Making the ‘purple pact’ as a student athlete
Student athlete, it’s a term that’s very popular at Westhill, and many coaches like to focus on the idea that student comes before athlete. Although…
May 2016
Opinion: New age restriction implemented at Alive@Five
Alive @ 5, a popular music venue located in the heart of downtown Stamford, attracts crowds of up to 40,000 in total over the course…
What it’s like to cast your first vote
Being involved in politics is not something I’ve always done. However this year, my first year voting, I felt it was not only important, but…
Beyoncé serves up soul and attitude on Lemonade
On April 21, 2016 the world had to say goodbye to legendary artist Prince. It was a devastating day for the music industry, with many…
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…
Opinion: Girls face unequal punishment under dress code
The student dress code at Westhill is created by the board of education in order to promote what they think is appropriate for a school…
Review: Season 2 of Daredevil packs a punch
On March 18th, Drew Goddard’s Daredevil debuted its 2nd season on Netflix. The first season of Daredevil took enormous strides in pushing the boundaries of what…
Tennis teams thriving under the radar
When it comes to sports, Westhill is a school with tons of sprit. Yet there is a sport that gets very minimal hype. Boys and…
Evaluating the impact of the news media revolution
Gone are the days of Walter Cronkite and we as millennials are hungrily welcoming in the new era of news consumption, smacking our lips as…