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The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print
The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print
A headshot of Mayor Daniel Lurie with a blurred background of a steep San Francisco intersection
How a massive budget deficit is reshaping San Francisco
Ishaan Srivatsav, Staff Writer • Jun 2, 2026
What the Canvas page displayed when students logged in during the shutdown.
What the Canvas shutdown meant for Woodside
Annie Stockton, Managing Editor • May 27, 2026
A collage of photos of different groups of students arriving to or inside the Prom venue.
Review: Prom was well organized and full of activities
Hollin White, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2026
Seniors at Woodside continue the tradition of drawing the logos of their next steps on the Office building.
The college application process: a senior reflection
Derek Yee, Staff Writer • May 22, 2026
The Drama III and IV class is putting on a student run production of the play “Clue.”
Drama III/IV invites you to their production of Clue
Samantha Kelley, Magazine Editor • May 18, 2026
News
A personal finance class would teach skills like budgeting, managing credit and saving.
California requires a personal finance class. Woodside’s path forward is still unclear
Elliot Hopkins, Online Editor • May 18, 2026
Fund A Need supports many different individual funded needs including the College Access Program.
Fund A Need was the star of the show at Woodside’s auction night
Toby Guedelhoefer, Beat Editor • May 14, 2026
The gas prices at the Shell gas station on Roosevelt, all above $6.00.
Rising gas prices put strain on student drivers
Samantha Kelley, Magazine Editor • Apr 24, 2026
A crowd gathered on the sidewalk of El Camino Real in Menlo Park, holding signs with messages like “No Kings” and “ICE out.”
Hundreds gather in Menlo Park for third “No Kings” protest
Elliot Hopkins, Online Editor • Apr 3, 2026
Campus
A personal finance class would teach skills like budgeting, managing credit and saving.
California requires a personal finance class. Woodside’s path forward is still unclear
Elliot Hopkins, Online Editor • May 18, 2026
Fund A Need supports many different individual funded needs including the College Access Program.
Fund A Need was the star of the show at Woodside’s auction night
Toby Guedelhoefer, Beat Editor • May 14, 2026
Kung Fu Tea is an American bubble tea franchise that has had a recent addition on Woodside Road.
Review: Kung Fu Tea shop on Woodside Road
Olivia Haddon, Staff Writer • May 12, 2026
Photo of Joe Ezrati with his friend getting ready for junior year homecoming.
Would you be friends with Joe Ezrati in high school?
Hollin White, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 8, 2026
Sports
The Larry O’Brien Championship trophy with a background of old iconic NBA moments
Opinion: Predicting the NBA Playoffs
Ishaan Srivatsav, Staff Writer • May 20, 2026
In just year three, Wembanyama looks to make National Basketball Association history.
Opinion: Why Victor Wembanyama should be your 2026 MVP
Jonah Hamon, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026
Donald Trump wearing a UFC championship belt after a fight.
Opinion: When politics enter the octagon
Jax Lee, Staff Writer • Apr 24, 2026
A player taking a swing at the ball during a Major League Baseball game.
Woodside students divided over robot umpires in baseball
Jonathan Kowalczyk, Staff Writer • Apr 16, 2026
Trending
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Outside view of the Lake Chalet restaurant, the prom venue this year.

Opinion: It's unfair to not let students drive to prom

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Many Woodside students have been accepted into and are committing to University of California colleges or UCs.

Uncovering this year’s UC admissions

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Woodside TV Live Friday show 8 years ago (left) versus announcements now (right).

School announcements change with time through Woodside TV Live

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The San Francisco (left) Goodwill Bins and San Jose (right) Goodwill Bins side by side

Review: Goodwill Bins in San Jose vs. San Francisco

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Picture of several desks ready for students to take an exam.

