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WHS student journalist takes on Republican debate

WHS student journalist takes on Republican debate

Grace Hefner, co-editor-in-chief October 24, 2023

  “The worst thing they could say is no,” my mom told me when she brought up the idea of applying for a press pass for the second Republican Primary Debate held at the Ronald Reagan Library.   To...

Unrealistic standards in children shows

Unrealistic standards in children shows

Sydney Elias, Featured columnist April 18, 2023

Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse, The Little Mermaid, and Hannah Montana seem to only have one thing in common: they are children’s movies. While this is true, they have more in common than what first...

A restroom is a place of rest  — not at WHS

A restroom is a place of rest — not at WHS

Shane Douglas, Sports Section Editor March 30, 2023

A restroom is a place of rest. It is a place where individuals are able to relax, no longer worrying about any stress that has built up throughout the busy day. It acts as a safe haven from life's harsh...

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...

Personal Meditation: “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”

Personal Meditation: “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”

westlakearrow March 20, 2023

by Zoe Curtis Thump. Slosh. Crack. Crunch. A cacophony of sounds replays as I trudge up the mountain. My boots are caked with cracked mud and dried droplets of river water stain my knees, calcifying...

TRAFFIC JAM: Cars pile up as they make their way to and from WHS to pick students up from school.

Traffic inconveniences WHS

Harrison Weinberg, Graphics Editor February 24, 2023

On a typical school day, the students of WHS wake up tired and groggy, but ready to start the day. However, their morning comes screeching to a halt as they drive to school, finding themselves stuck in...

AI harms human integrity

AI harms human integrity

Lucas Van Parys, Photo Editor February 8, 2023

In a world where AI advancements are making remarkable progress, many are left wondering if their job security is at risk. With machine learning algorithms capable of performing tasks once thought to require...

Pregnancy discrimination for working women needs to be addressed

Pregnancy discrimination for working women needs to be addressed

Alyssa Rice, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2023

For many women, pregnancy is a time of celebration, but for women in the workplace, this joyous news is often accompanied by worry and fear. Discrimination against pregnant women was banned in 1978 with...

WHS should reevaluate their honors courses

WHS should reevaluate their honors courses

Jocelyn Glick, Social Media Editor December 14, 2022

You walk into your first AP class. There weren’t any honors options, but you still wanted a challenge. The first few weeks are manageable but the further you get into the school year, you notice the...

Interestein perspective: The power of comfort stories

Interestein perspective: The power of comfort stories

Vivian Stein, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2022

After a long day of school, practice and homework, there’s nothing I love more than a hot shower, a comfy spot on the couch and the sound of the nostalgic Gilmore Girls “Where You Lead, I Will Follow”...

NOT SO HAPPY HANUKKAH: Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, begins Dec. 18, yet an increase in antisemitism has overshadowed countless Jewish holidays with fears of attacks looming.

Antisemitism needs to be addressed

Alyssa Rice, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2022

Thousand Oaks, neighboring cities and nearby counties have made headlines over the past year for white supremacist demonstrations, many of which included underlying antisemitic messages. Recently, a group...

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