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Many Daniel Pearl Magnet High School students have said they haven’t learned much about climate change in the classroom and they say they hope the Climate Change in Education bill will change that. AB-1939 was passed in the California state assembly on May 5 and will move on to be reviewed in the California State Senate.
Climate Change in Education bill sparks interest in school
May 26, 2022
CE2 celebrates turning 50. It started as a pilot-program in 1972 and spread through the nation.
CE2 celebrates 50th anniversary
May 26, 2022
Senior Athena Widlacki stands in front of the St. Louis Arch on Kiener Plaza, with one of the free %23BansOffOurBodies posters.
St. Louis Community Rallies In Response To Supreme Court Leaked Draft Opinion
May 25, 2022
The MVA will end pandemic-era modifications to the driver’s test and resume administration of the open-road portion of the exam on June 6. The agency has administered a modified version of the driver’s test since June 2020 to allow for social distancing.
MVA to end modified driver’s test, return to standard exam format on June 6
May 24, 2022
English teacher Angela Frye interacts with students. Frye discussed how movies could inspire students stories and related it to their current assignment in English 3 about categorizing types of people. “I always try to find ways to make school fun, and I want kids to enjoy my class,” Frye said.
English teacher Angela Frye receives a letter worth 70K
May 23, 2022
Senior Samantha Rosas lives with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition, but it does not define her.
Rosas defies expectations
May 26, 2022
“Everything started going better,” sophomore Lisa Safina said. “And then the war started.”
Russian Transfer Student Lisa Safina Opens Up About Her Experiences Amid War in Ukraine
May 26, 2022
ABOVE: The Friesem brothers Theo (15), Kai (18) and Lyrr (15) pose after a morning Mac baseball practice. Photo by Grace Nugent. BELOW: The Frisesem brothers Theo (age 9), Kai (age 11), and Lyrr (age 9) pose with the Sharon Region Juvenile division trophy after a summer baseball league game in Tel Aviv. Photo courtesy of Kai Friesem.
Fighting Fahrenheit in 512
May 26, 2022
Dr. Susan Carter-Fricks works with students as a voice coach in both choir and musical theater. After her opera career, she started flying Falcon 20s and jets.
Singer takes flight
May 26, 2022
Valerie O’Riordan is retiring after 22 years at Archbishop Riordan.
Finding her cue: Ms O exits stage for retirement
May 26, 2022
(From left to right) Seniors Haley Magin, Ava Hogan, Brianna Stearns, Jaylen Stasio, Sydney Hall, Lindsey Chadwick and Casey Ingram pose with the FHSAA Flag Football Class 1A State Championships trophy and their gold medals.
Lighting Interruption & Lightning Fast Interception: Flag Football Holds Onto State Title
May 26, 2022
Training at quiet reservoirs and shorelines, rowing has become a meaningful and enjoyable sport for Chu, Kim and Venkatesh.
Boats, oars and ergometers: Lynbrook’s rowers
May 26, 2022
Chloe Leotta ’24 is the only girl on Riordan’s JV baseball team.
Female baseball player creates a league of her own
May 25, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 1084 on April 28. The Georgia High School Association voted to exclude transgender athletes on May 4.
GHSA approves bill banning transgender athletes
May 25, 2022
Student football players often feel pressured as they compare their bodies to those in the NFL
Male athletes experience muscle envy
May 24, 2022
Dallastown grad Jacob Arbittier is the founder and CEO of BURNT MILL ROAD, which produces high-quality short horror films and boasts over 14,000 subscribers.
From Recording Rookie to Scary Short Film Director
May 26, 2022
Alum Nick Cortazzo lands on Broadway tour for Hairspray
Alum Nick Cortazzo lands on Broadway tour for ‘Hairspray’
May 26, 2022
“Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers” is an emotionally complex record that aims to study Lamar’s insight through a more introspective lens than ever before.
‘Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers’ breaks down masculine identity
May 25, 2022
The front cover of And The People Carried Signs features a pre-teen boy protesting in a Black Lives Matter protest while he gets in involved in conversations regarding race through his eyes. The childrens book was written by Dr. LaTisha Smith, MHS parent, who decided to write this after getting inspired from being an educator for more than twenty years and witnessing protests.
Parent Writes Children’s Book to Engage Younger Generations in Conversations Regarding Racial Equity
May 25, 2022
“It is a greater show of independence to defy societal expectations rather than conform to them, and for many this means dressing how they want to dress rather than how society thinks they should dress.” - Charles Budan
MET with a pleasant surprise: Binary-breaking celebrity looks pave the way for accessible androgynous fashion
