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The Voice of the Wildcats

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The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print
Taila Lee

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief

Taila Lee is the second-year coeditor in chief and a third-year reporter for The Paw Print. Along with winning regional and national awards from Journalism Education Association (JEA), SNO, and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Lee is a member of KQED’s Youth Advisory Board for 2019-2020. She has been featured on KQED’s Bay Curious podcast and 2019 Youth Takeover, and she co-taught a student press law workshop at the National JEA Convention in Washington D.C. in November. Lee plans to major in media studies and minor in journalism at UC Berkeley to empower youth and inspire change with journalism.

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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 Floyd's 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 Paw'dcast!

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
Welcome back to another episode of The Paw'dcast!

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

The Paw Print Staff
April 24, 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 Paw'dcast!

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
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[Photo] A Letter to Woodside’s Student Body

Adrienne Evans, Guest Contributor and BOSA President
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
"The Addams Family" musical put on by Woodside drama students is one of the many events canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] 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 Woodside's live video announcements.

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

The Paw Print Staff
April 15, 2020
The SAT at Carlmont High School was cancelled by the College Board.

Carlmont SAT Canceled In Response to Coronavirus Spread

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
March 10, 2020
"Waiting for 'Superman'" featured Woodside High School, comparing it to Summit Preparatory Charter School.

Ten Years Later: Still Waiting for “Superman”

Emma Chiu and Taila Lee
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?

Gianna Caviglia, Staff Writer
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. Bloomberg's plan is the only one that actively threatens democracy.

[Photo] Money in Politics

Alexander Balfanz, Co-Editor in Chief
March 3, 2020
Journalist Angie Coiro interviews Diane Ravitch at Kepler's Bookstore in Menlo Park.

The Paw’dcast: Diane Ravitch

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
February 21, 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. Seuss's The Lorax: "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

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

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
February 8, 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

Woodside Paw Print Staff
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jodi, played by Ava Michelle, pursues the affections of her school's 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
Feature: Aryah Seed pursues passion for filmmaking

Feature: Aryah Seed pursues passion for filmmaking

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
June 4, 2019
Students scroll on Instagram, a popular app among most Woodside students.

New Instagram Account @weedsidetea Raises Questions About Cyberbullying

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
June 3, 2019
Taylor Swift released her lead single for her seventh album featuring Brendon Urie on April 26, 2019.

Everything You Missed In Taylor Swift’s “ME!” Music Video

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
June 2, 2019
This is the local Starbucks, located in Redwood City, where Lee and Postlewaite were approached.

Why Being Polite Isn’t Always a Good Thing

Taila Lee and Chloe Postlewaite
June 2, 2019
Khalid released his sophomore album "Free Spirit" on April 5, 2019. (This is visual from the film, not the album cover art.)

Khalid Unites His Music With Cinema in “Free Spirit”

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
June 2, 2019
Billie Eilish performs at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, New York. (Nov. 5, 2018)

Billie Eilish Stuns With a Haunting Debut Album

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
June 2, 2019
Ariana Grande performs songs off her fourth studio album "Sweetener" at the Sweetener Sessions.

Sweeter than “Sweetener”: Why We Should Thank Ariana Grande for “thank u, next”

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
June 2, 2019
People march in Washington during the March for Life in January 2017.

I argued with someone who believes rape isn’t a “real issue.” Here’s what I learned.

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
May 26, 2019
Taylor Swift released her lead single for her seventh album featuring Brendon Urie on April 26, 2019.

Everything You Missed In Taylor Swift’s “ME!” Music Video

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
April 28, 2019
Weekend One: Beyoncé performs at Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field in California.

Beyoncé’s “Homecoming”: The Beauty of Black Culture, Education, and Motherhood

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
April 24, 2019
This is the local Starbucks, located in Redwood City, where Lee and Postlewaite were approached.

Why Being Polite Isn’t Always a Good Thing

Taila Lee and Chloe Postlewaite
April 14, 2019
Khalid released his sophomore album "Free Spirit" on April 5, 2019. (This is visual from the film, not the album cover art.)

Khalid Unites His Music With Cinema in “Free Spirit”

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
April 4, 2019
Billie Eilish performs at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, New York. (Nov. 5, 2018)

Billie Eilish Stuns With a Haunting Debut Album

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
April 1, 2019
Lilly Singh announced on The Tonight Show that she will be a new NBC talk show host.

Lilly Singh Will Replace Carson Daly as New NBC Talk Show Host

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
March 14, 2019
The final college that students visited on the trip was University of Southern California.

[Photo] Woodside Juniors Visit Southern California Colleges on a Sponsored Trip

Emma Chiu and Taila Lee, Copy Editor and Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2019
The cover of Ariana Grande's latest album "thank u, next."

Which Song From “thank u, next” Are You?

Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
February 10, 2019
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