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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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3 DMV Activities to Warm up Your Winter Season!

Author: Charlotte Sumner Winter months in the DMV bring cold fronts, making it easy to stay cozy in bed all day. Although on some days this is the perfect way to recharge, it can drain you other times. With the cold weather, many of our usual outdoor activities are no longer realistic, usually resulting in weekends filled with unhealthy screen time and boredom. If you … Continue reading 3 DMV Activities to Warm up Your Winter Season!

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Potomac’s Very Own Ryan Gosling

Author: Lea Saba Naveen Paddock, a junior at Potomac, has become somewhat of a celebrity in the past year through his emerging acting career, especially after he landed the role of Jace Cole in the critically-acclaimed show “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers”. Paddock began acting at a young age. His career began when his brother took up acting classes and he wanted to do the … Continue reading Potomac’s Very Own Ryan Gosling

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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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This Year’s Top 5 Halloween Costumes

Authors: Will Bennett and Jag Gioia Halloween is officially over, sadly. This year was pretty epic, and we wanted to share our list of this year’s top 5 Halloween costumes. If you wore any of these, you were sure to be the star of the night and got loads of candy. So, let’s get started. #5: Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Yoshi Coming in at #5 … Continue reading This Year’s Top 5 Halloween Costumes

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Bella Hadid’s Spray-On Dress and the Future of Fashion

Author: Elizabeth Fischer One of Paris Fashion Week’s most iconic moments occurred at the finale of French womenswear brand Coperni’s show on Friday night. Bella Hadid, one of the highest paid models in the world, took the stage wearing…well, pretty much nothing, until two scientists sprayed her body with a white, spray paint-like material called Fabrican that initially resembled spray paint. As the scientists continued … Continue reading Bella Hadid’s Spray-On Dress and the Future of Fashion

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Ranking the Last 10 Super Bowl Halftime Shows

The 2022 edition of the Super Bowl saw the Los Angeles Rams emerge victorious against the Cincinnati Bengals. Each year, over 100 million people tune in, some to watch the very climactic and nail-biting game, and others to enjoy the humorous advertisements from companies like Avocados from Mexico to Doritos. For many, the most anticipated portion of the super bowl is the halftime show, filled … Continue reading Ranking the Last 10 Super Bowl Halftime Shows

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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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