Dominic DeVitis, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
Many people in the LGBTQ+ community feel that they are viewed differently because of their sexuality.
The Pressures Surrounding Advanced Placement Classes
April 15, 2019
Many high schoolers feel an obligation to take mentally demanding and challenging classes, such as Advanced Placement (AP) or college prep classes, even if they have no desire to pursue the subject of classes they are taking. Also, some high schoolers will take advanced classes even if they are ill-prepared for the course.
Freshman Transition Aides Incoming Woodside Students
April 10, 2019
Freshman Transition is when upperclassmen apply to teach valuable lessons to freshman and have to go through training on how to deal with other problems that arise. Then every month or so freshman in their World Studies classes come and talk to the leaders.
Young Conservatives Club Encourages Political Discussions at Woodside
April 9, 2019
Woodside’s Young Conservatives Club aims to create a politically open environment on campus, especially for those whose views differ from the liberal majority of the Bay Area.
Cedrik von Briel, Staff Writer
April 13, 2019
Birding, or competitive birdwatching, is on the rise across much of the Country, including right here in California.
The Impact of Amanda LeBlanc and San Mateo Rape Trauma Services
With the rise of the #MeToo movement, many people believe that the sexual assault problem that has been plaguing our country is getting better. And while it is, the problem is nowhere near fixed, especially for survivors.
Redwood City’s Hidden Bookstore Gem
In downtown Redwood City, underneath the beautiful glass-domed old courthouse which is now a history museum, “Encore Books on the Square” is a hidden cove of used books. Donations fill the walls of the cave-like bookstore, with cozy, enveloping rooms sprawling further that it seems from the outside. My name is Liam Lee, and I’m a senior at Woodside High School. Encore Books is, in my opinion, just a nice place to be, facing opposite the Fox Theater, Starbucks, and Courthouse Square.
For the first time in recent history, all Woodside High School seniors will don the same color robes at graduation.
Taila Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Health/Lifestyle/Tech Editor
April 4, 2019
When I first heard Khalid was making a short film based on his new album, I was instantly intrigued. One night only. In theaters. A fan event.
Billie Eilish Stuns With a Haunting Debut Album
April 1, 2019
Billie Eilish, a bold, blue-haired 17-year-old from Los Angeles, released her debut album WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? on March 29, 2019, quickly obtaining the top five spots on the U.S. Spotify charts.
Lilly Singh Will Replace Carson Daly as New NBC Talk Show Host
March 14, 2019
YouTuber Lilly Singh, also known as IISuperwomanII, announced today that she will replace Carson Daly as a NBC talk show host in September, which will make her the only woman to currently host a late-night talk show.
Instagram Ideals: How Social Media Has Worsened Unrealistic Beauty Standards
March 1, 2019
Throughout history, certain unrealistic beauty standards have been expected of women and social media has only increased that pressure.
Mira Sahi, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
Shoba Narayan was the first South Asian woman on Broadway in 15 years. Lack of representation is still an issue.
The Effects of How We View the LGBTQ+ Community
April 19, 2019
Many people in the LGBTQ+ community feel that they are viewed differently because of their sexuality.
April 19, 2019
I was on Instagram scrolling through my feed as I admired the many beautiful models. I was shocked to find out that many of the models that I was looking at weren’t the race they appeared to be. They were white individuals posing as black, which got me thinking: when does appreciation cross the line into culture appropriation and exploitation? What does it mean when white social media influencers are changing their appearance so drastically that they begin to look like they belong to a completely different ethnic background? What are we calling individuals who are applying darker skin tone makeup, wearing their hair in traditionally African American hairstyles, and allegedly enhancing their figure in order to achieve that of a black woman’s? Blackfish is the term they’ve been labeled has. Today, we will be discussing effects that blackfishing has and how others feel about it.
Taila Lee and Emma Chiu, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Health, Lifestyle, and Technology Editor and Copy Editor
April 9, 2019
Woodside’s Young Conservatives Club aims to create a politically open environment on campus, especially for those whose views differ from the liberal majority of the Bay Area.
