Out Of His “Idle Town”: Review of Conan Gray’s “The Comfort Crowd Tour”
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
March 21, 2020
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA— Sad, soulful, and sassy, YouTuber-turned-pop-star Conan Gray is a rising king of dream pop with his down-to-earth lyrics, comforting voice, and growing fanbase.
A Letter to Woodside’s Student Body
Adrienne Evans, Guest Contributor and BOSA President
March 15, 2020
There are very few times throughout the school year when I have the opportunity to address Woodside’s student body as a whole. However, in light of both recent and ongoing events, I felt it appropriate.
Money in Politics
Alexander Balfanz, Copy Editor
March 3, 2020
Before 2007, Michael Bloomberg was a Republican. From then until 2018, he was an independent with racist policies, including the infamous stop-and-frisk practice. Now, despite skipping many of the early debates and states of the Democratic primary, he’s joining the race for the Democratic nominee.
2020 Oscars: Best and Worst Dressed
Emma Montalbano, Video Editor
February 13, 2020
The annual 92nd Academy Awards were presented on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Dolby Theater in Hollywood. One exciting aspect of the Oscars is the red carpet, where actors and actresses show off their elegant outfits. At the 2020 Oscars, the most popular trends included subtle accents of bright colors and black, white, and gold statement jewelry.
“Waves”: A Review
Alexander Balfanz, Copy Editor
February 11, 2020
It's best to watch "Waves" without knowing anything about it.
Netflix’s “The Circle” Brings Social Media to Life
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
February 9, 2020
Some say that social media has completely taken over our lives. And, in Netflix’s latest reality show “The Circle,” producers take this concept to the next level.
Pelosi Steals the Show at the State of the Union
Chloe Postlewaite, Online Editor
February 5, 2020
President Donald Trump delivered a drama-filled State of the Union Address on February 4. This was his third State of the Union, delivered in the midst of his impeachment trial.
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).
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Jack Freeman, Managing/Sports Editor
March 16, 2020
Después de dos semanas de anticipación de los aficionados, Super Bowl 54 finalmente llegó. Los dos mejores equipos en la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano (NFL) se enfrentaron para determinar quién sería el campeón.
March 3, 2020
La hora de elegir un nuevo presidente se está acercando y los estudiantes en Woodside tienen diferentes opiniones sobre los candidatos. Actualmente hay ocho demócratas y dos republicanos incluyendo el actual presidente Donald Trump, que se postula nuevamente para estas elecciones. Ahora esperamos tener una decisión final en las elecciones en Noviembre de este año.
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
March 21, 2020
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA— Sad, soulful, and sassy, YouTuber-turned-pop-star Conan Gray is a rising king of dream pop with his down-to-earth lyrics, comforting voice, and growing fanbase.
Coronavirus Closes Woodside Until April 6
March 13, 2020
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), all Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) schools are transitioning to online learning beginning Monday and will return to in-person classes on April 6.