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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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Personal Meditation: “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”

Personal Meditation: “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”

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March 20, 2023
UC graduate student strike ends

UC graduate student strike ends

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January 31, 2023
Being pressured to decide your future as a 16–year–old

Being pressured to decide your future as a 16–year–old

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April 1, 2022
Fields, cattle and corn — oh my!

Fields, cattle and corn — oh my!

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March 24, 2022
Rom–coms defy the norm

Rom–coms defy the norm

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February 7, 2022
Kelman impacts WHS students

Kelman impacts WHS students

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February 5, 2022
Space mining sparks debates

Space mining sparks debates

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February 4, 2022
The problem with American politics

The problem with American politics

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March 3, 2020
The new Mulan

The new Mulan

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March 2, 2020
U.S. women’s soccer is going for gold in 2020

U.S. women’s soccer is going for gold in 2020

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February 26, 2020

Grad Bash to-do list

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May 24, 2018
Review: Call Me By Your Name

Review: Call Me By Your Name

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March 23, 2018
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March 23, 2018
Millennials increase library use

Millennials increase library use

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March 23, 2018

Mock Trial strikes success at county

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March 14, 2018
WHS to host Operation Empower Music Festival

WHS to host Operation Empower Music Festival

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March 7, 2018
Versace assassination: as portrayed by Ryan Murphy

Versace assassination: as portrayed by Ryan Murphy

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February 13, 2018
Early recruiting makes a new trend

Early recruiting makes a new trend

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February 13, 2018
Marching to equality

Marching to equality

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January 26, 2018
Winter showcase highlights student artists

Winter showcase highlights student artists

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December 19, 2017
Students connect with Holocaust survivors

Students connect with Holocaust survivors

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December 19, 2017
Fires set Southern California ablaze

Fires set Southern California ablaze

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December 8, 2017
Reputation's reputation

Reputation’s reputation

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November 27, 2017
New opt-out policy will limit students' reading

New opt-out policy will limit students’ reading

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November 16, 2017

NRA strikes again

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November 13, 2017

“Stranger Things” returns to screen

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November 9, 2017

Sir, Please: The band of brothers

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November 9, 2017

Clubbed to death: the madness of too many clubs

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November 9, 2017

Lights out on daylight saving time

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November 9, 2017

Getting to know iOS11

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October 20, 2017

Football fever failing in Los Angeles

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October 18, 2017
USMNT hits rock bottom by failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup

USMNT hits rock bottom by failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup

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October 18, 2017

Local, national and international news

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October 6, 2017

Taylor Swift’s comeback

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October 6, 2017

Women in Films

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September 27, 2017

Apple releases iPhone X

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September 26, 2017
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