Coming Out as an Undocumented Immigrant
Christopher Guillen, News Editor
May 9, 2013
On Sunday April 7, 2013, the Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, Jose Antonio Vargas, honored the residents of the Bay Area with a live Q&A where he answered many questions concerning the status of immigration reform in the United States. This conversation took place at Sequoia High School’s, Carrington... Read more »
A New Era For Catholics
Luci Cerrillo, Staff Writer
May 9, 2013
Francis waves to the crowd shortly after the inaugural mass in Vatican City (Rome, Italy) Photo credit: Wikipedia user Fczarnowski Tuesday, March 19, 2013; the day in which Jorge Mario Bergoglio was installed as Pope Francis I after Pope Benedict XVI’s surprising resignation from papacy, making Francis... Read more »
Koko, the Bridge Between Species
Caleb Levine, Staff Writer
May 9, 2013
A startling scientific research effort has lead to the first ever interspecies communication between man and “beast,” Koko the gorilla, a current resident of Woodside, California. Koko with Tiger, one of her many cats that she treats as her own child. The Gorilla Foundation, business offices located... Read more »
The Great Divide: Homosexuality at Woodside and the Supreme Court
Harry Patino, Staff Writer
April 25, 2013
It seems as though the rigorous procedure and slowed process of the Supreme Court is not the only platform for the discussion of Equal Rights in America; the halls of Woodside have joined the debate as well. The case, by its official name, is Hollingsworth v. Perry; though, throwing aside legal... Read more »
Paper vs. Plastic: The Ban Taking Over the Bay Area
Kenzie Humphries, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013
The ban will help reduce the amount of plastic litter on the streets, thus helping the environment. Photo Credit: Creative Commons As of April 22, 2013, it will officially be illegal to use plastic bags commonly in some areas around Portola Valley. They will be banned from mainstream use in stores across... Read more »
Obama: “Our Journey Is Not Complete”
Luci Cerrillo, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013
After being sworn into a second term in office, President Barack Obama presented a new range of ideas that seem to have strayed from his original theme of change back in the 2008 Presidential campaign. “The need for hard work and coming together as a country reminded me a bit of John F. Kennedy’s... Read more »
Gone But Not Forgotten: Remembering Leyla Beban
Alexis Carlson and Haley Sheetz, Staff Writers
February 19, 2013
In response to the tragic death of Leyla Beban, students at Woodside, whether they knew her or not, have all been deeply affected by this event. Leyla, an “outgoing and smart girl,” says Brian Wheaton ’16, with her whole life ahead of her, was unfortunately killed on November 26, 2012.... Read more »
What’s New With the Orange Crew?
Caleb Levine, Staff Writer
January 15, 2013
After an amazing sweep in the World Series this October, Giants fans are now focusing on the future by looking into the new roster of their favorite team for 2013. Their final win of 2012 was three months ago, so what’s happening now? Baseball fans of all teams dread the five-month period that is... Read more »
Mid-East Conflict Reaches Woodside
Harry Patino, Staff Writer
January 9, 2013
For many Woodside students the unending conflict and political turmoil plaguing the Middle East is a far off issue and nothing more, yet for a select few students the issue remains a passionate focal points of mixed emotions. Mikey Rappaport and Ramzey Zabaneh are both Woodside High school students.... Read more »
The Gloves are Off: Presidential Debates 2012
Diego Perez, Staff Writer
November 27, 2012
The first debate was almost shameful to watch, it consisted of Romney stomping on both Obama and the moderator, while both other men showed complete submission to Romney’s dominance. Dana Ayers, a US History and Government teacher at Woodside, said: “Obviously the first debate went to Romney, for... Read more »
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