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Emma Chiu

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief

Emma Chiu is a senior, a third-year journalism student, and the coeditor in chief of The Paw Print. She strives for fair, accurate coverage and appreciates the variety of perspectives she's gained through reporting. Her work has been published in Best of SNO, The Youth Journal, and The New York Times in addition to The Paw Print. When she's not writing, Emma enjoys dancing, reading, and raising awareness for mental health.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Pawdcast!

The Paw’dcast: Visiting the Doctor During Quarantine

Emma Chiu and Carolyn Koo
June 23, 2020
Elise Hadidi, a Woodside sophomore, sews a N95 mask cover at home.

Wildcats Find Ways to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
May 29, 2020
During an interview with CNN, George Floyds two brothers and cousin hold up a photo of Floyd.

“I Can’t Breathe”: George Floyd’s Last Words Heard Across America

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
May 28, 2020
Welcome back to another episode of The Pawdcast!

The Paw’dcast: Dealing With College Decisions (Part Two)

Taila Lee, Emma Chiu, Chloe Postlewaite, and Milena Raeber
April 22, 2020
Parasite made its big screen debut in the US in October, earning $376,264 on just a few screens.

Bong Joon-ho Exposes Harsh Realities Through Humor and Horror in “Parasite”

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
April 14, 2020
Bob Dylan released “Murder Most Foul,” his first original song since 2012, on March 26, 2020.

“The Timing Was Right”: Bob Dylan’s Newest Release Isn’t a Coincidence

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
April 14, 2020
While quarantine continues, here are a few more music recommendations from our reporters.

[Photo] Paw Picks: Your (Extended) Quarantine Playlist

April 13, 2020
Welcome back to another episode of The Pawdcast!

The Paw’dcast: Starting the College Application Process (Part 1)

Taila Lee, Emma Chiu, Chloe Postlewaite, and Milena Raeber
April 11, 2020
Although Woodside High School offers AP history classes for sophomores and juniors, all seniors take standard-level courses in government and economics.

[Photo] Students Advocate for AP Economics and Government Classes

April 9, 2020
Follow @wildcatspirit and @whspawprint on Instagram for further updates.

[Photo] LIVE UPDATES: Woodside Leadership

April 24, 2020
In the following documentary, Woodside students Gabriel Perez and Emma Chiu take a dive into the evolution of music production and culture.

On the Record

Gabriel Perez and Emma Chiu
March 30, 2020
Quiz: What TikTok Song Are You?

Quiz: What TikTok Song Are You?

Taila Lee, Chloe Postlewaite, and Emma Chiu
March 25, 2020
Welcome back to another episode of The Pawdcast!

The Paw’dcast: How Students Are Adjusting to At Home Learning

Taila Lee and Emma Chiu
March 25, 2020
For his performance of Idle Town, Gray wore a pink cowboy hat covered in Sharpie messages from fans.

Out Of His “Idle Town”: Review of Conan Gray’s “The Comfort Crowd Tour”

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
March 21, 2020
The Paw Print compiled a list of songs—two from each of our reporters—for you to listen to.

[Photo] Paw Picks: Your Quarantine Playlist

March 19, 2020
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[Photo] A Letter to Woodside’s Student Body

March 15, 2020
The senior trip to Italy may be postponed or canceled due to concerns regarding the coronavirus.

Senior Europe Trip Future Unclear Due to Italy Coronavirus Outbreak

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
March 13, 2020
Robotics

Robotics

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
March 13, 2020
The Addams Family musical put on by Woodside drama students is one of the many events canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A Look at Woodside’s “Non-Essential Activities”

Claire Manuel, Stephanie Dorsett, Cedrik Von Briel, and Emma Chiu
March 13, 2020
Principal Diane Burbank addresses the coronavirus on Woodsides live video announcements.

[Photo] LIVE UPDATES: SUHSD and San Mateo County Action Regarding Coronavirus

April 15, 2020
Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees members Carrie DeBois, Chris Thomas, and Georgia Jack (left to right) look on as the board discusses the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Updates From the District Board Meeting

Jack Freeman and Emma Chiu
March 12, 2020
Woodsides prom was originally scheduled to be held at the California Academy of Sciences on April 17, 2020.

Breaking: Woodside Prom Postponed Until May Due to Coronavirus

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
March 10, 2020
The SAT at Carlmont High School was cancelled by the College Board.

Carlmont SAT Canceled In Response to Coronavirus Spread

March 10, 2020
Menlo School closed from March 4 to March 6 after a faculty member was exposed to COVID-19.

Menlo School Reopens Following Coronavirus Scare

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
March 9, 2020
Waiting for Superman featured Woodside High School, comparing it to Summit Preparatory Charter School.

Ten Years Later: Still Waiting for “Superman”

March 9, 2020
The Sadie Hawkins dance was held in the new gym; its theme was City of Stars.

[Photo] Sadie Hawkins vs. Homecoming: Which Was Better?

March 3, 2020
Leadership sold tickets to the basketball game at the ticket window at the front of the new gym.

