On May 7, students and staff who attempted to log onto Canvas were instead met with a cryptic message: “ShinyHunters has breached Instructure (again). Instead of contacting us to resolve it they ignored...
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, shots rang out around Thomas S. Wootton High School as 16-year-old Kahylil White-Villatoro allegedly fired at and struck a fellow 16-year-old male student...
By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-chief
• December 4, 2025
43 days. The longest federal government shutdown in United States history recently came to an end. The shutdown began on Oct. 1, when Congress failed to pass appropriations bills that determine funding...
By Zafina Matin, Opinions Editor & Internal Communications Manager
• November 7, 2025
For many, the ticketing process consists of rushing to click on a seat. Too late! Before the student knows it, the concert has already been sold out. Hands all sore from mass-clicking on any option they...
With the start of a new presidential administration, many federal workforce cuts have been made, affecting families around the country. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has laid off around...
By Clara Young, Assitant News Editor
• June 9, 2022
An endless loop. A tug of war. A vicious cycle. Never has there been a moment of rest in the conquest of equal rights across all platforms. There will always be opposing sides and the world is not so black...
By Nur Yavuz, Social Media Manager
• March 17, 2022
A crucial part of the college application process before the emergence of a global pandemic is transforming to be unrecognizable from its previous design. New changes to the SAT have taken a turn for the...
In the wake of vaccine hesitancy, large-spanning vaccine mandates have recently taken effect across the country. In early September, New York City became the first major city to require proof of vaccination...
“ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” is watched by an average of 9.6 million viewers on any given night. That is now how many people know the name Wendy Franklin. The AP and Honors Biology teacher...
The Global Youth Climate Strike inspired more than 4 million people worldwide to strike on Sept. 20 to advocate for stronger legislation and regulation.
Northwood High School junior Sophia Geiger...
Many WCHS students have heard about the new Alabama anti-abortion law that was signed this Wednesday, May 15th, by Governor Kay Ivey. It has sparked a worldwide conversation, causing many to speak up on...
Instagram has recently been testing out a new idea that involves removing the ability to view likes on a post. The goal would be for users to stop focusing on popularity and clout, and more on the content...
