The 49ers and Seahawks Rivalry: A Brief but Exciting History
Jack Freeman, Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers first played in 1976 during the Seahawks' first year in the National Football League (NFL). The 49ers won 37 to 21, spawning one of the greatest sports rivalries of the past decade.
Woodside Boys Water Polo Caps Off Historic Season
Jack Freeman, Sports Editor
December 4, 2019
The Woodside boys water polo team ended its best season in years, after an 8-4 loss to Menlo-Atherton on Wednesday, November 13.
Giants Name Former Philadelphia Phillies Boss Gabe Kapler as New Manager
Cedrik von Briel, Health/Lifestyle/Technology Editor
November 13, 2019
The former Philadelphia Phillies boss has already signed a three-year contract, and will become 39th manager in franchise history, and the 17th since the Giant moved to San Francisco from New York
How One Tweet Lost the NBA Four Billion Dollars
Jack Freeman, Sports Editor
November 7, 2019
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey tweeted out a simple image with the message “Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong,” on October 4. While the picture seemed innocuous, the situation surrounding it quickly escalated from being about a tweet to involving the loss of billions of dollars.
Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Inspires Woodside Runners, Teachers
Cedrik von Briel, Health/Lifestyle/Technology Editor
November 7, 2019
The Olympic gold medalist and 12-time marathon winner succeeded in breaking this long-standing barrier on Saturday, October 12 at the Ineos 1:59 Challenge event in Vienna, Austria. His time of one hour, 59 minutes, and 40 seconds (1:59:40) stands as the fastest marathon ever run. Already, people are weighing in.
Pink Ribbon Success
Tessa Bertine, Local News Editor
November 5, 2019
Woodside's Pink Ribbon football game, hosted annually by Woodside's Pink Ribbon Club, took place versus Mills High School last Friday and raised awareness for breast cancer research.
The State of Concussions in High School Football
Logan Amos, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
This season, Woodside's football team has lost a number of players due to concussions. Brain injuries have been around since the inception of football; despite improvements in safety, they remain prevalent.
Thank You, Bruce Bochy
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
Tessa Bertine, Local News Editor
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
Jack Freeman, Sports Editor
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.
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