Franki and Maddie try to change the world: vaccination requirements in schools
For the June Issue, we chose to focus on repealing religious vaccine exemptions. In all of our columns, we will discuss each political party’s opinion…
2020
Conspiracy theories abound as Americans question the origins of the coronavirus
With so much uncertainty as to where exactly the coronavirus stemmed from, there have been some conspiracy theories brought up in the media. Business Insider…
Sweden’s controversial approach to the pandemic: aiming for herd immunity
While most Western countries have been enforcing strict stay-at-home orders for everyone but essential workers, one Nordic country has gained attention for taking a more…
CON: Reopening the economy and the return to “normal”
This week, we are exploring the pros and cons of the return of business and daily activities. Check back soon to read about the pros….
SARS-CoV-2, a Pandemic: Part 7, Infection
Justin Kipness is a senior planning to study biology at Brown University in the fall. Each week, he will trace the coronavirus pandemic from its…
Celebrities and businesses show support during COVID-19 pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic started months ago, there was little hope and things were grim. However, each day we are given inspiration as celebrities and…
Are you a true Westhill Viking?
Going to school everyday at Westhill, you get to know things that others wouldn’t. Take this quiz to test your true Viking knowledge.
How to stay healthy amid a pandemic: Outsmarting the virus with the right diet
Over the last few weeks, COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has gone from a distant notion to a present reality. As of now,…
Graduation possibilities: A letter from the class of 2020 to the BOE
To Dr. Lucero, the Board of Education, and the city of Stamford, COVID-19 has brought the United States, including Connecticut, into uncharted territory. Livelihoods have…
COVID-19 pandemic fuels Asian American discrimination
As news spread that the deadly coronavirus originated in China, more people have been openly discriminatory towards people of Asian descent. Chinese Americans have found…