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Students versus Teachers

Students versus Teachers

Kevin Juarez, Sports Reporter June 8, 2022

The return of the WJPS students v.s. teachers basketball game will be held on June 14th at 3pm in the school's gymnasium. Teachers such as Mr. Strassberg, Mr. Maroney, and Mr. Myrtil will be participating...

2022 NBA Draft Preview

2022 NBA Draft Preview

Derek Chin, Opinion Reporter June 7, 2022

On June 23rd, the NBA Draft will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Three prospects are being considered for the first overall pick: Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren, and Paolo Banchero. Jabari...

Senior Spotlight: Alvin Zeng

Senior Spotlight: Alvin Zeng

Joshua Quintanilla, Sports Reporter April 13, 2022

As the spring season continues, volleyball is among the sports offered to WJPS students, who compete for Francis Lewis High School. Playing in his first year is senior Alvin Zeng.  Zeng’s...

What Lap Are We On?

What Lap Are We On?

Arman Ahmed, Sports Reporter April 12, 2022

Every year students take the pacer test in physical education class to estimate how active they have been.  The pacer test is a multi-stage examination that measures an athlete's acrobatic...

Next for Nick

Next for Nick

Ioannis Liontos, Sports Reporter April 7, 2022

Nick Carollo is a 15-year-old athlete and WJPS sophomore who boxes, and has further background in other mixed martial arts.  Carollo attends East Queens Boxing Club, practicing around two...

NFL Offseason Results

NFL Offseason Results

Stamatios Siderakis, Opinion Reporter April 6, 2022

As the wild NFL Offseason comes to an end, here are the top moves made by teams across the NFL. Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins: The Tyreek Hill trade shocked the NFL and many fans, who thought...

Champions League

Champions League

Joshua Quintanilla, Sports Reporter March 29, 2022

As the end of March approaches, the quarterfinals of the Champions League draw nearer. With the draws already decided, many fans are excited about each game. All quarterfinal games are scheduled...

2022 MLB Free Agency

2022 MLB Free Agency

Derek Chin, Opinion Reporter March 25, 2022

With the lockout over and spring training in full swing, the attention now turns towards the start of the baseball season and the conclusion of free agency. Throughout this offseason, there have been...

Real or Fake?

Real or Fake?

Akiah James, Opinion Reporter March 17, 2022

Frequently in WJPS gym class, rather than using the actual ball, net, paddle, or puck, a soft squishy ball that doesn’t at all reflects the weight of the real thing is used. In some cases, a gentle...

Team Handball

Team Handball

Joshua Quintanilla, Sports Reporter March 10, 2022

With the end of the cricket unit, many students questioned what sport we would do for the next unit in physical education. WJPS teacher Mr. Maroney planned for the next challenge to be team handball....

No Vaccine Mandate Exception

No Vaccine Mandate Exception

Derek Chin, Sports Reporter March 8, 2022

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, said recently that the vaccine mandates in the city’s public sector would be lifted. However, this won’t clear a way for Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets...

Lasting Legacy

Lasting Legacy

Derek Chin, Opinion Reporter February 9, 2022

Tom Brady’s 22 year professional football career has come to an end. Brady leaves the game considered the NFL’s greatest quarterback with seven Super Bowl rings, five Super Bowl MVPs, and rewriting...

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