May 25, 2022
Content moderation has challenged the ideal of absolute free speech on social media.
Opinion: Preserving the Public Conversation
May 26, 2022
Long-term subs are often unaware of how to help their students with many of their assignments since they are inexperienced in the subject they are assigned to teach.
Long-term substitute teachers hinder students’ learning
May 25, 2022
From left to right: Chris Larson, Daisy Larson, Janelle Hart
The five stages of grief
May 24, 2022
On May 2, a Supreme Court draft was leaked exposing their intentions of overruling Roe v. Wade.
A Plea For Roe
May 24, 2022
Misogynoir affects WOC students, especially Black women, across the country and particularly in the realm of STEM.
Misogynoir in STEM: How to Rectify the Phenomenon
May 23, 2022
Students try their hand at directing Spring plays
Students try their hand at directing Spring plays
May 24, 2022
Junior Jonathan Feldman Lizarraga now visits the doctor yearly to make sure his results for cancer are still negative. Hes been cancer-free for ten years and even does jiu-jitsu weekly at a gym.
Pushing through leukemia
May 24, 2022
MHSNews | Marquette High School Hosts 2022 Student Special Olympics
MHSNews | Marquette High School Hosts 2022 Student Special Olympics
May 23, 2022
The Pirate Spiel S2, E5: Fighting the Stigma of the Disorder
The Pirate Spiel S2, E5: Fighting the Stigma of the Disorder
May 20, 2022
In this podcast, Charlie looks into whether or not teens find themselves at the cinema.
Reel Teens: Are they at the cinema?
May 19, 2022
Students try their hand at directing Spring plays
Students try their hand at directing Spring plays
May 24, 2022
Junior Jonathan Feldman Lizarraga now visits the doctor yearly to make sure his results for cancer are still negative. Hes been cancer-free for ten years and even does jiu-jitsu weekly at a gym.
Pushing through leukemia
May 24, 2022
MHSNews | Marquette High School Hosts 2022 Student Special Olympics
MHSNews | Marquette High School Hosts 2022 Student Special Olympics
May 23, 2022
The Menlo Beekeeping club creates unique items like soaps from the bee wax in their hive. Additionally, students suit up in protective gear and tend to the hive. Staff photo: Andrea Li.
Video: Menlo Beekeeping Club Creates Unique Wax-Based Products
May 18, 2022
The Spartans for Mental Health shirts raised over 000 for charities promoting the discussion of mental health.
Junior promotes Mental Health Awareness through clothing
May 18, 2022
FIVE-STAR CAPTAIN: In One Night Only, the opening number of the spring show on Saturday night, Blue Brigade captain Charli Cevallos is front and center setting the mood and tempo for the number and entire show. Cevallos said the opening number of the spring show is always upbeat and fun and this year’s edition was no exception. Cevallos said she remembers the moment as one of pure adrenaline. “Since opener is the first dance, the excitement is running high and it’s such a great feeling to be performing our hard work for an audience.” As the photo suggests, the team was able to perform the number in sync even though it was a new dance choreographed exclusively for the spring show by first lieutenant Annabel Winter (left) and senior lieutenant Emily Garza. “Opener was our first spring show dance we learned,” Cevallos said, “and it came together super well. … [It was] definitely a team favorite.” Cevallos said her favorite part of the number was the very beginning when Winter (left) woke her up stage left from a deep sleep to start the show. “It’s so fun,” she said, “and the audience loved it.” For the first time in three years, that audience was in the MAC and at full capacity without pandemic restrictions.
‘Starry Knights’ return to their proper alignment
May 16, 2022
Dancers in the Pre-Professional dance class perform the piece SHEEN, choreographed by Mac and Texas Christian University dance alumnus Terrance L. Carson, Jr., during the winter dance concert on Friday at the AISD Performing Arts Center. The McCallum dance  directors brought in professional dancers to teach the choreography to the majors and the result was a beautifully crafted performance. “The show went amazingly well, especially because of the challenges of the current COVID situation,” said McCallum’s dance director Natalie Uehara. “The dancers overcame many obstacles and together with the technical staff of the AISD PAC, put on a beautiful performance.” Caption by Grace Vitale.
This time the ‘Breaking’ news is good news
January 18, 2022
At 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 15, hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd. The walkout was about building community and improving systemic support on campus. “We shared ideas for a better support system at Mac while talking about the realities of the situation, said Aubrey Mitchell, one of the organizers of today’s walkout, “People cried, laughed, yelled, hugged and left feeling supported and empowered.” Caption by Dave Winter.
