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The Dictionary of Esoteric Emotions: A Potomac Edition

Photo: BJPG Life Author: Arielle Kouyoumdjian When I turned 16, a friend gifted me a dictionary. No, not a clunky red Merriam-Webster (I’m not a masochist–I use Google.) This was a special dictionary. The milky pages were stashed between a charcoal and gold-splattered cover, and the whole book was about as thick as an ice cream sandwich. The misfit amongst its encyclopedic siblings, The Dictionary … Continue reading The Dictionary of Esoteric Emotions: A Potomac Edition

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Is Sam Sulek a Good Influence on His Followers?

Photo: @sam_sulek via Instagram Author: Nathan Alexander The internet phenom Sam Sulek is arguably the biggest influencer within the fitness industry. He thrives on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, amassing nearly ten million followers across the three platforms alone, while also being available on other social media applications.  He rose to fame in months, with his seemingly raw and unedited content attracting gym-goers across the nation. … Continue reading Is Sam Sulek a Good Influence on His Followers?

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Go, Jonny, Go: John Rahm leaves PGA for LIV Golf Tour

Author: Mackie Repkie As many of us golf fans have heard, Jon Rahm has made his way to the LIV Golf Tour. While many notable PGA stars have switched to LIV, this one feels more than a little different. Rahm, the third-ranked golfer in the world, 11-time PGA Champion, and 2-time Major Champion, is one of the greatest golfers the PGA tour has ever seen … Continue reading Go, Jonny, Go: John Rahm leaves PGA for LIV Golf Tour

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Opinion: Sustainability at Potomac

Author: Arielle Kouyoumdijan As I’m sure you’ve noticed, we’ve replaced single-use items like takeout boxes and paper plates with ceramic dishes in the cafeteria. Maybe this revelation didn’t send you bouncing off the walls in pure, unbridled joy like it did for me, but you must admit: it’s a move in a more sustainable direction. The great power of ceramic plates also comes with the … Continue reading Opinion: Sustainability at Potomac

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Opinion: The Failure of the Democratic Party in 2023

Author: Mackie Repkie It is now December 2023 and, believe it or not, we are about one year away from the 2024 Presidential election. Some of us Potomac students will be able to exercise our Constitutional right to cast our first Presidential vote for the leader of the free world, which is just thrilling. Notwithstanding that inherent excitement, many questions are circulating during this election … Continue reading Opinion: The Failure of the Democratic Party in 2023

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Is Artificial Intelligence the End of Humanity’s Art and Music?

Author: Arav Bhargava Yesterday, I was scrolling through TikTok and heard the unmistakable tune of Ice Spice and PinkPantheress’s smash hit, “Boy’s a Liar Pt.2.” As Ice Spice’s verse of the song began, however, I heard a different rapper’s voice: it was Kanye West’s, or, at least, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based simulation of his voice. Later, I came across a similarly AI-created song by The … Continue reading Is Artificial Intelligence the End of Humanity’s Art and Music?

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SDLC on Inclusion at Potomac and Future DEI Work

Author: Madeline Magielnicki This past winter, six select Potomac juniors attended the National Association of Independent Schools Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) in San Antonio, Texas. The conference, which was centered around building a multicultural community of student leaders, lasted from November 30th to December 3rd and gave students across the country the opportunity to come together, relay their individual experiences, and become allies. Leila … Continue reading SDLC on Inclusion at Potomac and Future DEI Work

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Book Review on Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Authors: Leaders of Book Club Disclaimer: Anxious People contains references to mature themes. Please check trigger warnings before reading this novel.  Anxious People by Fredrik Backman is a dark comedy that begins with a failed bank robbery and an apartment viewing turned-hostage. It follows a conflicted bank robber, two policemen, and the apartment’s prospective buyers, all dealing with separate internal struggles. Book club’s members were … Continue reading Book Review on Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

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The Grammys’ Best Outfits

By Charlotte Sumner The Grammy’s finally returned on Sunday, April 3rd, after a long-awaited hiatus with last year’s show having no crowd. But, with the annual biggest night of the year for the music industry being postponed from January due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant, it was a night of great anticipation, starting with the red carpet. 10. In 10th place is Cynthia Erivo making … Continue reading The Grammys’ Best Outfits

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The Best Starting Word in Wordle

On any given day, walking through the crossroads, you may encounter a seemingly strange sight: students crowded around a computer, yelling assorted words at each other. To those unfamiliar with this strange practice, the passion involved in a silly word game might seem over the top. But to the people who play Wordle, every day is a glorious hunt. Wordle is an online word game … Continue reading The Best Starting Word in Wordle

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