

By Justin Baker • February 18, 2016

Music is always a big part of bRAVE, and a good playlist can make or break the night— which is why this year’s five DJs hope to bring some fire and make it the best one yet. The Black & White...

Lock and (re)load: why reboots are overdone

By Justin Baker • January 30, 2016

2015 was a good year for Hollywood. Jurassic World shattered the opening weekend box office record and then Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke that same record again. These movies might have made...

‘Tis the Season: Four great charities to support this winter

By Justin Baker • December 28, 2015

No matter how you celebrate, embracing the generosity of giving is part of the holiday spirit. Here are four noble causes you can support this season to warm some hearts as the weather gets colder: A...

A student’s take on the race to the White House

By Justin Baker • November 24, 2015

In this year’s presidential race, we’ve seen a neurosurgeon claiming to have stabbed his friend, a wealthy businessman whipping to Drake’s “Hotline Bling” on SNL and a self-proclaimed socialist...

Put your phones down and live in the moment

By Justin Baker • September 16, 2015

We get told all the time to put our phones away and pay attention. Everyone's been there; you’re on your phone when a teacher, a parent or even a friend tells you to turn your iPhone off, pry your eyes...

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