Opinion: Is work over the holiday break fair?
As the holiday break approaches, the debate on whether or not teachers should be allowed to assign work over the winter vacation is revisited. Many students…
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Opinion: The dangers of social media as a news source
A majority of news found on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter are either one-sided, dramatized, and/or bias. It makes people wonder,…
Opinion: Why the physical fitness test is ineffective
At Westhill High school, freshmen and sophomores have to do crunches, push-ups and an intensive mile according to age and gender. However, failing or passing…
Opinion: Why powder puff isn’t offensive
It’s around that time again! Powder puff is closer than you think. Who wouldn’t love watching girls play an intense, competitive, and most importantly, humorous form of…
Opinion: Extra credit for food donations
Through our grand high school, there are several questions that are emerging regarding food donations and receiving extra credit for it. Is it right? Should…
Opinion: Reconsidering Columbus Day celebrations
Recently, there has been a lot of controversy about whether or not schools, and communities in general, should celebrate Columbus Day. Columbus Day was declared a…
Opinion: Leaving early during last period study hall
The majority of the senior class has both cars and study hall periods. As of now, seniors are not allowed to leave school early, even…
Opinion: Student Wi-Fi access is a beneficial resource
In our modern society we have become very reliant on the Internet and all its advantages, but it seems that Westhill is lagging behind. At Westhill, students…
Opinion: LanD is beneficial to freshmen
Freshman year is probably one of the hardest years of a teen’s life. Coming from a small middle school to a huge high school is…
Opinion: Student wi-fi access is a major distraction
Westhill is considering granting students Wi-Fi access on a server of their own because of the advantages of utilizing technology in class, such as students…