The year in review in photos
December 30, 2021
At 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 15, hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd. The walkout was about building community and improving systemic support on campus. “We shared ideas for a better support system at Mac while talking about the realities of the situation, said Aubrey Mitchell, one of the organizers of today’s walkout, “People cried, laughed, yelled, hugged and left feeling supported and empowered.” Caption by Dave Winter.
Standing up and walking out
December 14, 2021
Senior Sarah Penton’s Ofrendas project focused on the tragic deaths of indigenous women.
Artists make an emotional return at Ofrendas show
November 30, 2021
The Pirate Spiel S2, E5: Fighting the Stigma of the Disorder
The Pirate Spiel S2, E5: Fighting the Stigma of the Disorder
May 20, 2022
In this podcast, Charlie looks into whether or not teens find themselves at the cinema.
Reel Teens: Are they at the cinema?
May 19, 2022
BALLADS AND BLUES: Sophomores King Perez-Cude and Joaquín Frazier, from the student band Red River Trucking Company, play a set of country-rock tunes, including traditional bluegrass tunes, Chris Stapleton’s “Midnight Train to Memphis” and an original song called “Ballad of an Outlaw Fugitive” at the Mr. Myers send-off concert. “We’re a rock band usually, but we have a lot of old school country and blues elements, so we decided to go acoustic,” Frazier said. He describes their style as complicated. “We’re kind of all over the place, but I would say blues or southern rock with some serious country and psychedelic influences,” Frazier said. Although he never met Mr. Myers, Frazier wanted to perform in honor of him. “[I] never got to know Mr. Myers, but I’ve heard great things he had done for our friends, and we wanted to play in honor of him,” he said. “We put together a short set together the night before and decided to go for it.” Reporting by Lucy Marco.
You name it. Red River Trucking Co. plays it.
May 19, 2022
In a digitally constructed image using Marvel graphics, Stephen Strange and Wanda Maximoff, or the Scarlet Witch, stand. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness premiered Friday, May 6. Over The Popcorn Bowl is a podcast hosted by seniors Amanda Hare, Gabriella Winans, Alyssa Clark and Christi Norris.
Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 15 – ‘Multiverse of Madness’
May 19, 2022
In a graphic made by Multimedia Director and senior Caleb Audia, his family history is shown, alongside senior Amanda Hares. In the podcast, the Hare and Audias family history is outlined by guest speaker Kathleen Norris. Norris is a genealogist.
History’s Forgotten – Season 2 – Episode 7 – Our Forgotten Family History
May 18, 2022
A POIGNANT PERFORMANCE: Jessie Lucas gave a stirring solo performance of a song she wrote during coffee on Friday, Nov. 5. With Coffeehouse, Lucas had been given the opportunity to pour her heart out through her song lyrics. “Getting to perform at Coffeehouse was really scary in the moment, but it was also super emotionally rewarding for me as well,” Lucas said. Caption by Grace Vitale.
Coffeehouse enjoys triumphant return to Mac campus
December 15, 2021
Carlmont reels from the effects of COVID-19
Carlmont reels from the effects of COVID-19
June 1, 2020
Elise Hadidi, a Woodside sophomore, sews a N95 mask cover at home.
Wildcats Find Ways to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 1, 2020
Despite the difficulties of teaching online, teachers now have more time to spend with their family.
Teaching from home: a new reality for teachers
June 1, 2020
Vegan or vegetarian substitutes have grown in popularity in recent years. The recent increase in price of meat has also made many turn to these substitutes.
Strain on meat supply chain, rising prices effects dietary choices
May 29, 2020
Carlmont reels from the effects of COVID-19
Carlmont reels from the effects of COVID-19
June 1, 2020
Elise Hadidi, a Woodside sophomore, sews a N95 mask cover at home.
Wildcats Find Ways to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 1, 2020
Despite the difficulties of teaching online, teachers now have more time to spend with their family.
Teaching from home: a new reality for teachers
June 1, 2020
Vegan or vegetarian substitutes have grown in popularity in recent years. The recent increase in price of meat has also made many turn to these substitutes.
Strain on meat supply chain, rising prices effects dietary choices
May 29, 2020
Schools across the globe resorted to online learning in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, relying heavily on learning devices such as computers and tablets to connect with students.
Learning curves
May 29, 2020
A piece of cloth is used to wipe down the car from the soapy exterior.
Milligan’s Mitten Mobile provides quality detailing
