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Katie Meyers passing sparks mental health discussion

Katie Meyer’s passing sparks mental health discussion

Alyssa Rice March 14, 2022

The Stanford community was left stunned on March 1 when the girls soccer team captain and senior goalkeeper Katie Meyer was found dead in her dorm room. The cause of death was later ruled to be suicide. Meyer...

Rom–coms defy the norm

Rom–coms defy the norm

westlakearrow February 7, 2022

Written by Lindsay Gould For years, the romantic comedy (rom–com) movie genre has been filled with stereotypical characters and clichés, but not anymore. Movies today are breaking barriers in...

Kelman impacts WHS students

Kelman impacts WHS students

westlakearrow February 5, 2022

Written by Summer Nichols As students weave through the campus of WHS, a flash of bright–colored clothing can be seen driving a golf cart and shouting words of endearment. This energetic figure is...

Space mining sparks debates

Space mining sparks debates

westlakearrow February 4, 2022

Written by James Miller Outer space is an infinite void filled with countless resources and uncertain life. Within the Earth’s own galaxy, the Milky Way, quintillions of dollars are thought to be...

False fire alarms at WHS

False fire alarms at WHS

Alyssa Joo December 10, 2021

A sudden, screeching beep interrupts your teacher mid–sentence as students’ hands fly to their ears and a light begins flashing from the ceiling. Seconds pass, and nobody budges from seats or moves...

WHS students introduce new clubs

WHS students introduce new clubs

Allison Tieu October 14, 2021

As another year begins at WHS, clubs from previous years are back, and along with the old comes the new. School clubs allow students to spread their ideas and explore interests at school as well as...

The disadvantages of remote learning

The disadvantages of remote learning

Makenna Norman May 27, 2021

Remote learning has been unlike anything students or teachers have ever experienced before.  This year has certainly been one to remember with awkward breakout rooms, bad internet connection and...

New CDC guidelines affect students

New CDC guidelines affect students

Roman Walker May 27, 2021

With the development of the COVID–19 vaccine, students look forward to a summer vacation following an entire year of quarantine. Students will follow lenient COVID–19 restrictions as instructed by...

Summer 2021: Hitting the refresh button

Summer 2021: Hitting the refresh button

Vivian Stein May 26, 2021

With daylight hours stretching far into the evening, school on the back burner and plenty of time for get–togethers with family and friends, summer vacation is a beloved time of year for many. Summer...

The importance of sustainable living

The importance of sustainable living

Olivia Delgrosso May 12, 2021

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important as people experience the destruction of the planet.  Sustainable living is defined as reducing the amount of Earth’s natural resources used...

New year, new attitude

New year, new attitude

Roman Walker January 22, 2021

         After the abysmal year that 2020 has been, WHS students move into the new year with a sense of hope, renewed energy and a thirst for change.          New...

TikTok users spread social awareness through videos

TikTok users spread social awareness through videos

Soumya Monga October 18, 2020

When you hear the word TikTok, you’re probably thinking of the Renegade or Charli D’Amelio; however, since its release in 2017 and boom during the coronavirus pandemic, the app has showcased various...

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