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The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism teacher Matthew Sahagún performs an experiment in his classroom.

New AP Physics class brings a shocking addition to Woodside

Ethan Fung, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

This year, a new Advanced Placement (AP) science class was offered by the science department. AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism is brand new to Woodside, and almost 25 students are currently taking...

The Senior Newsletter is one of the resources that seniors can use to inform themselves about important dates and upcoming deadlines.

Missed opportunities for students who don’t take government or economics classes

Rebecca Franco, Bilingual Editor November 18, 2024

Seniors who aren’t taking United States (U.S.) government and economics classes are having issues meeting deadlines to sign up for tests like the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) as well as getting information...

Cast of “Daddy’s Girl” poses for a picture

Deliciously entertaining fall play, “Daddy’s Girl”, takes the stage

Rebecca Franco, Bilingual Editor November 13, 2024

Woodside drama presents a two-night comedy show “Daddy’s Girl.” Performances will take place in the Performing Arts Center on Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. This two-act play, written by Gary Ray...

Three of the speculative fiction books featured in Woodside’s English curriculum.

Speculative fiction in classrooms and the impact of imaginative works

Kai Melosh, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

A wide range of books are taught in Woodside’s English curriculum, yet speculative fiction remains constant across grades and teachers, used widely to teach students important lessons. Speculative...

Students can take a break in the Relaxation Corner in F-14.

Students face an increasing amount of academic pressure

Isabel Cox, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

Resources like F-14 help students cope with academic pressure and mental health struggles. According to New York University, around 49% of students feel stressed out because of their grades, homework...

Many students begin their application to four year colleges on the Common Application.

Students share how they plan for college and the future

Eliana Noon, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

With endless conversation surrounding college, career paths and post secondary institutions, counselors say planning for college early can help make the journey less stressful and more successful. There...

Right next to classroom B-2 stands a large sign pointing into Lopez's classroom.

English Language Learners program aids students amid leadership transition

Chloe de Leon, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2024

The English Language Learners (ELL) program at Woodside supports students academically and socially despite navigating this year's change in leadership. Woodside’s ELL program represents roughly 14.1%...

After receiving decisions from colleges, many seniors experience prolonged stress into the month of April as they have to make the decision of which college they wish to attend.

Seniors share their process for applying to college

Olivia Evan, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

As the school year has begun, seniors have already started the process of applying to and preparing for college. After speaking to three seniors that are planning to go to college, this is what the process...

BOSA updates the school about their goals for the year.

BOSA promotes an uplifting theme for the 2024-2025 school year

Carolyn Maldonado, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

As the new school year starts, the new Board of Student Affairs (BOSA) gets busy with planning for the year. This year, BOSA aims to have a more positive campus through their theme word “uplift”.  BOSA’s...

Picture of the election booth at the top of the quad.

Woodside’s mock election offers students an opportunity to participate in politics

Hollin White, Managing Editor October 28, 2024

On Oct. 8, Woodside’s mock election was held at the top of the quad. The mock election is an activity that is participated in by many high schools in California and sponsored by the Secretary of State....

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