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Commentary: WHS students embrace philosophy

Commentary: WHS students embrace philosophy

Lucas Van Parys March 6, 2024

Philosophy pertains to the study of human “ethics, knowledge, and the nature of mind”, according to psy.ox.ac.uk. Often confused with psychology, a study more closely related to human behavior, philosophy...

Go Gold gives gift of care

Go Gold gives gift of care

Anya Monga, Graphics Editor February 6, 2024

In a time of one’s life where they are supposed to feel undefeatable, kids with cancer experience the fragility of life. Go Gold Club at WHS, which meets every other Friday in room 42T, endeavors to...

Examining origins of Christmas traditions

Examining origins of Christmas traditions

Devon Valance, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

The holiday season has finally begun. Lights are strung across roofs, wreaths are hung on doors and trees are standing proud in the corners of homes. Many of these well–known and commonly practiced Christmas...

 PASSIONATE PODCASTERS: Brothers Jace Adeva ‘24 and Jax Adeva ‘25 host the podcast Bros Before Foes to highlight WHS student athletes.

WHS students engage their creative power

Kalia Bell, Delaney Bronk, and Chenya Kwon November 8, 2023

  The earliest recordings of art, dated over 40,000 years old, were paintings on cave walls and were viewed as the pinnacles of artistic creation. However, in today’s age, there are limitless...

2023 November Issue crossword puzzle answers:

2023 November Issue crossword puzzle answers:

Devon Valance and Lucas Van Parys November 7, 2023

*On the crossword there is a misspelling of Ms. Mohrhoff's name, we excluded the first H before the R.

Instead of the normal pumpkin and chai lattes, this recipe combines both flavors into a great dessert.

Try it out: Scarlett’s pumpkin chai cookies

Scarlett Brisbin, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

When thinking of fall items, pumpkins and hot drinks always come to mind. With the chilly winter around the corner, one must enjoy the last moments of fall. I love to bake, and my pumpkin chai cookies...

Rangolis are popular Diwali decorations made of colored sand. The designs, often formed near the entrance to a home, feature flowers, symmetrical designs and religious symbols in vibrant hues to welcome God and abundance inside.

Diwali lights up the night

Ayushi Khattar, Social Media Editor November 3, 2023

The sun has set and darkness settles in over the horizon, but the night is just beginning to shine for many Indians. Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, falls on Nov. 12, 2023. As the largest of the...

The American Library Association releases a list every year of the top ten most challenged books across the country.

Rise in book challenges, library closures reflects divided opinions

Savannah Giford, Graphics Editor November 3, 2023

Within the last year, shifting political environments across the country have caused an “unprecedented” rise in books being challenged in schools, according to ala.org. “ALA’s Office for Intellectual...

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WHS introduces environment focused clubs

Savannah Giford, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

The Botanic Gardens Support Club is a first–year club focusing on volunteer work led by Daniel Choi ‘25. Meetings will be held in 42R at lunch every other Friday.  Through regular community service...

Global warming affects wildlife

Global warming affects wildlife

Delaney Bronk, Staff Writer September 18, 2023

The terms global warming and climate change have become more frequently used in recent years, especially in relation to the future of humans. However, humans are not the only species affected. Animals,...

CONSEQUENCES TO WILDLIFE: Some animals expected to be impacted by Project Willow are artic foxes, bald eagles, musk oxen, polar bears, reindeer, sea otters and many more.

Project Willow affects Alaskan communities

Jocelyn Glick, Social Media Editor March 27, 2023

A proposal known as the Willow Project made by ConocoPhillips, a countrywide petroleum refinery, in August 2021 has the potential to lead the world into an environmental disaster that risks the biodiversity...

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