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Winter rally wrangles WHS into spirit
Winter rally wrangles WHS into spirit
February 11, 2025
Devastation in Camarillo: Ventura County fire fighters rush people to safety, for the flames begin to reach hills and homes. The fire picked up in Somis and made its way to Camarillo Heights leading to the fire consuming a majority of Camarillo. PHOTO COURTESY OF CC 4.0
The rising dangers of wildfires and their devastating impact on Camarillo
December 11, 2024
Creators of “Wordle,” “Strands” go on strike
Creators of “Wordle,” “Strands” go on strike
November 21, 2024
CVUSD school board candidates clarify their positions and goals in anticipation of their election
November 2, 2024
GRAPHIC BY KAY MARTIN
Tensions continually rise throughout Middle East
October 31, 2024
CASTING VOTES FOR CASH: GIS board members Khushi Gowda ‘26, Ayushi Khattar ‘26, Linsey Niebolt ‘25, Plara Paik ‘25 and Ava Sharifi ‘25 conduct a vote to approve financing GIS’s April activities for elementary schoolers. The motion was approved unanimously, and GIS began planning for the April lesson about the olfactory system.
Girls in STEM sprouts confidence for young women
March 21, 2025
A letter to all the student athletes
A letter to all the student athletes
March 13, 2025
Rae Sirota-Foster '25 enjoys the Rose Bowl Flea Market by browsing through the vibrant signs for sale. She bought a vintage "Hollywood Boulevard" sign.
Spring activities to refresh routines
March 7, 2025
Future Educator’s Pathway grows more each year
Future Educator’s Pathway grows more each year
February 20, 2025
Car culture accelerates to popularity
Car culture accelerates to popularity
February 10, 2025
Women at WHS break into film industry
Women at WHS break into film industry
March 7, 2025
Hazelwood highlights beauty in authenticity
Hazelwood highlights beauty in authenticity
February 4, 2025
PHOTO COURTESY OF ROGER WEEKS. HIGH ENERGY HARMONY: The WHS A Class Act choir lights up the stage with their synchronized choreography and radiant smiles as they perform.
WHS choir prepares for annual holiday show
December 8, 2024
Review: A wonderfully Wicked musical experience
Review: A wonderfully Wicked musical experience
December 5, 2024
PHOTO COURTESY OF SPOTIFY
Review: Mirroring musicians — Halsey releases 5th album after recent battle with illness
October 31, 2024
PREPARING FOR BATTLE: Danica Backes '25 (near court), Liv Nardiello '25 (middle court) and Isabelle Zhen '27 (far court) prepare to return a shot from their opponents.
Battle of the sexes encourages friendly competition, tradition
April 8, 2025
FLYING FLAGS: Andrew Tsujihara ‘26 waves the flag as WHS’s band joins in on the celebration. During the game, the crowd supported the team as they competed. “I love basketball because when I see my friends they cheer for me,” said Unified Sports player Jose Torres ‘26.
WHS supports Unified Sports basketball game
April 7, 2025
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WHS girls basketball takes the Marmonte League Champion title
March 20, 2025
Jubilation: Dodgers fans line the streets near the Los Angeles Central Library at the end of the parade route. The procession started at Los Angeles City Hall and lasted around 45 minutes. The parade was followed by a ceremony at Dodgers Stadium, which was sold out with a crowd of over 50,000 in attendance.
LA Dodgers bring championship back to Southern California
November 15, 2024
PHOTO BY DIAL H COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS FINAL DETAILS: The Intuit Dome, located in Inglewood, was still under construction one year ago. The architecture of this arena is designed to look like the net of a basketball hoop.
LA Clippers cash in with futuristic Intuit Dome
October 31, 2024
DIFFERING PATHWAYS: Students tour the Princeton University campus on August 4, 2024. Princeton is known for its focus on the intersection between academics and service. All colleges have different opportunities and pathways to success; it's how the individual takes most advantage of those opportunities.
Arguing community college’s case
April 8, 2025
Podcast: Evaluating the Starbucks spring menu
Podcast: Evaluating the Starbucks spring menu
March 21, 2025
Coaches should avoid constantly scolding their players
Coaches should avoid constantly scolding their players
March 13, 2025
Grass lawns: the modern landscaping dilemma
Grass lawns: the modern landscaping dilemma
February 27, 2025
SEASONS GREETINGS: A home in Thousand Oaks has their entire front yard already decked out for the holiday season.
Premature festivities: decorating for Christmas too early
December 5, 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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