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RAISING THE REINS: Patty Akkad and Sue Sally Hale preparing for a polo match at their polo cub. (PHOTO COURTESY OF RIMA AKKAD)

Polo is for everyone

Serafina Rios, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Polo is mostly depicted in the media as being strictly for rich people, specifically rich men. However, polo is a sport for everyone, not just the rich or men. Sunset “Sunny” Hale was the best female...

"20170723-DSC_6117" by Jim Sorbie is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

B–29 Doc paying a visit to Camarillo

Serafina Rios, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

After spending 42 years in the Mojave Desert, Doc has been restored and is on tour across the states. Kicking off the start of October, the SoCal wing of the Commemorative Air Force museum (CAF), is hosting...

LEADING THE TRIBE: Noah Stead and Jordyn Dyer head the tribe chant for the WHS student body. This was one of the first tasks they led as the new MCs.

New MCs take control of WHS spirit

Rae Sirota-Foster, Staff Writer June 6, 2024

The gym buzzed with anticipation as students sat in the bleachers, chatting over the suspense and silence in the air. In the shadows, the future Master of Ceremonies adjusted their microphone and prepared...

Dual enrollment increases in popularity, for better or worse

Dual enrollment increases in popularity, for better or worse

Shane Douglas April 25, 2024

Dual enrollment offers an opportunity for high school students to enroll in college coursework, allowing students to transfer credits toward both a high school diploma and potentially a college degree....

 Alex Ayed ‘25 (top) snaps a shot using his green disposable camera. After he gets the pictures developed, he will have photos with a unique, “vintage” look that the camera encapsulates. Jamie Quenqua ‘25 (bottom) takes a quick photo with her digital camera. She can download the photos onto her phone to save the memories forever.

Alternate camera forms make comeback

Alexa Koniares April 22, 2024

  Trends rule mass media, and the world’s fascination with past popularities coming back into style will always be a trend.  One of the biggest comebacks in 2024 is the rise of alternate...

Examining Easter versus Ostara

Examining Easter versus Ostara

Devon Valance, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Spring has sprung. Pastel decorations color every house, plastic eggs and candy adorn every shelf and flowers sprout in every garden. The popular holiday, Easter, is celebrated by believers and non–believers...

Commentary: WHS students embrace philosophy

Commentary: WHS students embrace philosophy

Lucas Van Parys March 6, 2024

Philosophy pertains to the study of human “ethics, knowledge, and the nature of mind”, according to psy.ox.ac.uk. Often confused with psychology, a study more closely related to human behavior, philosophy...

Go Gold gives gift of care

Go Gold gives gift of care

Anya Monga, Graphics Editor February 6, 2024

In a time of one’s life where they are supposed to feel undefeatable, kids with cancer experience the fragility of life. Go Gold Club at WHS, which meets every other Friday in room 42T, endeavors to...

Examining origins of Christmas traditions

Examining origins of Christmas traditions

Devon Valance, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

The holiday season has finally begun. Lights are strung across roofs, wreaths are hung on doors and trees are standing proud in the corners of homes. Many of these well–known and commonly practiced Christmas...

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