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The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print

The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print

In recent years, many of the top national universities have become even more selective.

College admissions continue trend of increasing selectiveness

Conrad Berke, Beat Editor March 18, 2024

In the United States, college applications have steadily increased over the past few decades. In turn, many schools have become more selective in their admissions.  Take the University of California...

Sequoia District Teachers Association (SDTA) was created to protect and promote the well-being of its members including teachers and staff at Woodside.

SUSHD’s Negotiation has concurred and these are the details

Nathan Chen, Beat Editor January 18, 2024

Public school negotiations in California have been going on since 1975 when the Rodda Act was passed allowing for collective bargaining in public school districts which allows Woodside teachers and staff...

Unfair working conditions and pay led workers to speak out and protest against these problems.

Tension over workers’ rights prompts action

Nathan Chen, Beat Editor October 17, 2023

Due to California’s inflation rates increasing, there has been an uptick in work and labor conflicts, causing strikes, accusations of unfair wages, and issues for workers and businesses. Early 2023,...

Fires that swept through Maui this September displaced thousands of people and destroyed hundreds of homes.

How Maui’s fires affected the Woodside community

Coco Beck, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

Caused by a fallen powerline in early August, the Lahaina fires in Maui burnt down a beautiful place that many call home, leaving millions in shock and difficulty. The fire made many locals leave behind...

Artificial intelligence is here to stay and many have ideas how it should help our daily lives.

Our lives with artificial intelligence

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor October 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence has come to be a part of our daily lives, in both students and teachers believe it will force us to continually adapt.  Gavin Newsom signed an executive order, on September...

Gen Z spends an average of 1 hour and 20 minutes of TikTok a day.

Mixed views on a TikTok ban

Ollie O'Toole, Staff Writer June 6, 2023

100 million Americans use TikTok daily, a reality under threat as a nation wide TikTok ban becomes more of a possibility. With a bill called the RESTRICT Act making its way through Congress, and 34...

Power outages leaving various neighborhoods dark and without electricity.

Lights Out: What to do?

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor April 5, 2023

Due to recent storms, power outages swept through the Bay Area, leaving various neighborhoods and households without electricity for days. Power outages impact Woodside students' home life in a variety...

Dead waterfowl pile up in the back of a truck in Pong Reservoir, India, as wildlife workers gather birds supposedly dead of H5N1, or Avian Flu.

Avian Flu wreaks havoc on bird populations, causing price increases and overall concern

Conrad Berke, Beat Editor March 28, 2023

Avian Flu is ravaging bird populations across the world, and it stems from its ability to rapidly spread and induce numerous formidable symptoms, including death. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)...

Alaskas North Slope is where thousands of oil barrels will be extracted.

The future of The Willow Project

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor March 28, 2023

The Biden administration recently approved The Willow Project on March 13th. The Willow Project is a $6 billion proposal to drill oil in Alaska North’s Slope, which is in the National Petroleum Reserve.  The...

Police brutality have taken the life of so many, there needs to be a change.

Say his name: Tyre Nichols

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor February 17, 2023

Here’s what to know: On January 7th, Tyre Nichols was severely beaten by several different Memphis police officers. This eventually led to his death on January 10th due to the extensive injuries he sustained...

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