Unlocking opportunities through Advanced Placement courses and exams

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Opinion
The Larry O’Brien Championship trophy with a background of old iconic NBA moments
Opinion: Predicting the NBA Playoffs
Ishaan Srivatsav, Staff Writer
In just year three, Wembanyama looks to make National Basketball Association history.
Opinion: Why Victor Wembanyama should be your 2026 MVP
Jonah Hamon, Staff Writer
Donald Trump wearing a UFC championship belt after a fight.
Opinion: When politics enter the octagon
Jax Lee, Staff Writer
The Woodside football team lined up against rival Half Moon Bay.
Opinion: Woodside’s athletic team management needs yearly reviews
Maddie Prosper, Beat Editor
Review
Kung Fu Tea is an American bubble tea franchise that has had a recent addition on Woodside Road.
Review: Kung Fu Tea shop on Woodside Road
Olivia Haddon, Staff Writer
Michael Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California.
Review: The Michael movie was a great representation of Michael Jackson’s life
Antonio Gutierrez, Staff Writer
"Ender’s Game", a novel about leadership, strategy and moral conflict.
Review: Ender’s Game
Maite Pfennig, Staff Writer
February Playlist
Lifestyle
A student holds their report card, with their eyes only focused on the GPA.
4.0 fever
Eliana Noon, Magazine Editor • Apr 30, 2026
Plastics that have been broken down to the microscopic level are known as microplastics. Image licensed under CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tiny plastics, big questions: The impact of microplastics on human health
Elliot Hopkins, Online Editor • Mar 12, 2026
The Woodside varsity volleyball team in a huddle during their game against Half Moon Bay.
The unseen struggle that high school sports face
Maddie Prosper, Beat Editor • Mar 6, 2026
The San Francisco (left) Goodwill Bins and San Jose (right) Goodwill Bins side by side
Review: Goodwill Bins in San Jose vs. San Francisco
Ciara Lawrence, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2026
Award-Winning & Recognized
Students protest and hold signs with anti-Trump and anti-ICE messages. One student waves the Mexican flag.
Students walk out in protest of ICE and Trump’s immigration policies
Elliot Hopkins and Kai Melosh • Jan 31, 2026
After months of campaigning, Zohran Mamdani won the Nov. 4 election in New York City.
Nov. 4 election results in the passing of Prop 50 and record youth turnout in New York
Marcelo Singh and Maite Pfennig • Nov 21, 2025
Board members Amy Koo, Rich Ginn and Mary Beth Thompson commented and asked questions during a previous portion of the Nov. 12 board meeting.
BREAKING: SUHSD board to consider closing TIDE Academy
Elliot Hopkins, Online Editor • Nov 13, 2025
Drawings of some popular products that are featured in the article.
Tariffs vs. student wallets: a breakdown of students’ most common buys
Eliana Noon, Magazine Editor • Oct 28, 2025
Español
Para los estudiantes de secundaria, existe una línea borrosa entre una relación positiva y negativa con la IA.
Una pendiente resbaladiza: el papel de la IA en la salud mental de los estudiantes de secundaria.
Marcelo Singh and Toby Guedelhoefer • Mar 2, 2026
Un cartón de huevos, un producto que se está haciendo más escaso conforme la gripe aviar daña a los Estados Unidos.
La gripe aviar está matando incontables aves ponedores de huevos atravéz de los Estdos Unidos
Rebecca Franco and Kai Melosh • Apr 14, 2025
El Taller de Dinero Para la Universidad informa y asiste a los estudiantes y padres en llenar las solicitudes de ayuda financiera para el colegio.
Taller de Dinero Para la Universidad (Cash for College) ayuda a los estudiantes del último año con sus solicitudes de ayuda financiera
Rebecca Franco and Nathan Chen • Feb 13, 2025
Hay varias oportunidades educativas para padres en Woodside.
Recursos educativos para padres en Woodside permiten mejor apoyar a sus hijos
Rebecca Franco and Elliot Hopkins • Nov 4, 2024
Fun & Games
Screenshot of February playlist
Paw Picks: Our February 2026 Playlist
The Paw Print Staff • Mar 6, 2026
Paw Picks: Our January 2026 Playlist
Paw Picks: Our January 2026 Playlist
The Paw Print Staff • Jan 28, 2026
Paw Picks: Our November Playlist
Paw Picks: Our November Playlist
The Paw Print Staff • Nov 25, 2025
Paw Picks: Our October Playlist
Paw Picks: Our October Playlist
The Paw Print Staff • Nov 4, 2025