Unequal Funding of Sports
By: Erin Casey Sports are a major factor in the high school experience. Westhill is no exception to this, we have a variety of sports…
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Bad Internet at Westhill
By: Andrew Choi As schools like Westhill High School try to become more technologically advanced, the wifi service provided by the school is not up…
Opinion: Social media’s impact on violence in high schools
Across the country, schools are dealing with waves of violence. This hand-to-hand fighting which may last for a few seconds or several minutes flares up…
Opinion: New age restriction implemented at Alive@Five
Alive @ 5, a popular music venue located in the heart of downtown Stamford, attracts crowds of up to 40,000 in total over the course…
Opinion: Closed courtyard gates serve as an unnecessary obstacle
There is no need to question the prevalence of the recent crackdown on security at Westhill. Security guards are harder to get past, tickets are…
Opinion: Senior internships facilitate professional experiences
At Westhill, seniors are provided with an opportunity to take an internship at the end of the school year. The internships, of which are completely…
Opinion: Catering to various student diets in the cafeteria
More than 16 million people in the United States are now either vegan or vegetarian. This is not just a huge number, but a massive…
Opinion: Considering a school-wide late work policy
Students have many responsibilities they need to prioritize on a daily basis. Although education should always be one’s first priority, there are many other challenges and…
Opinion: Payment for passing AP’s offers incentives to succeed
As a parent or student, it can be very intimidating to see that ninety dollar price tag attached to AP exams. Many people are not…
Opinion: Should there be qualifications for AP classes?
Everyone has the ability to be in an AP class as long as they put their heart to it and are ready to face challenges….