Online classes beneficial for students
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Connecticut has shut down all schools. Everyone is told to stay home and not get in contact with anyone else…
2020
SARS-CoV-2, a pandemic: Part 3, Transmission
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…
Bored at home? Here’s how to stay busy while socially distancing
With nearly the entire nation confined to their homes, many people find themselves unsure of how to spend their time. We compiled a list of…
COVID-19 impacts Stamford students, residents as virus continues to spread
What was originally supposed to be a two-week closing of Stamford schools will now be at least a month-long period of distance learning due to…
SARS-CoV-2, a Pandemic: Part 2, Yunnan
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…
Professional sports and American culture
Bottom Line: The growth of professional sports is putting undue pressure, both physical and psychological, on students. Unlike in any other country in the world,…
Top 10: Electives at Westhill
With course selection ongoing, The Westword chose to spotlight some electives that students may not know about. From art classes, to language courses, to business…
Homelessness: an American issue
The U.S. has been battling homelessness for decades and it remains a prevalent issue. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, nearly 570,000 Americans…
SARS-CoV-2, a Pandemic: Part 1, Wuhan
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…
March Playlist: International Women’s Month
In honor of International Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the strong women in the music industry who display confidence and independence and the men…