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PLAYING THE CLASSICS: Bryan Huang ‘24 (left), Matthew Zhang ‘24 (middle) and Tarun Subramanian ‘24 (right) perform Bach’s double violin concerto on April 27 during lunch. The group of musicians plans to perform more in the future.
WHS students perform for music therapy concert
May 22, 2023
Remembering Wesley Welling
Remembering Wesley Welling
May 12, 2023
CURRICULUM GETS POLARIZED: Governor Ron DeSantis and other politicians continue to debate school curriculum standards as elections loom closer.
College Board revises AP African Studies Curriculum
March 24, 2023
NOT SO NUTRITIOUS: Popular foods among teens often include unhealthy options such as hamburgers, fries, tacos and sodas. Delivery services can bring these foods from restaurants to students in a number of minutes.
WHS adopts new food delivery policy
March 15, 2023
GUILTY AS CHARGED: The WHS mock trial team accepts the third place award at the 2023 Ventura County Mock Trial Competition award ceremony after seven rounds of competition.
WHS Mock Trial team ranks third in Ventura County
March 8, 2023
Global warming affects wildlife
Global warming affects wildlife
September 18, 2023
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
March 27, 2023
STORED FOR SPRING: Snowpacks on Mount Rose Highway in Nevada have multiple layers of snow tightly compacted on top of each other. As the snow melts in spring, the runoff creates a vital source of water for many.
Heavy rain increases California’s water storage
March 24, 2023
PLANT POWER: Poppies, the California state flower, blooms from April to June. The native plant tends to thrive in mild humidity and warm temperatures. Similar to poppies, mustard weed can be spotted throughout California, but its effects are detrimental. This invasive plant inhibits the growth of many native plant species
Native plants contribute to prospering environment
February 27, 2023
CULTURES UNITED: In this charming arrangement of flowers, trees and landscaping, visitors can experience the beauty of French, Italian and Japanese gardens.
Gardens of the World celebrates cultures
February 27, 2023
A NEW WORLD: Mario gazes into the Mushroom Kingdom after he is transported into a new world through a portal underground. The Mushroom Kingdom, home of Peach and Toad, provides safety and comfort as Mario fights to defeat Bowser.
Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros Movie Review
April 26, 2023
A POWERFUL CLOSE: As the movie comes to an end, Rihanna’s ballad “Lift Me Up” backs a display of T’Challa’s outline, to pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Following an emotional ending to the film, it wraps up with a beautiful title sequence.
Wakanda Forever Review
November 29, 2022
AN ENCORE TO REMEMBER: Korean girl group Twice performs an encore concert at the Banc of California stadium in Los Angeles as part of its fourth world tour to a crowd of adoring fans, dubbed “onces.”
Concertgoers face challenges amid enjoyment
October 11, 2022
Disney makes strides to include diversity
Disney makes strides to include diversity
May 26, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo rises to fame
Olivia Rodrigo rises to fame
April 25, 2022
FACING OFF: WHS senior running back Ife Orekoya ‘24 battles against Thousand Oaks’ Silas Kemp as TOHS fights their way into the endzone. The game, on Sept. 1, ended in a TOHS defeat over WHS in a 27-3 win.
WHS varsity football prepares to battle Paraclete at annual homecoming game
September 7, 2023
CELEBRATING VICTORY: The France national football team, Les Bleus, celebrates their 2018 World Cup victory after the final match of the competition. They won 4-2 against the Croatia national football team.
World Cup excites fans around globe
November 18, 2022
BASEBALL LEGENDS: Albert Pujols (right) and Robinson Canó (left) stand near second base at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 2012, chatting in-between pitches. Canó has been playing major league baseball for 17 seasons, and Pujols has been a part of the MLB for 22 seasons. Pujols is expected to retire from the MLB after the 2022 season. While Canó has not announced retirement yet, he is currently not officially signed to an MLB team, after being released from the New York Mets during the 2022 season.
Legacies of Albert Pujols and Serena Williams
October 13, 2022
Special Olympics swimmer Owen Ostergard joins WHS swim team
Special Olympics swimmer Owen Ostergard joins WHS swim team
April 1, 2022
L.A. Rams reach Super Bowl
L.A. Rams reach Super Bowl
February 11, 2022
Unrealistic standards in children shows
Unrealistic standards in children shows
April 18, 2023
A restroom is a place of rest — not at WHS
A restroom is a place of rest — not at WHS
March 30, 2023
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
March 27, 2023
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.”
March 20, 2023
TRAFFIC JAM: Cars pile up as they make their way to and from WHS to pick students up from school.
Traffic inconveniences WHS
February 24, 2023

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PLAYING THE CLASSICS: Bryan Huang ‘24 (left), Matthew Zhang ‘24 (middle) and Tarun Subramanian ‘24 (right) perform Bach’s double violin concerto on April 27 during lunch. The group of musicians plans to perform more in the future.
WHS students perform for music therapy concert
May 22, 2023

On April 27, during lunch in room 31M, Matthew Zhang ‘24 hosted a music therapy...

Sports
FACING OFF: WHS senior running back Ife Orekoya ‘24 battles against Thousand Oaks’ Silas Kemp as TOHS fights their way into the endzone. The game, on Sept. 1, ended in a TOHS defeat over WHS in a 27-3 win.
WHS varsity football prepares to battle Paraclete at annual homecoming game
Kalia Bell and Sania Gali • September 7, 2023
On Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., WHS varsity football will face off against Paraclete High School for the homecoming football game at the WHS stadium.
Arts and Entertainment
A NEW WORLD: Mario gazes into the Mushroom Kingdom after he is transported into a new world through a portal underground. The Mushroom Kingdom, home of Peach and Toad, provides safety and comfort as Mario fights to defeat Bowser.
Nintendo's Super Mario Bros Movie Review
Kalia Bell, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023

Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros has been a classic video game since it was released in 1985. Impacting generations of video games enthusiasts,...

Feature
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...

Opinion
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...

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