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Top Five Romantic Comedies for V-day: Which Would You Watch?

Top Five Romantic Comedies for V-day: Which Would You Watch?

CaroleAnne Ortmann, Reporter March 1, 2023

Valentines day is the “ annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship, and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners,...

(Some of) The Most Memorable Halftime Shows

(Some of) The Most Memorable Halftime Shows

Maddy Henderson, Reporter February 28, 2023

It seems impossible to discuss the Super Bowl without also talking about the halftime show. Indeed, the show is more important to some people than the game itself. The halftime show was not always the...

Super Bowl Snacking

Super Bowl Snacking

Connor Blackwood, Reporter February 28, 2023

With such a close ending score, this year’s Super Bowl was stressful as ever. The game isn’t the only stressor, especially for the hosts. Throwing a party is difficult enough, but when food and drink...

The History of Valentine’s Day

The History of Valentine’s Day

Megan Jones, Reporter February 21, 2023

On Feb. 14 of every year, those with significant others give gifts to each other and celebrate their love. As we commemorate Valentine’s Day with chocolate or candy given to our loved ones, it is only...

Real Versus Fake Christmas Trees

Real Versus Fake Christmas Trees

Ellie Reinken, Reporter January 31, 2023
This is Jade Jennings dog playing in the snow when SDOW had a snow day. Photo submitted by: Jade Jennings

Snow days are the Best Days

Brynne Pearcy, Sports/Online/Social Media Editor January 30, 2023

As soon as the snow sticks, students look out the window and hope their parent's phone ring to hear they have a snow day. Once they have their free day, many have exciting ideas for passing the time.  “I...

Bored Over Break?

Bored Over Break?

Connor Blackwood, Reporter January 4, 2023

Winter break is here, and with all that extra time, countless activities can be enjoyed. The holidays are fantastic, but I find myself looking for ways to spend time between them, so I compiled a list...

A house in Washington decked out with lights.

Best Light Displays in Washington

Danielle Newhouse, Reporter December 22, 2022

One of the best things at Christmas time is driving at night and seeing houses lit up with light displays in their yard. I drove around the town of Washington and found a few of the best neighborhoods...

A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)

A Christmas Story… Christmas?

Megan Jones, Reporter December 19, 2022

The holiday classic, A Christmas Story (1983), and its sequel, A Christmas Story Christmas (2022), highlight the Christmases of Ralphie Parker as both a kid and adult. The similarities between the two...

The End of BROCKHAMPTON

The End of BROCKHAMPTON

Ellie Reinken, Reporter November 30, 2022

BROCKHAMPTON, a seven-member boy band founded in 2010 just released their final albums and are ending their 12-year run as a group.  The group was founded and led by artist Kevin Abstract and includes...

Photo Courtesy of Marvel Studios

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review

Danielle Newhouse, Reporter November 30, 2022

***Spoilers for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ahead*** Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the final installment in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I was not impressed with the last two Marvel...

WHS Staff Competes in a Thanksgiving Pie Contest

WHS Staff Competes in a Thanksgiving Pie Contest

Brynne Pearcy, Sports/Online/Social Media Editor November 29, 2022

Before The Advocate staff went on Thanksgiving break, they were judges for a WHS staff pie contest. The staff was able to sign up to make the best pie they could and have a chance to win. The Advocate...

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