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The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print
The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print
Sam Brook

Sam Brook, Managing Editor

Sam Brook is a senior and fourth year journalist working as the managing editor for The Paw Print. She is passionate about spreading the truth to unite the public and writing stories about crucial issues that affect her community. She is a strong feminist and political activist concerned with affairs such as climate change and gender equality.

All content by Sam Brook
A group of seniors converse via Zoom meeting weeks into the pandemic to make up for lost time at school.

The Class of 2020 and the Pandemic

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
June 23, 2020
A self portrait Wall created using a digital art platform to use for her art account profile photo

Kaylee Wall: Art and Animation

Sam Brook and Tessa Bertine
May 14, 2020
Quiz: Which Tiger King Cast Member Are You?

Quiz: Which Tiger King Cast Member Are You?

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
April 28, 2020
In 2019, "Sex Education" made Netflix's top ten series, and the platform has confirmed it will return for a third season.

“Sex Education” Season Two Tackles Uncharted Teen Territory

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
April 17, 2020
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders continue the delegate race with 1,991 delegates needed to win the nomination.

Biden Takes Clear Lead in Presidential Primary

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
The remaining presidential candidates.

Woodside Students Give Their Options on the Presidential Candidates

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
March 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
Woodside seniors, Kelsey Kloezeman and Elena Campbell, decided to buy cans and ask for donations from neighbors in order to help their class win the food drive competition.

Driving Into the Season of Giving

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
December 19, 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
Joaquin Phoenix plays the villainous Joker in the 2019 movie "Joker."

Students React to “Joker” Controversy

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
November 12, 2019
October 2019 marks the ninth annual National Bullying Prevention Month.

National Bullying Prevention Month Sparks Reflections and Suggestions

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
October 21, 2019
Sheriffs from San Mateo County stand behind a table with hot chocolate, cookies, and donuts for Woodside Students.

Police Visit Results in Discomfort for Skeptical Students

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
October 4, 2019
The terrifying clown from "IT Chapter Two" grins behind balloons.

“IT Chapter Two” Receives Mixed Reviews from Woodside Moviegoers

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
October 2, 2019

Pride at Woodside

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
June 6, 2019
The N-word, R-word, homophobic slurs, and other offensive language can be heard in the hallways and classrooms at school.

Derogatory Language in the Liberal Bay Area

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
June 2, 2019
I-wing bathrooms have been reported closed over five times.

I-wing Bathroom Closure Causes Inconvenience But Protects from Larger Issue

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
June 2, 2019
Know Your Local Government System

Know Your Local Government System

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
May 30, 2019
The N-word, R-word, homophobic slurs, and other offensive language can be heard in the hallways and classrooms at school.

Derogatory Language in the Liberal Bay Area

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
May 7, 2019
An Israeli factory after being hit by a Palestinian rocket.

Ceasefire in Gaza after deadly weekend clashes

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
President Putin and Supreme Leader Kim shake hands during the talks on April 25th.

Putin Talks Nukes With Kim After U.S. Negotiations Falter

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
An Israeli tank in the Golan Heights border region.

U.S. Recognizes Israeli Occupation of Golan Heights

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
Lack of Governmental Involvement in Issues in America

Lack of Governmental Involvement in Issues in America

Kiki Koeppen, Diversity Editor
March 5, 2019
"Big Mouth" Valentine's Day Special Is The Show's Best Episode Yet

“Big Mouth” Valentine’s Day Special Is The Show’s Best Episode Yet

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
February 28, 2019
President Trump congratulates Attorney General Barr on his nomination and confirmation.

New Attorney General Could “Barr” Future Mueller Probe

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
Valentine's Day the Wildcat Way

Valentine’s Day the Wildcat Way

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
February 14, 2019

Georgia’s Purges Rescind Voting Rights

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
Picture courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Global Warming depletes 95% of Arctic’s Oldest Ice

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
February 6, 2019
I-wing bathrooms have been reported closed over five times.

I-wing Bathroom Closure Causes Inconvenience But Protects from Larger Issue

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
February 4, 2019
Students wear masks to protect themselves from the smoky air.

