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The Voice of the Wildcats

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The Zoppé Circus performed their famed horse act during one of their performances.

The clown behind the beloved Zoppé Circus

Carolyn Maldonado, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

Each year, Redwood City has a one-of-a-kind performance from the Zoppé Circus, a family-run tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Led by Giovani Zoppé, also known as “Nino the Clown”, the circus...

People wait in long lines for their service at the DMV

The modern driver’s license: Woodside’s view on driving

Kai Melosh, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

A driver’s license has been a rite of passage for countless teenagers and people growing up, developing a unique sort of freedom for them. However, in modern times, this timeless idea of a license has...

When students open up their College Board account, they're often greeted with the above image.

The rise and fall of the SAT

Ethan Fung, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

At the end of October, many students received their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) scores from College Board. However, in recent years, many colleges have...

The Green Academy garden has tables where the students can meet and collaborate.

Students find community in the Green Academy

Isabel Cox, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

At the highest point of Woodside’s campus, a garden functions as a classroom for Green Academy, a three year course students can begin taking in sophomore year.  Each year in Green Academy, students...

This image shows the students and a couple paraprofessionals for the STARS program and the ILS students.

Essential Support offered by Woodside High School Paraprofessionals

Samantha Marquez, Beat Editor December 13, 2024

At Woodside, paraprofessionals support students year-round, providing essential guidance to help them succeed academically and personally. A paraprofessional may work with students one-on-one or in...

Finals are from Dec. 16 to 19. While students are preparing for finals, teachers are too.

Teachers’ tips for finals preparation

Nathan Chen, Copy Editor December 12, 2024

With finals quickly approaching in mid December, teachers have begun to prepare.  Teachers understand that finals can be a stressful time for students, but they know some tips to help. “The most...

Teachers can give students tutorial passes if they go to a different class for tutorial.

Teachers like tutorials, but say it can be improved

Elliot Hopkins, Beat Editor December 12, 2024

Tutorial periods have become a long-established part of the Woodside schedule, but while they’re here to stay, some teachers think there’s still room for improvement. Tutorials are 35-minute periods...

The school calendar has 180 instructional days and includes various breaks and days off.

Community members share how the school calendar affects them

Eliana Noon, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

The day after Halloween was filled with tired high schoolers and sleeping elementary and middle schoolers.  Students and staff discuss the academic calendar for different schools, as well as how it...

Junior football player Jack Bouman taking the tackle during the Homestead game.

Referee shortage in the district effecting game dates and players

Kaitlynn Fukuhara, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

A lack of referees had led to game dates being switched for all sports. Referees have been quitting due to verbal abuse from players and parents, or retiring of old age due to not being able to keep up...

Bigger than sports: The physical and mental strain of sports injuries

Bigger than sports: The physical and mental strain of sports injuries

Daniel Artandi, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Many athletes at Woodside suffer from injuries every season, yet most people don’t understand the mental and physical challenges involved in recovery.  Football, in particular, is a grueling sport,...

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