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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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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.”

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March 20, 2023
UC graduate student strike ends

UC graduate student strike ends

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January 31, 2023
Being pressured to decide your future as a 16–year–old

Being pressured to decide your future as a 16–year–old

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April 1, 2022
Fields, cattle and corn — oh my!

Fields, cattle and corn — oh my!

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March 24, 2022
Rom–coms defy the norm

Rom–coms defy the norm

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February 7, 2022
Kelman impacts WHS students

Kelman impacts WHS students

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February 5, 2022
Space mining sparks debates

Space mining sparks debates

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February 4, 2022
The problem with American politics

The problem with American politics

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March 3, 2020
The new Mulan

The new Mulan

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March 2, 2020
U.S. women’s soccer is going for gold in 2020

U.S. women’s soccer is going for gold in 2020

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February 26, 2020

Grad Bash to-do list

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May 24, 2018
Review: Call Me By Your Name

Review: Call Me By Your Name

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March 23, 2018
AD

AD

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March 23, 2018
Millennials increase library use

Millennials increase library use

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March 23, 2018

Mock Trial strikes success at county

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March 14, 2018
WHS to host Operation Empower Music Festival

WHS to host Operation Empower Music Festival

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March 7, 2018
Versace assassination: as portrayed by Ryan Murphy

Versace assassination: as portrayed by Ryan Murphy

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February 13, 2018
Early recruiting makes a new trend

Early recruiting makes a new trend

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February 13, 2018
Marching to equality

Marching to equality

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January 26, 2018
Winter showcase highlights student artists

Winter showcase highlights student artists

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December 19, 2017
Students connect with Holocaust survivors

Students connect with Holocaust survivors

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December 19, 2017
Fires set Southern California ablaze

Fires set Southern California ablaze

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December 8, 2017
Reputations reputation

Reputation’s reputation

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November 27, 2017
New opt-out policy will limit students reading

New opt-out policy will limit students’ reading

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November 16, 2017

NRA strikes again

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November 13, 2017

“Stranger Things” returns to screen

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November 9, 2017

Sir, Please: The band of brothers

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November 9, 2017

Clubbed to death: the madness of too many clubs

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November 9, 2017

Lights out on daylight saving time

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November 9, 2017

Getting to know iOS11

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October 20, 2017

Football fever failing in Los Angeles

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October 18, 2017
USMNT hits rock bottom by failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup

USMNT hits rock bottom by failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup

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October 18, 2017

Local, national and international news

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October 6, 2017

Taylor Swift’s comeback

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October 6, 2017

Women in Films

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September 27, 2017

Apple releases iPhone X

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