Students with Autism Beyond the Classroom

Chloe Steck, Staff Writer
May 25, 2012

Paulo is obsessed with his iPod, Johanna loves chips, Lucas enjoys his Foods class, and Kiky can’t wait to graduate. Aspects like these can’t be noticed with just a quick look. The autism class is one of the three special education classes at Woodside. Autism is measured on a “spectrum”... (more...)

Invisible Children Part II

Chloe Steck, Staff Writer
April 18, 2012

Another film from Invisible Children has made it’s debut.  Though, still not everyone knows about it.  You can help by doing a few simple deeds just around your town.   1. Join Woodside’s Invisible Children Club The meetings are every Monday at lunch.  The club discusses... (more...)

Spring Musical Gold

Chloe Steck, Staff Writer
March 20, 2012

Take forbidden love, crush up some witty jokes and elaborate dancing, add a heavy dose of beautiful singing and shake well.  Woodside High School’s spring musical was a striking concoction of an incredible story line and an incredible cast to carry it through. Murmurs of praise echoed through... (more...)

Being Resilient: Boys and Girls Soccer 2011-2012

Chloe Steck, Staff Writer
March 6, 2012

The checkered ball is smacked by the tip of a Nike cleat, sending it skipping across the perfectly manicured turf field like a flat rock to water, causing players from the Woodside soccer teams to scramble to defend their goal.  The girls and boys soccer teams are nearing the end of their... (more...)

I Left My Heart in San Francisco

Chloe Steck, Staff Writer
February 8, 2012

The aftermath of Christmas morning leaves people, teenagers likes myself specifically, with a boost in their recreational spending.  The days after Christmas and before New Years, people flock to their nearest shopping center intent on blowing that extra money. I chose to go to San Francisco.... (more...)

Invisible Children; Not So Invisible Anymore

Chloe Steck, Staff Writer
December 8, 2011

When people think of Africa, they might imagine lush jungles or the image of a cheetah stalking an antelope on the sun-baked dirt, or maybe even TOMS shoes being given out to children in need. Though the world is familiar with Africa’s struggles concerning starvation, agriculture, and economy,... (more...)

Settling Into The Season: Girls Tennis 2011

Chloe Steck, Staff Writer
October 13, 2011

With the sun beating down on the perfectly outlined courts, the neon green ball bounces just inside the lines, and you hear the crack of the racket as it fires the ball back to the other side of the court. The 20ll Woodside Girl’s Tennis Team has been practicing diligently just like this... (more...)