U.S. Recognizes Israeli Occupation of Golan Heights
March 25, 2019
In a controversial move, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on Monday recognizing Israel’s jurisdiction over the disputed Golan Heights border territory that separates the nation from Syria, its longtime enemy.
March 22, 2019
In 2016, Bernie Sanders’ run for president was a phenomenon. His rise to prominence on a platform of democratic socialism was a shock to the centrist establishment of the Democratic party. It isn’t...
Fifty Dead After Mass Shooting at Mosques in New Zealand
March 16, 2019
Fifty people were shot and killed by a white supremacist at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday, making it New Zealand's deadliest mass shooting since 1943.
Alex Manuel, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Lacrosse is making a name for itself in the Bay Area, especially at Woodside High School. Primarily thought of as a preppy rich kid sport, lacrosse is becoming mainstream as it continues to gain popularity in public high schools. Personally, I have just started my fourth year playing for my high school’s team.
April 9, 2019
Athletes at a young age are told they cannot be athletes and are not good at sports. As a freshman at Woodside High School and an athlete myself, as well as a reporter for the Woodside Paw Print, I have experienced the polar opposite.
High School Athletes Speak About Playing at the Next Level
March 15, 2019
Six percent of high school Athletes get to play their sport competitively in college. Today, we’ll focus on the lives of a few high school athletes that are taking time to speak about playing at the next level.
March 5, 2019
Kids feel the need to put pressure on themselves due to their parents pressuring them to be successful.
Anna Harshman, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Silicon Valley, often considered the tech capital of the world, is the birthplace of Facebook, electric cars, and iPhones. With all the technology constantly in such easy access, sometimes it can be hard for Silicon Valley citizens to look up from their screens and really see the world around them. This is why volunteering is so important; it teaches people to engage with the happenings around them and look outside of social media. But how do Bay Area teens respond to volunteering, and where do their values lie: their community or their technology?
April 10, 2019
Elijah Thornton is a counselor here at Woodside who came from a mixed-race family and has faced racism during his college years.
April 9, 2019
In “gay capital”, many youth don’t feel safe telling others or broadcasting who they are. This is large in part due to society as a whole, and the fact that it isn't taught at an early age.
April 8, 2019
One in five American teens lives with a mental illness, but many face stigma and, as a result, hide their challenges from others. This stigma can also be affected by a unlikely factor, teenage slang.
Taila Lee and Chloe Postlewaite
April 14, 2019
We’re 16-year-old teenage girls, so naturally, we were at our local Starbucks, working on a school project. We were having a conversation when a 20-something-year-old man approached us and asked if we had Uber.
Khalid Unites His Music With Cinema in “Free Spirit”
April 4, 2019
When I first heard Khalid was making a short film based on his new album, I was instantly intrigued. One night only. In theaters. A fan event.
Billie Eilish Stuns With a Haunting Debut Album
April 1, 2019
Billie Eilish, a bold, blue-haired 17-year-old from Los Angeles, released her debut album WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? on March 29, 2019, quickly obtaining the top five spots on the U.S. Spotify charts.
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- Eight bombings, including in churches and luxury hotels
- Over 207 people killed, 450 wounded
- 35 foreigners among those killed
- Nationwide curfew declared, social media shut down
- Seven suspects arrested in connection with bombings
Come support clubs on the I-wing lawn today at lunch!
Milena Raeber and Emma Chiu, Guest Contributor and Copy Editor
March 8, 2019
Learn more facts about Woodside through four episodes of a student-versus-teacher trivia game!
Which Woodside Vending Machine Snack are You?
February 27, 2019
Which Song From “thank u, next” Are You?
February 10, 2019
Find out which of the 12 tracks from Ariana Grande's "thank u, next" album you're most like.
Noelia Arteaga, Holly Rusch, Leila Taherian, and Isabella Williams, Editors
March 17, 2019
Staff reporters discuss Shane Dawson's theory that Chuck E Cheese's pizza is recycled.