The benefit of pets
Pets are not only a man’s best friend, but also a man’s best form of therapy. New studies have been released showing that animals such…
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Seven new exoplanets discovered by NASA
Whether it began from a young age or translated into adult life, people have pondered the idea of life on another planet for years on…
Finland’s universal income is first of its kind
Finland has become the first country in Europe to introduce a basic universal income. Under this new system, 2,000 people will receive 560 euros each…
South Sudan in crisis as famine ravages world’s newest country
The Republic of South Sudan is the youngest nation in the world. However, their independence didn’t come with some backlash. Since it has gained independence…
Purple & Gold Day: Behind the numbers
One day without student immigrants protest
On Friday March 3rd, a protest against the actions taken by the federal government about immigrants and a defense of the immigrant community in Stamford will…
Infographic: Are students afraid of war?
Westhill students walkout to protest Betsy DeVos
The controversial Secretary of Education has drawn lots of criticism from students and faculty about her experience and future plans for the nations schools. Students…
Principal Figluizzi Announces Retirement in June
Principal Camille Figluizzi announced she will be retiring at the end of the 2016-2017 school year during a faculty meeting earlier today. Figluizzi has been…
Q&A with Gleidy Gonzales, a new Westhill student
This issue, The Westword sat down with Gleidy Gonzales from Mr. Sandoval’s 7th Period Bilingual US History class. She got to tell us her experience…