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LEFT: Garvey making a speech at a celebrity sports event in 2016. RIGHT: Schiff speaking at the California Democratic Party Convention in 2019.
U.S. senate primaries give insight on November election
March 8, 2024
Liz Blake is presented with the Teacher of the Month Award.
Liz Blake awarded CVUSD Teacher of the Month
February 13, 2024
Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer nicknamed the “Merchant of Death”, is escorted into the United States as a prisoner after being detained in Thailand two years prior following an international sting operation.
Paul Whelan seeks freedom from ongoing imprisonment
December 21, 2023
Middle East engulfed in conflict
Middle East engulfed in conflict
November 7, 2023
Remembering Julius Poppinga
Remembering Julius Poppinga
October 4, 2023
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
October 22, 2024
"20170723-DSC_6117" by Jim Sorbie is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
B–29 Doc paying a visit to Camarillo
October 4, 2024
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
June 6, 2024
Dual enrollment increases in popularity, for better or worse
Dual enrollment increases in popularity, for better or worse
April 25, 2024
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
April 22, 2024
Tarot was released in theaters on May 3 and is available for viewing at local theaters.
Tarot follows suit with cliché horror films
May 9, 2024
Review: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, arrives with a roar
Review: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, arrives with a roar
April 25, 2024
Commentary: Marvel loses its marbles
Commentary: Marvel loses its marbles
March 27, 2024
Recommending Netflix movies, shows in three genres
Recommending Netflix movies, shows in three genres
March 21, 2024
10 rom–coms to watch this Valentine's Day
10 rom–coms to watch this Valentine’s Day
February 15, 2024
Dual athlete dominates both fields
Dual athlete dominates both fields
May 20, 2024
Westlake varsity boys 4X1 team battles Sierra Canyon High School, Thousand Oaks High School, Simi Valley High School and Newbury Park High School in their first league meet, ultimately receiving second place.
Varsity track races to end of season
April 12, 2024
Varsity baseball gathers up in a team huddle before their game against Sylmar High School on March 1. The team overtakes SHS 20–0.
WHS varsity baseball ready to dominate League
March 21, 2024
CIF winner Mackenzie English grapples to victory
CIF winner Mackenzie English grapples to victory
March 11, 2024
Loyola Marymount University cuts six varsity sports
Loyola Marymount University cuts six varsity sports
February 9, 2024
Chatting with Chenya: My day–long device detox
Chatting with Chenya: My day–long device detox
October 8, 2024
Adolescence with Anya: To become a crazy cat lady or not?
Adolescence with Anya: To become a crazy cat lady or not?
October 4, 2024
The Pet Shop Boys in a photo taken during an interview from 2013, with duo members Neil Tennant (left) and Chris Lowe (right).
Pet Shop Boys release 15th album
May 7, 2024
Exploring local hiking trails
May 6, 2024
Column: Glimpsing into girlhood
Column: Glimpsing into girlhood
April 25, 2024

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Umpires constantly focus on the ball game they are administering. In between pitches they are at ease and standing up straight, but the moment the pitcher begins their windup, the umpire crouches down into the saddle position, ready for the next pitch. The saddle position is depicted in the image above.

[Photo] Umpiring as a first time job

Shane Douglas, co-editor-in-chief
November 2, 2023
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