A humble reflection on creativity
April 5, 2020
As I drift aimlessly amid stiff smiles, performing thoughtless recitations that have become so routine, I reframe the life that plays before me. Schoolwork appears humorous, pens seem to click in a synchronized fashion. My motions begin to align with an internal monologue; the hum of the Metro tracks will u...
Best Bowls in Tenley
Hannah Frank and Anna Gustafson
April 3, 2020
Soon enough (hopefully), people will flood the streets of Tenleytown eager to get out for a bite to eat after being in quarantine for so long. We know the neighborhood can be quite intimidating with so many options to choose from, so let this be a guide for the best bowls in Tenley. Seoul...
Harley, action shine in gleeful “Birds of Prey” movie
April 1, 2020
What else did you expect from a movie with the word ‘fantabulous’ in its title? “Birds of Prey: and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” is not a great film by any means, but it’s a fun, energetic, joyous, and, yes, fantabulous romp. The plot is more coherent and inventive tha...
Faculty favorites: Dr Moore’s dining
March 31, 2020
Imagine this: you are out eating dinner with your family and as you sit down at the restaurant you have an uncanny feeling you know the person sitting a few tables away. After multiple (not so) discrete glances, you realize “[oh look!] there’s Dr. Moore sitting there and staring off into space beca...
TV shows you should binge during break
March 26, 2020
While everyone is home social distancing, it’s the perfect time to relax, kick back, and binge watch! Here are some TV shows that will keep you hooked. Pose (FX) - Set in 1980’s New York, Pose tells the stories of black and latino LGBTQ+ youth who come to the big city in hopes of finding a communi...
February Albums of the Month
Sophia Ibrahim, Zach Isaacs, Alex Metzger, and Chau Nguyen
March 9, 2020
"QPac by Quando Rondo Zach Isaacs 7.5/10 “QPac,” the debut album of Quando Rondo, a young rapper from Savannah, is instantly put to high standards and a lot of skepticism. Referencing one of the best rappers of all time (2Pac) in your first album is definitely a risk. The 18-song album has a lot of ...
From the atrium floor to the red carpet: Fashion Club showcases school style
March 8, 2020
Didn’t catch the last fashion show in December? No worries, the Wilson Fashion Club has another in the works. Formed last September by junior Sydni Lewis, the club is co-led by junior Azariah Riley and is sponsored by 12th-grade counselor Aleta Lane. Going into the 2019-20 school year, there wa...
Wilson students to take on the retelling of Peter Pan
March 8, 2020
This spring, Wilson Theater will be performing an exciting production of the musical “Peter and the Starcatcher,” based on the 2004 novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, adapted for the stage by Rick Elice. The musical serves as a reinterpretation of the beloved Peter Pan and provides insight in...
The colorful, artistic story of Moira Dryer
March 8, 2020
In a white-painted room hangs rectangular pieces of bold and spectacular color. The art ranges from abstract to patterned, but the strong use of color variation remains constant. Moira Dryer’s artistic expression in Back in Business at the Phillips Collection calms and provokes questions in the viewer. The...
Fiending for caffeine: the best cup of coffee in DC
March 8, 2020
Even though the groundhog predicted an early spring, the days still seem long and chilly. If you’re like me, a great cup of coffee can make the cold weather seem not so bad. Whether you’re looking to do some homework, meet a friend, or just grab a cup of joe, here is my list of some of the best ...
Faculty favorites: Mr. Singer’s perfect pi(e)
Lucy Harllee
March 8, 2020
Jeremy Singer is much more than your average math teacher. He is a curling enthusiast, hydration devotee, Quizbowl fanatic, self-proclaimed weirdo, and an overall character, making him the perfect candidate to point me to a taste-bud-fulfilling restaurant. And so, the pressing question emerged: what...
DC’s best food under $10
Charlotte Comrack and Albert Malhotra
March 1, 2020
Fast Casual: BANDIT TACO There are so many good, fast casual places to eat in Tenleytown, but the one that stood out to us was Bandit Taco. Out of the many Mexican-style restaurants around Wilson, Bandit is the best one. Other than the fact that the food is really tasty and authentic, it is also v...
Winston Botts and Anna Dueholm
April 2, 2020
Wilson is projected to have a student body of 2,015 students in the upcoming school year, roughly a 25 student increase from this year. This is the highest enrollment projection...
Virginia closes all public schools for rest of school year
March 27, 2020
DCPS schools closed until April 27
March 20, 2020
Coronavirus concerns place a halt on ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
March 15, 2020
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With distance learning and so much chaos regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the end of the school year may seem light years away. So instead of spending...
An homage to the Fort Reno stage
April 2, 2020
On March 7, the Fort Reno stage died after more than 50 years with the Tenleytown community. Born around...
Women warriors: students reflect on Women’s History Month
March 31, 2020
March is well known as the month of March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day, and recently, the start of the...
Qi Guo looks back on her path to math
March 29, 2020
Wilson’s very own math god Qi Guo never expected to be a math teacher. She studied computer science...
Student teachers find a home at Wilson
March 26, 2020
When most of us imagine college, we think of big lecture halls, relaxed class schedules, and parties....
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