More Than $5,000 in Student Body Funds Stolen

Emma Chiu and Taila Lee
February 28, 2020
With about three months left until the end of the Democratic primary, candidates are updating their campaigning strategies. Bloombergs plan is the only one that actively threatens democracy.

[Photo] Money in Politics

March 3, 2020
Journalist Angie Coiro interviews Diane Ravitch at Keplers Bookstore in Menlo Park.

The Paw’dcast: Diane Ravitch

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
February 21, 2020
A number of Woodside students earliest memories dated back to preschool.

The Paw’dcast: What’s Your Earliest Memory?

Emma Chiu and Fernanda Ramirez
February 11, 2020
Con una audiencia de adolescentes en su mayoría, TikTok actualmente tiene más de 500 millones de usuarios activos.

TikTok: El Epítome de la Generación Z

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
February 11, 2020
Reality television show The Circle premiered on Netflix in January 2020.

Netflix’s “The Circle” Brings Social Media to Life

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
February 9, 2020
Natalie Su ended her speech with a quote from Dr. Seusss The Lorax: Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Its not.

The Paw’dcast: Eighth Grader Natalie Su Leads First RCSD Climate Strike

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
February 9, 2020
Woodside students gather in the MUR at lunch to support 8 senior athletes.

Eight Woodside Senior Athletes Sign Letters of Intent for Universities

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
February 5, 2020
Woodside High School

[Photo] Weekly Update: January 27

February 3, 2020
Natalie Su waved a sign that said Honk For Climate Change, encouraging cars to honk and show their support for the strike.

North Star Academy Holds First Redwood City School District Climate Strike

Taila Lee, Emma Chiu, Sam Brook, and Chloe Postlewaite
February 2, 2020
At Woodside, students of minority races are less likely to take Advanced Placement classes than their white counterparts.

Clases de Colocación Avanzada: Los Segregadores no Intencionales

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
January 31, 2020
With an audience of mostly teenagers, TikTok currently has over 500 million active users.

TikTok: The Epitome of Gen Z

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
December 22, 2019
Albeit controversial, the Supreme Court has, under numerous rulings, protected hate speech.

To Restore Trust in the Media, We Must Curb Hate

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
December 19, 2019
Need a new book to read over Winter Break?  Paw Print reporter Emma Chiu surveyed 20 Woodside teachers and staff about their recommendations. Here are their top picks.

What to Read Over the Holidays

December 12, 2019
Woodside Journalism and Video Students Attend Convention in Washington, D.C.

Woodside Journalism and Video Students Attend Convention in Washington, D.C.

Emma Chiu, Taila Lee, Chloe Postlewaite, Sam Brook, Jack Freeman, Cedrik von Briel, and Gulnazik Bakhramova
December 2, 2019

Conservation and Conversations: The Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Sam Brook, Chloe Postlewaite, and Taila Lee
November 25, 2019
Many families affected by the outages used candles to light up their homes.

Shedding Light on California’s Power Outages

Chloe Postlewaite, Taila Lee, Emma Chiu, and Cedrik von Briel
November 15, 2019
Similar to the United States Constitution, Woodsides Student Body Constitution begins with a preamble and is divided into articles.

We, the Students…

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
November 7, 2019
The subscription service Peach Pack advocates for open discussions about menstruation.

National Period Day Raises Awareness For Period Poverty

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
November 6, 2019
Many families used candles, flashlights, or lanterns during the power outage that began Saturday, October 26.

Power Outages Disconnect Seniors From Their College Applications

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
October 28, 2019
The audience cheered especially loud for Dodie during her performance of She.

The Paw’dcast: Dodie’s Enchanting Performance Lights Up The Fox Theater

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
October 23, 2019
Aibiike Abdysamatova of Kyrgyzstan, Adam Ajroudi of Tunisia, and Gulnazik Bakhramova of Kyrgyzstan (from left to right) are the three exchange students studying at Woodside this year.

Meet Woodside’s Exchange Students

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
October 16, 2019
Many of Dodie’s songs discuss her struggle to come out as bisexual.

Dodie’s Enchanting Performance Lights Up The Fox Theater

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
October 15, 2019
Visiting colleges such as the University of Washington, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, San Diego handed out informational brochures to Woodside students.

More Than a Screen: Woodside’s College Visits

Emma Chiu, Coeditor in Chief
October 1, 2019
The ongoing construction in the Woodside parking lot requires the sectioning off of several parking spaces at a time.

Parking Lot? Parking Not

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
September 30, 2019
Visiting colleges such as the University of Washington, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, San Diego handed out informational brochures to Woodside students.

Advanced Placement Classes: The Unintentional Segregators

September 18, 2019
Jodi, played by Ava Michelle, pursues the affections of her schools Swedish exchange student.

Netflix’s “Tall Girl” Fails to Reach New Heights

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
September 18, 2019
To accompany her album, Swift also sells four versions of deluxe journals that include her old diary entries.

Taylor Swift’s “Lover” Is Easy to Fall in Love With

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
September 11, 2019
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