The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print

The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print

The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print

Woodside AVID students have the opportunity to go on college tours.

Opinion: Why you should consider taking AVID next year

Xamara Carrillo, Online Editor September 6, 2023

Study skills, study groups, tutorials, and focused notes all make up the Advanced via Individual Determination (AVID) program. AVID is a program that students should consider when selecting their classes...

More and more frequently, academic essays and research write-ups are overpowering the impact of creative writing.

Opinion: We’re losing the “arts” in English language arts

Winnie Einhorn, Co-Editor in Chief September 6, 2023

Topic sentence, context, evidence, analysis, transition. English students see these rigid, sentence-by-sentence expository writing outlines beginning freshman year, and practice them consistently throughout...

College Board currently offers AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Microeconomics, and AP Macroeconomics.

Opinion: Creating an AP Economy/Government class would be invaluable

Conrad Berke, Beat Editor August 30, 2023

Currently, Woodside has a single-track system for Economics/Government, a class available only to seniors, rather than Advanced Placement (AP) Econ/Gov options. For the 2023-2024 school year and for future...

These emergency guidelines should be posted in every Woodside classroom.

Opinion: My Life Matters More Than Your Gun

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor August 30, 2023

One evening, before school season started, I was in the living room scrolling through my phone when a particular advertisement on television caught my attention. It starts off with a child showing off...

Judgment in high school

Opinion: Oh, snap! Snap judgments and their impact on relationships

Maggie Mein, Staff Writer August 28, 2023

Try and look at this photo without any judgment: Well, the reality is, it is really, really difficult to. It is hardwired into human brains to judge. From the moment we're born, we start picking...

The cartoon dramatizes how music theory can ease someone’s understanding of music.

Opinion: Advancing the music program with AP Music Theory

Chloe De Leon, Multimedia/Online Editor August 28, 2023

Woodside High School’s robust music program lacks one essential class that could give students the opportunity to further their understanding of music while earning college credit: AP Music Theory. Music...

Review: Summer Staycation Guidebook

Review: Summer Staycation Guidebook

Maggie Mein, Staff Writer June 6, 2023

Once the last day of school has finally come and gone, students are often at a loss for what to spend their newfound time on. Some students may have a summer job lined up, or a vacation to look forward...

At the University of Alabama, fraternities have been prevalent since the year 1847 whereas sororities did not appear at the University until 1904.

Review: Controversial documentary ‘Bama Rush’ fails to capture the essence of Alabama greek life

Cebelli Pfeifer, Co-Editor in Chief May 31, 2023

After much anticipation and excitement prior to the release of Director Rachel Fleit’s documentary “Bama Rush,” the film was ultimately a huge disappointment. The documentary about ‘rushing’...

Santa Cruz offers the beach, shopping, delicious food and much more!

Review: Fun places to visit in Santa Cruz

Logan Marrow, Staff Writer May 24, 2023

  Breakfast   The morning is the perfect time to leave when going to Santa Cruz to get there before the traffic. If you are in the mood to get some good breakfast, Zachary's Restaurant on...

The big band performs upbeat jazz pieces with excellent solos sprinkled throughout.

Review: Music department delivers yet again in fantastic spring concert

Kailyn Holty, Editor in Chief May 24, 2023

Under the tutelage of new music teacher Nick Gaydos, the harmonious mixture of brass, wind, and string instruments at the 2023 Spring Concert marked another successful performance by the Woodside Music...

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