Month: February 2020

Around the World

How to Pick Your Candidate: A Pulse Guide to The 2020 Democratic Primary

*Editor’s Update: In the period time since this article was published, both Buttigieg and Klobuchar have suspended their campaigns and dropped out of the race.* It’s official everybody: the 2020 presidential elections are upon us, and millions of voters will be going out to vote, knocking on doors and making phone calls for their candidate of choice. With thousands of new articles on the democratic … Continue reading How to Pick Your Candidate: A Pulse Guide to The 2020 Democratic Primary

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On the Field, Potomac Life

Remembering Coach Hussein El Noor

The Potomac community recently suffered the heartbreaking loss of Boys Squash Coach Hussein El Noor, who passed away just two weeks before the end of the season. Known affectionately as Coach Hussein, he was a new addition to the Potomac squash family, but his students quickly grew to love his fun and energetic character. When he was interviewed by the Pulse, Sophomore Teddy Ross remembered … Continue reading Remembering Coach Hussein El Noor

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Potomac Life

Recap of the Annual BSA Assembly

This Wednesday, the Black Student Alliance (BSA) hosted its annual assembly during Black History Month.  Centered around paying respect to those that preceded them, various acts by students in BSA incorporated preceding generations of students’ families in order to showcase the lessons that have been taught to them.  The assembly kicked off with Tyler Francis’ (‘20) moving rendition of the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every … Continue reading Recap of the Annual BSA Assembly

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Entertainment

Artists You Should Be Listening To Vol. I: Beabadoobee

British singer-songwriter Beatrice Laus, also known as Beabadobee (pronounced bee-buh-doo-bee),  is an up-and-coming genre-bending artist. Her unique sound combines bedroom pop with early 2000s alt-rock to bring a breath of fresh air to indie-rock.  Her music reflects influence from artists like Elliot Smith, Pavement, and the Beatles.  Beabadoobee gained traction off her first 2017 release of the song “Coffee” on Spotify and Bandcamp, subsequently receiving … Continue reading Artists You Should Be Listening To Vol. I: Beabadoobee

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Entertainment

Movie Review Vol. IV: The Red Sea Diving Resort

Most movies that are based on true events often struggle when it comes to critics’ reviews, yet perform admirably when judged by the audience. Such is the case for Gideon Raff’s 2019 movie, The Red Sea Diving Resort. The Netflix Original Film earned a respectable 80% from the fans on RottenTomatoes, yet received a paltry 30% from the website’s critics. I’m here to tell you … Continue reading Movie Review Vol. IV: The Red Sea Diving Resort

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Entertainment

Move Review Vol. IV: The Red Sea Diving Resort

Shaurya Nayyar Most movies that are based on true events often struggle when it comes to critics’ reviews, yet perform admirably when judged by the audience. Such is the case for Gideon Raff’s 2019 movie, The Red Sea Diving Resort. The Netflix Original Film earned a respectable 80% from the fans on RottenTomatoes, yet received a paltry 30% from the website’s critics. I’m here to … Continue reading Move Review Vol. IV: The Red Sea Diving Resort

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Entertainment

The XFL: Is it Just a Walmart Version of the NFL or Something More?

Football is back!  But this time, it’s not the NFL, the NCAA, the CFL, or even the now-decrepit AAF.   The XFL (the X doesn’t actually stand for anything) was started by WWE owner Vince McMahon in 2001.  The league was marketed as a direct competitor to the NFL, with less unnecessary roughness penalties, more general rowdiness, and more suggestive cheerleaders.   Unsurprisingly, the XFL flopped after … Continue reading The XFL: Is it Just a Walmart Version of the NFL or Something More?

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Potomac Life

An Interview with Potomac’s Hottest Young Rapper: Ice Karim

Anwar Karim is one of the DMV’s hottest young rappers. His most recent song On the Road has over 2,000 streams on Soundcloud and is now available on Spotify and Apple Music. His unique, 90’s rap flow is paired with his modern lyrics, drawing in collaborations with established rappers from New York and the DMV, clear signs of his rising popularity. What makes a seemingly … Continue reading An Interview with Potomac’s Hottest Young Rapper: Ice Karim

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Entertainment, Potomac Life

An Interview with Potomac's Hottest Young Rapper: Ice Karim

Anwar Karim is one of the DMV’s hottest young rappers. His most recent song On the Road has over 2,000 streams on Soundcloud and is now available on Spotify and Apple Music. His unique, 90’s rap flow is paired with his modern lyrics, drawing in collaborations with established rappers from New York and the DMV, clear signs of his rising popularity. What makes a seemingly … Continue reading An Interview with Potomac's Hottest Young Rapper: Ice Karim

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A Note From the Editors

When it was originally created, the Potomac Pulse provided a fresh news outlet for all students and faculty. The club started off extremely strong, garnering thousands of views a month for the first few months. However, the Pulse lost its novelty rather quickly. For the last two years, the club has been in a slump, producing minimal content and failing to gain support.  As a … Continue reading A Note From the Editors

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