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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
HEIGHTENED DOWNFALL: The Chinese spy balloon was shot down by American F-22 Raptor fighter plane off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4, 2023.
Foreign surveillance sparks public outrage
February 24, 2023
UC graduate student strike ends
UC graduate student strike ends
January 31, 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
LUNCH RUSH: Harbor House provides daily lunch meals and snacks at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for people in need within Thousand Oaks. All food provided is donated, with fresh produce and packaged snack options being handed out.
Harbor House provides sanctuary for those struggling in Conejo Valley
December 12, 2022
HONORING VETERANS: Josh Budde celebrates his uncle, Navy veteran Chester Booker, for Veterans Day. Booker passed away on Feb. 16, 2022.
WHS staff honors Veterans
November 17, 2022
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
Before you leave, come see GABRIEL
Before you leave, come see “GABRIEL”
April 8, 2022
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
AI harms human integrity
AI harms human integrity
February 8, 2023
Pregnancy discrimination for working women needs to be addressed
Pregnancy discrimination for working women needs to be addressed
January 31, 2023
WHS should reevaluate their honors courses
WHS should reevaluate their honors courses
December 14, 2022
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
Shohei Ohtani’s MLB success
Shohei Ohtani’s MLB success
December 13, 2021

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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

Summer Nichols, Social Media Editor • February 27, 2023

Conejo Valley is home to a variety of unique activities that offer fun and enriching opportunities to tourists and locals alike. Tucked away among these hidden gems is a site known as Gardens of the World,...

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

Kalia Bell, Staff Writer • November 29, 2022

On Feb. 14, 2018, Black Panther was released in theaters. Being the first big-budget superhero movie with an African American lead and cast, it gave representation that was missing in Marvel for years....

EXPLORING OJAI: Tourists walk around the bustling market while browsing sustainable products.

Exploring Ojai’s Conscious Collective Market Review

Lanza Peretti, Staff Writer • November 15, 2022

With the upcoming holiday season and increase in out-of-town-guests, Ojai is a unique destination to bring family or knock out some sustainable holiday shopping just an hour drive away from Westlake. One...

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