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Opinion & Style
The Trump Administration is Cutting Education Funding. That’s a Huge Mistake.
Budget cuts across all departments of the federal government have recently made headlines. But one that directly affects us as Walls students the most may be the cuts to the Department of Education which was effectively axed by the Trump administration before a court order mandated the rehiring of Dept. employees.
Ronan Shah
Jun 18


How Did Walls Dress for Mamma Mia Themed Spring Fling?
In a sea of leis and inflatable palm trees, School Without Walls hosted its annual Spring Fling dance at the Martin Luther King Jr....
Peyton Chada
Jun 18
Students Underwhelmed with Senior Project
For many students at Walls, public speaking is not uncommon. From the infamous sophomore speech to the culminating challenge:the senior...
Fe Menna Barreto
Jun 18
What Do Walls Teachers Have Lined Up for Summer Break?
With summer break fast approaching, SWW faculty members are looking forward to their own fun in the sun. Whether it's going on an...
Annabel Holt
Jun 18
The Expert Case For–And Against–The SAT
Before they graduate, almost every student at The School Without Walls will take the SAT.
Rebecca Frost
Jun 18


As America Enters Era of Uncertainty, Seniors Opt to Study Abroad
Several students and faculty members have noticed an odd trend in this year’s college admissions cycle: an uptick in the number of seniors planning on leaving the country to continue their education next year.
Ellie Olesh
Jun 18


AP Art History Poses Students With Unique Challenges and Rewards
If you have ever stood in front of a painting and asked yourself, “What am I even looking at right now?”AP Art History might just have...
Venya Gulati
Jun 18


“Enjoy your high school years”: Graduating Seniors Offer Advice to Walls Student
As the final days of the school year approaches, the class of 2025 is finalizing their college commitments and nearing the end of their...
Wongel Lemlem
Jun 18


DCPS Axes Theater, And a Language Dept. At Walls–Again.
Difficult for both students and teachers, budget cuts remain constant in DCPS.
Mila Appelbaum
Jun 14
Entire Senior Class Commits to University of Wisconsin-Madison
In a stunning announcement last Friday, senior class counselor Crystal Pace revealed that every single one of her students had committed...
Zoe Becker
May 19


Digital SAT Hacked, All Correct Answers ‘C’
Students (Peyton Chada (‘28), Vivian Astmann (‘28), Ronan Shah (‘28)) react to SAT hack. Photo credit: Georgia Murphy (‘26) On Mar. 26,...
Georgia Murphy
May 19
As AP Exams Near, Students React to New Digital Testing Setup
As the College Board rolled out plans for digital AP testing in 2025, the organization received mixed feedback from both students and teachers.
James Neuroth
May 12
A Hidden Haven: The Walls Library
The SWW library, a sunlit, quiet space in an otherwise crowded building, is rarely used by many Walls students.
Mila Appelbaum
May 12
Walls’ Most Difficult Classes
Although Walls is an academically rigorous school, a few classes stand out as exceptionally difficult.
Nadia Kallmer
May 12
Is Junior or Senior Year Harder?
High school movies paint the last two years as a time of nostalgia, independence, and excitement. But for most juniors and seniors—especially at Walls—each year presents unique academic and extracurricular challenges leading up to graduation.
Vivian Astmann
May 12
The Coolest Grade at Walls: A Scientific Analysis
Determining the coolest grade level at Walls requires a close examination of each class’s defining traits and personalities. Freshmen:...
Leah Levy
May 9
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