Free Press in the Internet Age
Chloe Postlewaite, Online Editor
December 20, 2019
Student journalists are a key part of the news, and America only has a free press when there are no limitations to the First Amendment for student journalists.
Cultural Exchange: Learning the Background of Visiting Students from Kyrgyzstan and Tunisia
Gulnazik Bakhramova, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
Exchange students Adam Ajroudi from Tunisia in North Africa, alongside Aibiike Abdysamatova and Gulnazik Bakhramova (author) from Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, presented information about their countries during International Education Week (IEW) on November 18 through 22 at Woodside High School.
To Restore Trust in the Media, We Must Curb Hate
Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
December 19, 2019
Half of all Americans believe fake news is a crucial problem, ranking it as a more pressing issue than violent crime (49 percent), climate change (46 percent), and racism (40 percent).
What I Learned from Meeting Woodside’s “Underappreciated” Clubs
Alexander Balfanz, Copy Editor
December 15, 2019
In my time at Woodside, I’ve stopped by my fair share of clubs. So, whenever I walk around campus and see posters advertising even more clubs, I wonder how Woodside’s clubs can coexist in such a competitive club economy.
Review: “Magdalene” by FKA Twigs
Alexander Balfanz, Copy Editor
November 14, 2019
FKA Twigs released her second album "Magdalene" on November 8, 2019, marking her first full-length album since 2014's "LP1." The album features Twigs collaborating with a variety of talented electronic artists across nine songs.
An Unbelievably Riveting Show
Emma Montalbano, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
“You don't sound crazy to me," Karen Duvall, one of the main detectives in a new limited Netflix series, said. "You sound like someone who's been through a trauma and is looking for a way to feel safe again and in control. And, there is nothing crazy about that.”
Dodie’s Enchanting Performance Lights Up The Fox Theater
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.
Charli XCX Finds Her Voice
Alexander Balfanz, Copy Editor
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.
Netflix’s “Tall Girl” Fails to Reach New Heights
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
Chloe Postlewaite, Online Editor
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.
Though President Trump reversed his decision to host the G7 summit at his Doral resort, he defended his selection on Monday, dismissing what he called the “phony emoluments clause” of the Constitution https://nyti.ms/2Jc2atI
everything you need to know about the impeachment inquiry — all in one place. ⬇️
https://woodsidepawprint.com/top-stories/2019/10/17/the-impeachment-inquiry/
Abortion has been decriminalised in Northern Ireland after a landmark law change came into force at midnight. The legal reforms voted in at Westminster have also paved the way for the introduction of same-sex marriages https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17983943.law-change-decriminalising-abortion-northern-ireland-comes-effect/
Sam Brook, Chloe Postlewaite, and Taila Lee
Even on rainy days, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington D.C. provides educational insight for everyone from youth to adults.
November 25, 2019 • Comments Off on Conservation and Conversations: The Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Review: “Magdalene” by FKA Twigs
November 14, 2019
National Period Day Raises Awareness For Period Poverty
November 6, 2019