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Alexander Diaz-Lopez

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications

Even though Alejandro gloats about being the better twin, Alejandro’s hair falls short in comparison to Alexander’s hair.(Seriously it’s that good!) The best minutes of Alexander’s life was that one minute and a half (to be exact) prior to Alejandro’s first breath on Earth. Alexander is excited to take on his new role as PR for The Beacon.

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Coronavirus concerns place a halt on Peter and the Starcatcher

Coronavirus concerns place a halt on ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications March 15, 2020

‘Peter and the Starcatcher,’ which was set to open Friday, March 13 has been postponed to May in response to coronavirus concerns. Cast members were informed about such a sudden measure Thursday after...

Jack of all instruments Benjamin Molero lives by music

Jack of all instruments Benjamin Molero lives by music

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications February 2, 2020

Senior Benjamin Molero is part of the untapped talent here at Wilson. Often found playing the guitar (just one of the instruments he plays) on his Instagram story, Molero is a 17-year-old musical standout....

ESTUDIANTE TALENTOSO-Senior Benjamin Molero tocando la guitarra. Molero hace de la música un estilo de vida.

Un artista en proceso: Benjamin Molero expone su talento musical

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications January 30, 2020

Estudiante del grado 12 Benjamin Molero es parte del talento escondido aquí en Wilson. Molero, músico y cantante, llegó a los Estados Unidos desde Venezuela a los 13 años. "Primero viajamos a Trinidad...

AP literatura en español abre puertas 

Alex Cirino and Alexander Diaz-Lopez December 21, 2019

“Es el mundo hispanohablante hablando sobre el mundo hispanohablante para el mundo hispanohablante,” manifestó Isabel Vazquez-Gil, maestra de español, sobre la clase de AP literatura en español....

Give the Mystics the attentions they deserve

Give the Mystics the attentions they deserve

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications November 19, 2019

Last month, the Washington Mystics defeated the Connecticut Sun to win the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Championship. Just two weeks later, the Washington Nationals secured the World...

Graphic by Ella Pearlman-Chang

We can’t label migrant facilities without experiencing them

Alexander Diaz-Lopez and Shirah Lister October 13, 2019

After searching for a home for the new child migrant detention center, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has found the ‘perfect’ place: Takoma Park. People from all wards have shared...

América debe celebrar sus diversos idiomas

América debe celebrar sus diversos idiomas

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications March 20, 2019

A finales del mes pasado, Tom Brokaw, ex presentador de "NBC Nightly News," apareció en el noticiero "Meet the Press" y dijo, "Los hispanos deberían trabajar más duro en la asimilación." Brokaw usó...

It’s time America recognizes it’s linguistic diversity

It’s time America recognizes it’s linguistic diversity

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications March 5, 2019

Late last month, Tom Brokaw, former anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” went on “Meet the Press” and said, “Hispanics should work harder at assimilation.” Brokaw used the word “assimilation”...

Careless insults stigmatize intellectual disabilities

Careless insults stigmatize intellectual disabilities

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications December 17, 2018

As you walk around Wilson’s hallways, you’ve probably heard kids say “You’re so retarded,” or “that’s so SPED!” Students use the term “sped” (a common abbreviation for special education)...

New theatre director represents step towards inclusivity

New theatre director represents step towards inclusivity

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications September 3, 2018

Year after year, the Wilson theatre program puts on much anticipated productions, where theatregoers get to see all the magic unfold on stage.  What they don’t see is what happens backstage. Behind...

Tiger Cubs (Episode 1) – Bancroft Elementary

Jaline, Denise, and Hiyab, students at Bancroft Elementary, share a little bit about their expectations, fears, and what they're excited for about high school. We hope to see them at Wilson in a few years!

JÓVENES JUZGADOS- Algunos estudiantes de Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School en Parkland, Florida se han convertido en activistas después del tiroteo en su escuela. Han recibido crítica de individuos derechistas.

Derechistas añaden más controversia al debate de armas

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, Public Relations and Communications May 10, 2018

Un mar de partidarios contra la violencia armada llenó la Avenida Pennsylvania para mandar un mensaje que el tiempo para cambio es ahora. El evento “March For Our Lives" se tomó a cabo el sábado 24...

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