Camp Fire Sparks Students to Wear Masks for Protection

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
December 20, 2018
(From left to right) Woodside firefighters Justin Werle, Jim Frey, and Jared Abbott

Woodside Firefighters Face Unrelenting California Flames

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
December 20, 2018
The Kerch Strait has been blocked by a Russian cargo vessel, preventing any sea travel through the strategic waterway.

Crisis in the Black Sea

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
November 25, 2018
Stricter identification laws hindered a number of voters from casting ballots.

Georgia’s Purges Rescind Voting Rights

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Students wear masks to protect themselves from the smoky air.

Camp Fire Sparks Students to Wear Masks for Protection

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
November 9, 2018
A Russian Mi-24 Gunship launches a spray of rockets during an air to ground exercise

The Bear Sharpens Its Claws

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018

Pilot of “Apocalypse”: American Horror Story Season Eight Sparks Excitement and Predictions

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
September 26, 2018
A North Korean Taepodong-2 ballistic missile, which is thought to be able to carry a nuclear warhead.

Pentagon vs. Pyongyang

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
September 19, 2018
Tommy Williams in Kaepernick's 49ers jersey.

Colin Kaepernick Signing with Nike Causes Uproar of Reactions

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
September 12, 2018
(From left to right) Woodside firefighters Justin Werle, Jim Frey, and Jared Abbott

Woodside Firefighters Face Unrelenting California Flames

Sam Brook, Managing Editor
August 29, 2018
The large Woodside logo on the side of the PAC greets the new staff members

New Teachers, Old School

Kiki Koeppen, LETH Editor
August 28, 2018
Former CIA Director John Brennan's official portrait, courtesy of the Central Intelligence Agency

Trump vs. American Intelligence Community

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
August 27, 2018
A Greek Golden Dawn political rally in Athens, 2015. Courtesy of Wikimedia.

A Seventy-Year Pause: Special Coverage

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
June 7, 2018
Teenage Drug Abuse at Woodside and Beyond

Teenage Drug Abuse at Woodside and Beyond

Grace Newby, Sean Moriarty, and Noelia Arteaga
May 20, 2018
Picture courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Gen. McMaster joins ever-growing list of departures from Trump Administration

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
March 26, 2018
Safe and Secure or Fire and Fury?

Safe and Secure or Fire and Fury?

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018

Apple gets backlash at intentional reduction of iPhone performance

Sean Moriarty and Kiki Koeppen
February 15, 2018
Significant Controversy over DACA brings Government to a Halt

Significant Controversy over DACA brings Government to a Halt

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
February 5, 2018
Brief But Spectacular: Jackson Adkins

Brief But Spectacular: Jackson Adkins

Sean Moriarty and Mykha Latimer
December 14, 2017

Former Trump Campaign Manager Accused of Conspiracy, Money Laundering, and more

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
German Right-Wing Party Third-Largest in Bundestag

German Right-Wing Party Third-Largest in Bundestag

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Continued Controversy over CA Single Payer Healthcare

Continued Controversy over CA Single Payer Healthcare

Sean Moriarty, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
Water Polo Is Back

Water Polo Is Back

Kiki Koeppen, Health and Lifestyle Editor
August 31, 2017
Pride Month pride

Pride Month pride

Kiki Koeppen, Staff Writer
June 8, 2017
LGBTQ+ Experience in High School

LGBTQ+ Experience in High School

Beck Patrone and Kiki Koeppen
April 5, 2017
Wildcats are ready to pitch

Wildcats are ready to pitch

Kiki Koeppen, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017

Woodside Students Are Excited About a Second Round at C.C.S.

Kiki Koeppen, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017
Students gather in the quad as Principal Burbank speaks.

Elections, Fights, and Protests, Oh My!

Aaron Raubvogel, Kira Newman, Olivia Dumas, Sarah Preston, Chloe Stearns, Stefan Sujansky, Kiki Koeppen, and Stella Haussler
November 16, 2016
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