Latino Representation in the Media
By Milo Nunez Lopez If you are Latino, how do you want to see your people on television? What parts of the culture of Latin…
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Stamford School District Removes Columbus Day and Veterans Day from School Calendar
Written by Marvi Pabrekar In a recent decision made by the Stamford Board of Education, Columbus Day and Veterans Day will no longer be days…
Minga CEO speaks on implementation at Westhill
By: Eugene Caibal Upon students’ return from Christmas break, Westhill High School rang in the new year by launching a piece of hallway management software…
Introducing Minga: A New Idea for Hall Pass Management
By: Namratha Kamath So long to the days of old, musty lanyards that students were given when they asked to use the bathroom. Now, teachers…
Legally Blonde Resilience: Conquering Challenges and Dominating the Courtroom
By: Zachary Goldberg Every year, students from 13 different schools in Stamford come together to put on a theatrical production. This year’s musical was Legally…
Las Doce Uvas de la Suerte: ¿Real o Sólo un Mito?
By: Jonathan Gonzalez Las doce uvas es una tradición común e histórica que algunas personas hacen cada fin de año. Esta tradición vino de España,…
Deck the Halls with Greenery: Westhill’s Agriscience Program Presents a Festive Holiday Plant Sale
By: Devan Kraemer On December 2nd and 9th, the Stamford Regional Future Farmers of America Program at Westhill held their annual Holiday Plant Sale. Products…
Viking Valor: Powderpuff Revival Takes Westhill By Storm
By: Nina Lopes On Tuesday, November 21st, a Westhill tradition was brought back to life. Powderpuff games were held after school in the Westhill stadium…
Friday Night at the Hill: A Rundown of Westhill’s First-Ever Fall Ball
By: Michelle Oziembala We know homecoming as a fun, autumnal tradition that’s typically marked with a dance following a football game. However, due to the…
CLUB HIGHLIGHT: The South Asian Student Association at Westhill High School
By: Marvi Pabrekar The South Asian Student Association (SASA) is a new addition to Westhill High School’s cultural clubs, bringing together various traditions and experiences….