Woodside’s First All-Original Play
Maria Fernanda McCavitt, Staff Writer and A&E Editor
May 21, 2012
Every year the Drama II, III, IV class chooses a play to put on as the second semester comes to a close, but this year they have decided to produce a completely original performance: You Must be New Here. The students must take responsibility for the entire production, receiving no help from... (more...)
Reaching Out: Community Service at WHS
Maria Fernanda McCavitt, Spanish and World News Editor
April 25, 2012
Most people barely think that they have time to change their own lives, and much less the lives of others; while other students take it upon themselves to help their community. Despite their busy lives, school work, and social commitments, some students at WHS find the time to give back to... (more...)
Hanging in the Balance: The Struggle in the High School Years
Maria Fernanda McCavitt, Staff Writer, World News and Spanish Editor
March 12, 2012
Many students find themselves trapped in the same position- forced to balance school, sports, social life, and sleep. They sit on a delicate scale, and neglecting any one thing could definitely have its negative effects. Not to mention an ongoing struggle with procrastination: the ever-present... (more...)
Varsity Boys Basketball Season Comes to a Close at PAL Semifinals
Maria Fernanda McCavitt, Staff Writer, Spanish and World News Editor
March 3, 2012
Woodside’s Boys Varsity basketball had an amazing season, with hopefully much more excitement to come for next year. With the PAL quarterfinal won, the team prepared for their next adversary. As head coach Phillip White explained, their“next opponent [was] the biggest.” Click the... (more...)
A Window to Woodside’s Orchestra
Maria Fernanda McCavitt, Staff Writer, Spanish and World News Editor
January 29, 2012
To Woodside cellist Amber Rizo, class of 2015, “orchestra means a group of people that play their emotions together,” but what does the word “orchestra” mean to you? By definition, orchestra means “a large group of musicians who play together on various instruments.” To some, orchestra... (more...)
The Santa Cruz Mystery Spot
Maria Fernanda McCavitt, Staff Writer, Spanish and world News Editor
January 14, 2012
The Santa Cruz Mystery Spot: a place where objects and people seem to defy both logic and gravity. The Mystery Spot, an area one hundred and fifty feet in diameter, is located within the beautiful redwood forests. Described as a gravitational anomaly, it is home to many strange sights and happenings. Mr.... (more...)
Devastation in the Horn of Africa
Maria Fernanda McCavitt, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011
What if you were to wake up, your head throbbing with dehydration? Your stomach is aching with hunger. Its only seven in the morning and already almost 90 degrees. You step outside of your house, which offers little protection from the scorching heat. The sun burns your eyes as you take in... (more...)