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A book is prepared to be wrapped to be given as a gift. This wrapping paper without plastic glitter or sparkles is more sustainable.

Sustainability tips for the holidays

By Ananya Pandit, Assistant Features Editor December 21, 2022

From twinkling rooftop lights that set streets alight, to the shimmery wrapping paper that leaves little silver specks in unreachable crevices, part of the holiday season’s charm is its excess. The holiday...

Tis the season of gift giving! Here are some ideas for gifts to give your close friends and family.

Last minute gift guides for every person in your life

By Melissa Redlich, Features Editor December 17, 2022

As the holidays roll around the corner, gift-giving becomes more last-minute. What one had hoped to be a new fun product or sports equipment turned into a new pair of socks – sadly, the same brand and...

Less than 2 hours away, Whitetail Ski Resort is a very popular getaway for a common winter hobby among the WCHS community.

Local ski resorts provide fun activity for WCHS students

By Justin Greenzaid, Sports Editor December 17, 2022

As the winter approaches there are many seasons to look forward to. Not only does the cold weather bring the winter athletics season, holiday season and ugg slipper season, it also brings ski season. A...

On December 4, 2022 WCHS sophomore Gage Orgel  protested the overcommercialization of Christmas in his bedroom.

The Christmas season brings mixed thoughts for students of different religions

By Isabella Ngwana, Internal Commmunications Manager December 15, 2022

“Jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh, what fun is it to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!” Whether it’s Mariah Carey singing on the radio or getting Christmas gifts, most students find themselves...

WCHS junior Sophie Myers baked a blueberry pie with her her family as a way to spend time with them and produce a yummy dessert.

Yippee-pie-yay!

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2022

After stomping through leaves, enjoying the beautiful surrounding colors and spending time  with family, many students end their fall nights eating pie. A dessert that can cater to a diversity of pallets,...

Talking about favorite floats from the Macys Thanksgiving Parade is another great way for seniors to avoid the awkward college conversation.

The secret to avoiding Thanksgiving interrogations

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2022

The date is Nov. 24: Thanksgiving. The air is crisp, brown leaves fall from the tall trees in the front yard as fall’s beauty starts to fade into a cold winter. Luckily, inside the house is warm, as...

Marthas Table provides food and other services to those in need. They also provide warm clothing in the early winter months

Show gratitude and gratefulness: how to volunteer

By Paige Tasin, Social Media Manager December 9, 2022

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is the perfect time to give back to the community… and get some SSL hours too. However, many students struggle with finding the best way to give back. Below...

An assortment of holiday drinks that came out at Starbucks on Nov. 3. The holiday drinks come out usually in early November and are always a favorite before and during the holidays.

When should Holiday decorating commence?

By Nataly Behnia, Internal Communications Manager December 2, 2022

It is often promoted that the perfect time to decorate for the holiday season is the beginning of November. However, there are still some who think that they like to start during the other months. This...

On July 16, 2022, Democracy Summer fellows meet Representatives Jennifer Wexton and Jamie Raskin to discuss the importance of canvassing during a mid-term election.

Students can get politically involved even if they can not vote

By Isabella Ngwana, Internal Communications Manager November 16, 2022

The commercials viewers watch from the comfort of their homes have been filled with political propaganda at every hour. With potential voters hearing why they should or shouldn’t elect a candidate to...

WCHS principal intern, Patrick Bilock, stands in the middle of the administration meeting room on Oct. 28, 2022. Bilock is projected to fill Principal Taylors position before the end of 2022 .

What is a Principal Intern and who is Mr. Bilock?

By Amir Abbas-Yazdi, Assistant Opinions Editor November 15, 2022

WCHS Principal John Taylor has only been on the job for one full school year but before the start of the second-semester principal intern, Patrick Bilock, will be taking his place. How is this process...

WCHS senior Sophia Duncan eats at a diner every Thanksgiving to keep up a tradition that has been going on for years.

Thanksgiving traditions give the holiday a unique twist

By Diya Kachoria, Photo manager November 15, 2022

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, both students and teachers at WCHS are preparing to celebrate the holiday with their annual traditions. For most students, the usual Thanksgiving feast with turkey,...

A Shein bag with a clothing piece from the online store was bought and shipped to a WCHS student. Employees at Shein work 18 hour shifts everyday in order to make some of their most popular products that are shipped to customers across the world.

Hidden conditions of Shein workers cause shopping deterrence of WCHS students

By Diya Kachoria, Photo Manager October 28, 2022

Students at WCHS may know Shein as an online store with cheap clothing, good variety, and fast delivery. However, they may not realize that employees at Shein have been put under strenuous efforts in order...

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