March 24, 2020
EYES UP: Junior Blake Guerra glances at his growing collection of shoes he plans to sell. Guerra’s reselling business focuses on selling what is commonly bought or trending in the market.
Shoe reselling kicks up a major profit
March 24, 2020
Bryan Zhang, the senior founder of the Northwest-renowned brand, Unemploid.
Meet the Senior Behind Local Brand Unemploid
March 11, 2020
Spotlight: Talenthood --- A Scarsdale Based Business Created By SHS Junior Cooper Cohen
Spotlight: Talenthood — A Scarsdale Based Business Created By SHS Junior Cooper Cohen
March 5, 2020
Ullahs sticker inspiration drew heavily from the stationery and bullet journal communities.
G.I.S.C’s Homemade Sticker Growth
March 2, 2020
Protestors cross De Anza Boulevard and wave signs at cars that call for the House to pass two articles of impeachment tomorrow.
Demonstrators call for impeachment on street corners around Bay Area on the eve of historic impeachment vote
February 20, 2020
Representative Adam Schiff reads articles of impeachment before the Senate on Jan. 16, 2020.
Students Weigh-in on Trump’s Impeachment
February 12, 2020
President Donald Trump was acquitted February 5 from both charges. Article one was denied 52-48 and article two 51-49. Senator Mitt Romney was the only senator to cross party lines. 
Impeachment explained
February 12, 2020
House impeaches Trump; Senate acquits him
House impeaches Trump; Senate acquits him
February 11, 2020
President Trumps impeachment trial in the Senate began on Jan. 22, 2020.
Trump becomes the third president impeached in US history
February 10, 2020
FHSD’s suit has not been responded to by JUUL, however the company is legally required to respond to all suits.
Francis Howell School District files a lawsuit against JUUL
December 12, 2019
The cardiovascular system is painted on the wall outside the biology classrooms. The nicotine in vape and e-cigarette products have been proven to negatively impact the lungs, contributing to the concern the vaping epidemic will affect the health of youth for years to come. “There is an epidemic in our school of under-aged nicotine consumption… I think that this year that they did a really great job by bringing in Breathe NH… it was much more effective: there was a lot of data, statistics, infographics and [comparisons] especially to cigarettes, said Mary Martin 20, student council president.
HB joins the fight against vaping
December 11, 2019
As of Nov. 5, 2019, 39 people have died due to vape-related illnesses.
DGS still buzzed by Juul epidemic
December 9, 2019
MCPS recently sued Juul Labs and Altria Group. MCPS alleges that they violated federal racketeering laws and the Maryland and Montgomery County Consumer Protection Acts.
Montgomery County sues Juul in latest effort to end vaping epidemic
December 2, 2019
The different contents within a Juul and a Vape pen.
New research uncovers health risks of vaping
November 20, 2019
Brie Larson portrays the true hero of the movie, Carol Danvers. She starts the story as part of the Kree Starforce but later takes the opposing side of the skrulls.
Captain Marvel Analysis: Are Skrulls Taking Your Jobs?
April 30, 2019
Many universities are involved with the college admissions scandal in which students were enrolled under false circumstances.
CHS Students React to College Admissions Scandal
April 2, 2019
Pictured above is the University of Southern California. Influential Youtuber and social media presence Olivia Jade Giannulli was admitted to USC after her family placed bribes with the crew team to illegitimately list Giannulli as a recruited athlete.
Opinion: The college admissions scandal is unfair, but not unexpected
April 2, 2019
From hours of studying to money spent on study materials, testing bootcamps and retakes, students and their families often spend considerable amounts of time and money preparing for the ACT and SAT tests.
Student, teacher perspectives on the college admissions scandal
April 2, 2019
The college admissions scandal sheds light not only on the corruption and greed behind those who cheat their way into top-tier institutions but also on the flawed thinking that a prestigious college or university guarantees a lifetime of success and happiness.
Column: College admission scandal steals opportunities, reveals superficiality of higher education
March 27, 2019
ADVOCATE: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti canvassed for Katie Hill, who won the 25th district House against Republican Steve Knight.
Working to tip an election, one front door at a time
December 17, 2018
Students recently contributed to a poll based on what their thoughts are on politics and taking a class based on current events.
After the vote: what now?
December 13, 2018
Courtney Neron distributes her lawn signs with a supporter, John Vandenberg of Sherwood, who helped fund lawn signs.
Watch Courtney run!
December 12, 2018
