Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
October 16, 2019
Three exchange students—Adam Ajroudi from Tunisia, Gulnazik “Gigi” Bakhramova from Kyrgyzstan, and Aibiike Abdysamatova from Kyrgyzstan—are studying at Woodside this school year in hopes of attaining more educational and professional opportunities.
Bair Island Aquatic Center Hosts the California Coastal Cleanup Day
October 11, 2019
Thirty-eight volunteers picked up 2,000 pounds of debris on Saturday, September 21 for the California Coastal Cleanup Day at Redwood City's Bair Island Aquatic Center (BIAC).
Police Visit Results in Discomfort for Skeptical Students
October 4, 2019
Four San Mateo County Sheriffs came to visit Woodside high school with cookies and donuts for students arriving to their first and second period classes; the interaction though, has left some students with unsure feelings about having Police officers on campus. Two or more of the Sheriff's cars were parked next to the Performing Arts Center from the time before first period though the start of second period on September 4th. The officers handed out cookies and donut holes while students walked into school.
Advanced Placement Classes Challenge Wildcats
October 4, 2019
Some Woodside High School students take three to five advanced placement (AP) classes to increase their grade point averages (GPA) and challenge themselves.
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
October 15, 2019
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — The Fox Theater glowed a striking sunflower yellow on Sunday, October 6 as Dodie took to the stage in front of hundreds of fans for her 2019 “Human” tour.
October 15, 2019
The new "Mario Kart" mobile game, "Mario Kart Tour" - released by Nintendo on September 25 - has gained a large following at Woodside High School.
Why is “Friends” Still Popular After 25 Years?
October 15, 2019
After 25 years, the television show "Friends" is still at the top of Netflix’s popular shows. We ask ourselves, "Why?"
October 11, 2019
The release of Charli XCX's third studio album, “Charli,” has been marked by nonstop turmoil. Since 2014's “Sucker,” the pop singer has seen hundreds of her songs leak online (including practically the entirety of what was originally planned to be her third studio album, referred to by fans as “XCX 3” or “XCX World”), worked closely with British experimental pop group PC Music, and released two full mixtapes and an EP.
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
September 18, 2019
“You think your life is hard? I’m a junior wearing size 13 Nikes. Men’s size 13 Nikes. Beat that.” This is a line from Netflix’s latest original rom-com Tall Girl, which focuses on the story of a 6’1” high school junior named Jodi Kreyman who struggles to fit in with her classmates due to her height. Although the film intends to raise awareness for the negative impacts of bullying and promotes self-love, it is difficult to overlook the story’s blatant ignorance.
Norman F***ing Rockwell is Lana Del Rey’s Best Yet
September 17, 2019
Lana Del Rey’s angelic vocals and melancholic lyrics combine with her new politically active stance to bring her best album yet, Norman F***ing Rockwell.
Taylor Swift’s “Lover” Is Easy to Fall in Love With
September 11, 2019
Taylor Swift’s seventh album Lover soared to the top of the charts in dozens of countries quickly after its release on August 22, 2019, with the album crowning the Billboard Top 200 Albums and all 18 songs landing spots on Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify Top 20.
The College Board’s Environmental Context Dashboard Was Not Made for the Greater Good
June 6, 2019
The College Board's Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Adversity Index is a terrible idea.
Alex Balfanz, Zachariah Brosius, and Isabella Calcagno
October 17, 2019
Learn everything you need to know about the impeachment process, a history of impeachment in the United States, and reactions to Pelosi's ongoing impeachment inquiry.
The Future of the U.S. in Afghanistan
October 1, 2019
The United States scrapped talks with the Taliban, an insurgency fighting for control of Afghanistan, leaving the U.S. without a clear path forward in its war in Afghanistan.
Woodside Weighs in on California’s Ongoing Battle to Regulate Vehicle Emissions
September 30, 2019
California is trying to maintain their environmentally-conscious vehicle emissions standards by circumventing the national government and making deals directly with car companies.
Jack Freeman, Sports Editor
October 14, 2019
Jack Freeman pays homage to Giants manager Bruce Bochy, who will retire at the end of the 2019 season.
Boys Water Polo Beats Menlo-Atherton for First Time in Ten Years
October 11, 2019
The Woodside High School boys varsity water polo team remains undefeated after beating Menlo-Atherton High School (MA) for the first time in over 10 years.
NCAA Threatens to Ban California Schools from Competition Following Senate Bill
September 27, 2019
California’s state Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 206 on September 12. This bill would collegiate athletes to earn money from their likenesses.
Gigi Caviglia, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Many Woodside students are feeling disappointed after Netflix announced on June 25 that the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) will be taking back the streaming rights to the hit comedy “The Office” in January of 2020, meaning that the show will no longer be streaming on Netflix.
October 16, 2019
Forever 21 plans to close up to 350 stores globally, 178 of which are in the United States, following its bankruptcy announcement on September 29.
Cancer-Causing Chemicals Are Found in Heartburn Drug
October 4, 2019
Some chemicals found in household items are now being proved to have caused multiple types of deadly cancers.
A marmot stands frozen in fear, slack-jawed and balanced on one foot, as it suddenly notices a charging fox.
The dramatic image, captured by photographer Yongqing Bao, has won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. https://t.co/mSbJ1mOK0U
CONTEST RESULTS! Congrats to all of our winners from the #NorCalMedia Day on-site contests: https://t.co/9hMWrRn3Fe
Congratulations to Taila Lee, who won second place in the Northern California Journalism Education Association Media Day Contest for review writing! 🎉 @jeaNorCal
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — The Fox Theater glowed a striking sunflower yellow on Sunday, October 6 as Dodie took to the stage in front of hundreds of fans for her 2019 “Human” tour.
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Disney Introduces First LGBTQ+ Character
October 1, 2019
Woodside Alum and NFL Star Launches Film Production Company
September 30, 2019