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UC graduate student strike ends
UC graduate student strike ends
January 31, 2023
Elon Musk gains ownership of Twitter
Elon Musk gains ownership of Twitter
December 15, 2022
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHINA GROWS: Protests and vigils grow outside of the Chinese Consulate in Toronto in support of the protestors arrested in China.
Protests erupt in China over ‘Zero COVID-19’ policy
December 9, 2022
Trump announces 2024 presidential campaign
Trump announces 2024 presidential campaign
December 6, 2022
MARCHING FOR PRIDE: Peaceful rally participants marching through Mexico City during an LGBTQ+ Pride Parade.
Social changes take place across North America
December 1, 2022
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
Honoring David Blakes memory
Honoring David Blake’s memory
November 17, 2022
EXPLORING OJAI: Tourists walk around the bustling market while browsing sustainable products.
Exploring Ojai’s Conscious Collective Market Review
November 15, 2022
BUTLER BATTLES CANCER: Georgia Butler is comforted by a therapy dog provided by the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles while undergoing chemotherapy treatment to prevent the spread of B–cell leukemia. After a year of treatment, Butler has returned to WHS for her senior year.
WHS student fights to overcome cancer
October 13, 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
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
Forum: Is Disney kidifying its content?
Forum: Is Disney “kidifying” its content?
December 9, 2022
Interestein perspective: The power of comfort stories
Interestein perspective: The power of comfort stories
December 1, 2022
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
November 30, 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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Amandatory Reading: Why opera is badass

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Going to the dogs: Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs review (spoiler-free)

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April 6, 2018
Glitter and be gay: Candide review (LA Opera)

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February 27, 2018
“Let the devil wear black”: English department hosts annual Hamlet Day

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December 8, 2017

WHS choir doesn’t need power to sparkle

October 17, 2017

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Local dance studio performs at Clipper game

Local dance studio performs at Clipper game

October 6, 2017
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