This graphic shows the percentage of voters at the school and in the town of Holbrook who voted in favor of ballot question 3 on transgender rights
Holbrook Students Voice Their Opinions in Mock Midterm Election
November 29, 2018
Turn out for this years midterm elections was exceptionally high, with 47% of eligible Americans casting a ballot.
So, the Election’s Over… What Now?
November 29, 2018
Student photo from the fires
Students evacuate throughout southern California due to wildfires
January 11, 2019
Students gather around the menorah, which stills stands after the campsite burned in Malibu during the Woolsey Fire
Woolsey Fire destroys Gindling Hilltop Camp
December 28, 2018
The Ehret family works to rebuild their home after the Thomas Fire
Fire survivor shares experience
December 21, 2018
A Butte Humane Society veterinarian treating a feline patient who was burned in the Camp Fire in California
Helping Pets Hurt in the Camp Fire
December 21, 2018
Members of the city of Thousand Oaks mourn the death of 12 residents with flowers and candles
Community grieves double tragedy
December 21, 2018
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and senior military leaders, signs the National Defense Authorization Act for 2018 on Dec. 12, 2017. Due to the Government Shutdown many United States agencies were without funding for 35 days.
Shutdowns in space: What Mars rovers and NASA scientists have in common
February 21, 2019
The Mather family, shown above, is one of many affected by the government shutdown.
Longest-ever government shutdown affects local citizens
February 12, 2019
A sign reads Free food for Coast Guard on a menu board during the 2019 government shutdown.
Low Country businesses and organizations step in to provide for furloughed workers
February 8, 2019
The Capitol at sunset after the Senate rejected competing Democratic and Republican proposals for ending the partial government shutdown, which is the longest in the nations history, in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Longest Government Shutdown in U.S History
February 8, 2019
As the partial government shutdown drags on, southern Illinoisans begin to worry about the potential hardships which they might soon be facing.
No Budget, More Problems
February 7, 2019
Canyon High graduate experiences ‘small town’ spirit in post-Harvey Houston
Canyon High graduate experiences ‘small town’ spirit in post-Harvey Houston
October 1, 2017
GBHS grad reports live from Hurricane Harvey
GBHS grad reports live from Hurricane Harvey
October 1, 2017
Surviving the Storm
Surviving the Storm
October 1, 2017
Hurricane safety: what you need to know to prepare
Hurricane safety: what you need to know to prepare
October 1, 2017
Harvey hits Houston
Harvey hits Houston
October 1, 2017
Column: Politics Invading the NFL
Column: Politics Invading the NFL
October 30, 2017
Kaepernick was the Catalyst
Kaepernick was the Catalyst
October 30, 2017
Standing up -- or sitting or kneeling -- for what’s right
Standing up — or sitting or kneeling — for what’s right
October 30, 2017
Students Kneel and Display Flag During National Anthem
Students Kneel and Display Flag During National Anthem
October 30, 2017
Column: Land of the brave can’t behave
Column: Land of the brave can’t behave
October 30, 2017
A POIGNANT PERFORMANCE: Jessie Lucas gave a stirring solo performance of a song she wrote during coffee on Friday, Nov. 5. With Coffeehouse, Lucas had been given the opportunity to pour her heart out through her song lyrics. “Getting to perform at Coffeehouse was really scary in the moment, but it was also super emotionally rewarding for me as well,” Lucas said. Caption by Grace Vitale.
Coffeehouse enjoys triumphant return to Mac campus
December 15, 2021
Carnegie Hall awaits junior violinist
Carnegie Hall awaits junior violinist
December 20, 2017
Podcast: Politics with Parker
Podcast: Politics with Parker
December 8, 2017
Block scheduling fosters in-depth learning
Block scheduling fosters in-depth learning
December 6, 2017
Jesuit novice makes impact on choir
Jesuit novice makes impact on choir
December 5, 2017
Administration cites school policy in punishing protesters
Administration cites school policy in punishing protesters
April 19, 2018
Student journalists from Parkland high school tell CSPA how they covered shooting that killed 17
Student journalists from Parkland high school tell CSPA how they covered shooting that killed 17
April 19, 2018
When students speak up
When students speak up
April 18, 2018
Senior Sophie Herrmann advocates for Students Demand Action program
Senior Sophie Herrmann advocates for Students Demand Action program
April 18, 2018
Commentary: Why I walked out of our “walkout”
Commentary: Why I walked out of our “walkout”
April 13, 2018
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Westside Staff Members Finalists for Eyes on Heroes Contest
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Westside Staff Members Finalists for Eyes on Heroes Contest

