Black history month: 10 influential figures
In honor of Black History Month, it’s important to take a second out of each of our days to recognize the many iconic African Americans…
February 2016
Springtime DIY: Macrame crop tops
In honor of the approaching spring, I found two colorful projects to brighten up closets and phones. First is a DIY crop top. This one…
D’Andrea debuts independent art magazine
Sami D’Andrea is not your typical senior at Westhill High School. Being founder/editor-in-chief of her very own published Filth Magazine for about a year now,…
Opinion: Considering a school-wide late work policy
Students have many responsibilities they need to prioritize on a daily basis. Although education should always be one’s first priority, there are many other challenges and…
Valentine’s Day traditions at Westhill
Valentine’s Day: you either love it or hate it. Despite the popular holiday falling on a weekend this year, Westhill’s Valentine-themed activities will still be…
Review: Madoff intrigues viewers with complex schemes
Lies. The only thing Bernie Madoff could use to steal his billions was trust built off of lies. Although he is still considered one of…
Lack of Oscars diversity creates controversy
The awards season is officially in full swing, and Hollywood’s finest have taken to the red carpet to promote their films and answer lingering questions…
Non-cliché Valentine’s Day gifts
Comparing boys and girls ice hockey teams
Cardona’s charity spreads awareness of sickle cell anemia
Senior Silvana Cordona cannot get enough of the community, as shown through the multiple clubs that she participates in. Silvana jumped at the opportunity to…