The struggle is real: college applications
By Sapna David, Features Editor
November 13, 2019
As soon as AP exams are over, students flood their teachers rooms asking just one question: “Is there any chance you would be willing to write my teacher recommendation?” Teachers are used to this; many teachers have their own system to pick students and some have their own forms for students ...
NCAA athletes should be paid like the pros
By David Malament, Promotions Manager
November 13, 2019
Since the dawn of time college athletes being able to make money was forbidden by the NCAA. The debate has roared on and college athletes finally may be on the verge of compensation. The NCAA rules state that athletes are not allowed to be paid by their schools, make money off endorsements or have agents...
New updates diminish the value of ACT
By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2019
Every year, we seem to be catering to an increasingly apathetic student body. First was the elimination of high school exams. Then, a localized failed but notable attempt at a “no zero grading policy.” Now, an ACT that allows students to complete their test in multiple sittings-- because it is simply...
ACT’s new updates are beneficial students
By Emma Chen, Observations Editor
November 13, 2019
On any given Saturday from 8-12 AM, certain high schools are packed with students taking standardized tests. However, soon this entirely too long process can become a lot shorter for many students. The new change to the ACT, which will allow students to take sections of the test individually starting...
Political bias proves risky for brands
By Miranda Chung, Copy Editor
November 13, 2019
There is a new trend in the shopping world, and it is not the latest shirt or shoe, but rather the disclosure of a company’s position on social and political issues. According to a 2018 Eldman Earned Brand study, 64 percent of consumers worldwide take into account a brand’s stance on politic...
Parent Observation Day must go out the door
By Austin Vinner, Photo Editor
November 12, 2019
With the turnout at last month’s Parent Observation Day being low, the purpose of this event comes into question. On the outside, Parent Observation Day seems like a great idea that allows parents to have a larger role in their child's education, but it can also have some negative effects that migh...
Is senior skip day really worth it?
By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor
November 10, 2019
It’s Friday, Nov. 1: senior skip day. There are just 6 kids in my Research Project class today, and 8 in AP Statistics. Nineteen have showed up to AP Spanish—out of a class of about 30—but only four are seniors. I ask senior Sharol Hsieh in Honors World why she came to school today. “Why not?...
School violence threats must be taken seriously
By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
November 10, 2019
Last year’s bomb threat left WCHS students evacuated from the building and contained within the football field stadium for hours. This past month’s shooting threat left students in their regular classes as if attending a normal day of school. Threats of school violence are becoming increasingly common. Alt...
Justin Bieber needs a new purpose
By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor
November 9, 2019
For all the Beliebers out there, there might be a treat coming sometime this Christmas: Justin Bieber is working on a new album. But, as you might suspect, there’s a catch: Bieber asked fans for 20 million likes on one of his latest Instagram posts. On Oct. 27, Bieber posted an all-pink photo with the words, “I...
Free football games will increase school spirit
By Jeremy Fredricks, Assistant Opinions Editor
October 27, 2019
On Friday nights, there are many different activities for WCHS students to go to -- shop at the mall, watch a movie, hang out with friends and attend school events. Also, WCHS students can go to football games every Friday in the fall, either at home or away. But, not all students go to games. S...
A little larger than usual: overcrowding at WCHS
By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
October 21, 2019
At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, students noticed that classes felt a little bigger than usual. In fact, classes are a lot bigger than usual. WCHS now suffers from an overcrowding problem in some classes, a huge issue that must be dealt with for the sake of the quality of education tha...
Yearly concussion tests should be mandatory
By Ally Salzberg, Assistant Online Editor
October 21, 2019
Safety has always been a priority in athletics, especially for those who participate in high school sports. As a result, it is normal to ask, why is it that the WCHS faculty does not consider a yearly baseline concussion test as mandatory? Every year in high schools around the country, a “concussion t...