Ainsley Meyerson | November 16, 2021

Oakdale Elementary fourth grade instructor Michelle Kopecky and Westside Community Schools speech pathologist Cass Birdsall-Scherer were recently named finalists for the Midwest Eye Care Eyes on Heroes…

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Westside Students and Staff React to Recent High School Incident
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Westside Students and Staff React to Recent High School Incident

Areeb Siddiqui | May 4, 2021

On Tuesday, April 27, an image of two Westside High School students reenacting the tragic murder of George Floyd was discovered by administration. Within that day, the image had been spread city-wide through…

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Pandemicast: One Year Later
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Pandemicast: One Year Later

Will Eikenbary | March 18, 2021

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Westside Student Presents Bill to State Legislature
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Westside Student Presents Bill to State Legislature

Ainsley Meyerson | March 3, 2021

Westside freshman Marigold Helvey recently presented her own bill, Legislative Bill (LB) 251, to the Nebraska Legislature to lower the minimum age to register as an organ and tissue donor in Nebraska to…

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Editorial: District 66 Superintendent’s Email Misrepresents Student Journalism 
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Editorial: District 66 Superintendent’s Email Misrepresents Student Journalism 

Will Eikenbary | February 17, 2021

On Feb. 10, 2021, Superintendent Mike Lucas sent out an email to all Westside High School students, staff and parents regarding “rumor control for student journalism.” While the email was intended…

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Pandemicast: The Value of Vaccination
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Pandemicast: The Value of Vaccination

Will Eikenbary | February 17, 2021

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Hitler Quote Displayed at Westside Middle School Prompts Action from District Administration
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Hitler Quote Displayed at Westside Middle School Prompts Action from District Administration

Benjamin Kutler | February 8, 2021

On Monday, Feb. 1, an email was sent to all Westside staff members, students and families regarding an incident that had happened that day at Westside Middle School. The email addressed the actions of…

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UNMC Infectious Disease Expert Shares Thoughts on Future of COVID
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UNMC Infectious Disease Expert Shares Thoughts on Future of COVID

Dan Magruder | January 25, 2021

With the third wave of COVID-19 coming to a close, Westside has returned to 100% capacity in green mode. As cases fall in the area, vaccine rollout has suddenly accelerated, and the largest distribution…

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Pandemicast: Improving Extended Campus
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Pandemicast: Improving Extended Campus

Will Eikenbary | January 19, 2021

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Pandemicast: A Semester in Review
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Pandemicast: A Semester in Review

Will Eikenbary | December 14, 2020

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Pandemicast: Return to Remote
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Pandemicast: Return to Remote

Will Eikenbary | November 17, 2020

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Westside Reflects on Difference in Omaha District Candidate Choice for Presidential and Congressional Election
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Westside Reflects on Difference in Omaha District Candidate Choice for Presidential and Congressional Election

Peter Collins | November 12, 2020

Nebraska, like Maine, has the ability to split its electoral college votes between two candidates during presidential elections. After voting concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Omaha’s district ended up contributing…

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Pandemicast: Vote of Confidence
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Pandemicast: Vote of Confidence

Will Eikenbary | November 2, 2020

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WTV Live | Behind the Scenes
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WTV Live | Behind the Scenes

Erin Mosier | October 13, 2020

This story was originally published on Westside Wired on October 12, 2020.

