The Spotlight Shines on the Polynesian Club

David Rode, Staff Writer
May 29, 2012

On Friday May 18th, the Polynesian Club had their annual assembly sharing traditional dances and music from different Polynesian cultures. Memebers of the club showed their true artistic potential through many great performances of ukulele songs, warrior dances, and traditional celebrations. “The... (more...)

Woodside’s Money Maker

David Rode, Staff Writer
April 25, 2012

High schools from the West to East coast, just like everything else on the planet, must be supported through funding. Although the government pays for the big things teacher salaries and textbooks, Big Brother doesn’t fund of parts of high school which are the most important to students.... (more...)

Art, Defined through the Individual

David Rode, Staff writer
March 20, 2012

Here at Woodside High School, there are a few classes which are not treated as classes at all: art classes. However, Woodside has reached out to these extended branches of art and now  teaches four very different types: 2D Art, Ceramics,  3D Design, and Web Design. Some students believe that... (more...)

Is It Really Not Easy Being Green?

David Rode, Staff Writer
March 2, 2012

Every time you’re at the grocery store and the food is rung up and passed to the bag boy, the same old question is asked, “paper or plastic?” And, although environmentalists may say the healthier choice is paper or even reusable bags, is plastic really all that bad or does it have good?... (more...)

What the Music Program Planned Next

David Rode, Staff Writer
January 29, 2012

Now it is the start of not only a new semester, but also a new year. This means new expectations and new projects for every class. However, even during this time, students overlook the music program’s upcoming activities and  events.With the Winter Concert finished successfully, it is time... (more...)

Reno Winter Wonderland

David Rode, Staff Writer
January 25, 2012

As excitement builds for the upcoming Winter Break, plane flights and long drives are expected to not only visit family but also enjoy some of the once-a-year gifts the season has to offer. Embracing the snow, icy lakes, and warm fireplaces to be huddled around sounds appropriate when winter... (more...)

The Advancement In Smart Phones And The Internet

David Rode, Tech Editor
December 12, 2011

Smart phones and Apple products: these cell phones are technologically genius and are all great updates for the current day, but while their main purpose is to help us communicate, we overlook it and use them for everything else. New editions of the Droid, HTC, Blackberry, and the IPhone 4S... (more...)

Table Tennis: Sport or Not?

David Rode, Staff Writer
October 10, 2011

Table tennis, commonly called Ping-Pong, many players have debated  whether it’s a sport or just another lazy competition one might play on a Saturday night. According to the  International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), it is much more than a game. The ITTF is a committed organization... (more...)