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Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org // [Venice pictured above] School trips of Venice, Paris, and the Galapagos Islands have been cancelled for the 2016 school year.

May 12, 2016

School trips abroad cancelled in wake of terror threats

Recent threats of terror in Europe and the Middle East have prompted Westhill faculty to cancel much-anticipated trips for students abroad. While the trips were…

Snap-Raise is a resource for high school sport programs looking to raise funds for their teams. Westhill's lacrosse and basketball teams have taken advantage of this new method of fundraising.

May 12, 2016

Athletic programs increase fundraising with Snap-Raise

Photo courtesy of dhsspectrum.com // The Cinderella Project helps students pick out affordable prom attire before the big night.

April 20, 2016

Cinderella project offers affordable prom attire

March 31, 2016

Spring pep rally encourages school spirit

Photo courtesy of Maeve Ronan // The mock trial team wraps up an impressive competition season, finishing third at states.

March 31, 2016

Mock trial team finishes third at states

Photo courtesy of Ryan Murace // Westhill's GSA club provides students with a platform to discuss important affecting the LGBTQIA+ community.

May 23, 2016

GSA club offers safe space for self-expression

It’s 2016 and communities, especially schools, need to become a more open environment. Fortunately, at Westhill High School there is a GSA club which stands…

May 19, 2016

On the rise: Gender neutrality movement

Photo courtesy of salon.com // Students struggling with high tuition rates can seek out alternative ways to make money in an effort to graduate with less debt.

May 13, 2016

Tips for taking on high college tuition rates

Senior Sam Schechter talks about her experience voting for the first time in the Connecticut primary.

May 12, 2016

What it’s like to cast your first vote

Photo courtesy of Alexandra Cali // The news media revolution has forever changed the way students learn about current events.

May 4, 2016

Evaluating the impact of the news media revolution

Photo Courtesy of Tyler Sizemore // Sophomore Amanda Deenihan runs during a meet in May.

May 25, 2016

Track season comes to a triumphant end

As the spring sports come to a rapid close, Westhill’s track team wrapped up the season on a positive note. Throughout the duration of the season,…

Photo Courtesy of Spokeo // Racaniello delivers a pitch during Mets batting practice.

May 12, 2016

Q&A with Dave Racaniello, Mets bullpen catcher & Westhill alum

May 12, 2016

Making the ‘purple pact’ as a student athlete

Photo Courtesy of Keelin Daly // Tennis coach Erica Tobias looks at the court prior to practice.

May 4, 2016

Tennis teams thriving under the radar

Photo Courtesy of Keelin Daly // Coach Mulvany coaching third base during a game.

April 20, 2016

Q&A with baseball coach Mulvany

Photo courtesy of Matthew Brown // The spring musical Anything Goes impresses audiences with a strong opening weekend.

May 4, 2016

Spring musical Anything Goes has exceptional opening weekend

Over the weekend, Westhill’s Northstar Playmakers cast off and embarked on their annual musical production. Anything Goes, this year’s show, is the reinvigorated 1987 revival…