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A Graduation They’ll Never Forget
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A Graduation They’ll Never Forget

Erin Mosier | October 1, 2020

This story was originally published on Westside Wired on September 29, 2020.

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Pandemicast: Back in Session
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Pandemicast: Back in Session

Will Eikenbary | September 23, 2020

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Pandemicast: Online Education
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Pandemicast: Online Education

Will Eikenbary | September 3, 2020

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Westside’s Early Childhood Program Adapts to Changes Amidst COVID-19
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Westside’s Early Childhood Program Adapts to Changes Amidst COVID-19

Julia Steiner | April 30, 2020

Westside students across the district are doing remote learning—elementary students with iPads, middle schoolers and high schoolers with MacBooks—but what about the children in Westside’s early childcare…

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Pandemicast: Projects during Isolation
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Pandemicast: Projects during Isolation

Will Eikenbary | April 23, 2020

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Warrior Theatre’s Project 66 Creates Radio Broadcasts Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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Warrior Theatre’s Project 66 Creates Radio Broadcasts Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Zev Gordman | April 23, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Westside’s Theater Department, Warrior Theatre, recently began converting all of their upcoming annual Project 66 shows into podcasts which allows community members…

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Westside Student Creates Buttons to Promote Social Distancing
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Westside Student Creates Buttons to Promote Social Distancing

Benjamin Kutler | April 23, 2020

Social distancing due to COVID-19 has caused an immense amount of boredom for many students within Westside Community Schools, but Westside High School sophomore Luke Steiner has taken the initiative to…

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Westside Show Choir Families Make Masks For Health Care Workers
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Westside Show Choir Families Make Masks For Health Care Workers

Ainsley Meyerson | April 22, 2020

Health care workers having the necessary materials to keep themselves and our society safe can be the difference between life and death, especially right now with the ongoing spread of Covid-19. With that…

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Pandemicast: Adapting Business to the Outbreak
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Pandemicast: Adapting Business to the Outbreak

Will Eikenbary | April 13, 2020

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Intro Music: Stealth Groover by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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District Technology Department Proposes Technology Change
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District Technology Department Proposes Technology Change

Reese Pike | April 6, 2020

More than 6,000 new devices. Four million dollars over the next four years. A new iPad, keyboard case and Logitech crayon for every student in the district. These are all components of a possible proposal…

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Cox Communications Provides 60 Days of Free WiFi to Families in Need During COVID-19 Crisis
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Cox Communications Provides 60 Days of Free WiFi to Families in Need During COVID-19 Crisis

Claire Benson | April 3, 2020

With the recent closure of schools due to the COVID-19 crisis, students and teachers are being forced to continue their schoolwork online, at home. Westside Community Schools provides MacBooks to all middle…

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Westside Community Schools Partners With Casseroles 2 Go To Provide Staff With Meals During COVID-19
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Westside Community Schools Partners With Casseroles 2 Go To Provide Staff With Meals During COVID-19

Peter Collins | April 2, 2020

Westside Community Schools teamed up with food distribution company Casseroles 2 Go to bring free casserole dishes to all Westside staff, including custodians, cooks and any other Westside employee on…

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Pandemicast: Filming in Italy at the Height of COVID-19
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Pandemicast: Filming in Italy at the Height of COVID-19

Will Eikenbary | March 25, 2020

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Intro Music: Stealth Groover by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Loveland Listings
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Loveland Listings

Luke Steiner | March 24, 2020

Across the street from Westside High School on Pacific Street sits a construction site for a new luxury housing development, to be named Loveland Estates. Starting last October,  seven homes on the south…

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UNMC Officials and Students Weigh in on Coronavirus in Omaha
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UNMC Officials and Students Weigh in on Coronavirus in Omaha

Anavela Santos | March 10, 2020

Westside’s Director of Communications and Engagement Brandi Paul sent out an email to parents and staff regarding the district plan regarding coronavirus on Wednesday, Feb. 26. In the email, Paul gave…

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Westside Administration Braces For Coronavirus Impact, Potential Cases In District
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Westside Administration Braces For Coronavirus Impact, Potential Cases In District

Daniel Magruder | March 10, 2020

The first confirmed case of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Nebraska was announced by Governor Pete Ricketts, on Friday, March 6. As the virus spreads, there are increasing fears that school events, such…

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Congressman Don Bacon Visits Westside Government Classes
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Congressman Don Bacon Visits Westside Government Classes

Dylan Bayles | October 17, 2019

This story was originally published on Westside Wired on October 7, 2019.

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Painting a Future: Student Creates Mural at WMS as an Alternative Assignment
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Painting a Future: Student Creates Mural at WMS as an Alternative Assignment

Izzy Dodge | October 15, 2019

Last spring, eighth grade student Jay Sanchez found himself struggling in school. Kelly Schulz, his Spanish instructor at Westside Middle School, devised a plan.

“I wasn’t doing so [well] in school,”…

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Project Unify Holds Homecoming Dinner For Special Education Students
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Project Unify Holds Homecoming Dinner For Special Education Students

Anavela Santos | October 11, 2019

On September 28 at 7 p.m. in room 328, Project Unify held their annual homecoming for Westside’s special education students. The group starts off with having their homecoming dinner, then they head down…

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Westside Teachers Assist Student In Car Accident
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Westside Teachers Assist Student In Car Accident

Claire Benson | October 10, 2019

Senior Hannah Robino was involved in a car accident outside of Westside High School’s west parking lot on Tuesday, October 1, around 11:00 a.m. Social Studies Instructor Nathan Bramley and Business Instructor…

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“Cross”-ing From Student To Teacher
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“Cross”-ing From Student To Teacher

Erin Mosier | May 14, 2019

This story was originally published on Westside Wired on April 17, 2019.

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Westside Board Works to Overcome $2.8 million deficit
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Westside Board Works to Overcome $2.8 million deficit

Nolan Spisak | April 19, 2019

At a Westside school board meeting on Feb. 27, it was announced that the district is facing a $2.8 million shortage. According to Director of Communications and Engagement Brandi Paul, it is the goal of…

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Pride Players: LGBTQ+ Youth Theater Group Celebrates 20 Years of Production
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Pride Players: LGBTQ+ Youth Theater Group Celebrates 20 Years of Production

Daisy Friedman | April 11, 2019

Pride Players is a show comprised completely of scenes both comedic and dramatic, all written by the students in the program. Over the course program, Pride Players has allowed over 473 teens to tell their…

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Covert Opportunity
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Covert Opportunity

Will Christiansen | April 11, 2019

Scott Dobry is hunched over in the freezing rain, focused on his subject. He carefully adjusts his lenses trying to get the perfect resolution. Westside alumnus Scott Dobry is a professional photographer…

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After The Miracle: Carl Brown
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After The Miracle: Carl Brown

Devin Farrish | April 9, 2019

This story was originally published on Westside Wired on March 8, 2019.

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A True Warrior
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A True Warrior

Reese Pike | April 4, 2019

For freshman Paige Vaccaro, seventh grade wasn’t just about finding new friends and dealing with a new schedule. It was about survival. Due to medical complications with her colon, Vaccaro had to receive…

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The Takeover ~ A Chase Thompson Story
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The Takeover ~ A Chase Thompson Story

Dre Hill | March 18, 2019

This story was originally published on Westside Wired on January 31, 2019.

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VIDEO: The Path Less Driven
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VIDEO: The Path Less Driven

Caleb Kirilov | March 17, 2019

Senior Sergio Cardenas sees school as a barrier between him and his passion for working on cars for a living.

This story was originally published on Westside Wired on March 11, 2019.

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Legacy | Ella Wedergren
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Legacy | Ella Wedergren

Dylan Bayles | March 8, 2019

This story was originally published on Westside Wired on March 4, 2019.

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Future Einstein: Eighth Grade Student Tackles High School Math
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Future Einstein: Eighth Grade Student Tackles High School Math

Benjamin Kutler | December 18, 2018

For one mod a day, five days a week, eighth-grader Aiden Theis is the youngest high schooler at the high school. Theis is three years ahead of his grade level in math, putting him in Advanced Algebra Honors…

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Culinary Students Get a Crash Course on Photography
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Culinary Students Get a Crash Course on Photography

Simmy Niroula | December 4, 2018

On Wednesday, Nov. 7 during class time, the students of Culinary Arts had the chance to put down their knives and pans and grab onto a camera. Foods instructor Alice Smith invited journalism adviser Jerred…

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Video: Noodles and Nostalgia
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Video: Noodles and Nostalgia

Erin Mosier | November 20, 2018

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This story was originally published on Westside Wired on November 1, 2018.

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