Wildcat Athletes Moving On

Ryan Blocker, Sports Editor and Staff Writer
May 24, 2012

Now that their high school careers are winding down, many Woodside athletes are excited to begin training and preparing for the challenge of playing their sport at the next level: college. These athletes have had a very successful four years in high school sports, and are ready to see what... (more...)

A Taste of New Orleans

Ryan Blocker, Food Editor
April 24, 2012

New Orleans is a city with a bold and vibrant culture, where the spices of life are celebrated with a unique liveliness that can hardly be matched by any other city in America. There is perhaps no better reflection of this spirit, than in the full-bodied, flavorful cajun cuisine that New Orleans... (more...)

Linsanity: Temporary Phase or Lasting Success

Ryan Blocker, Sports Editor
March 12, 2012

On December 9, 2011 the Golden State Warriors chose not to renew Jeremy Lin’s two year contract. Just 16 days before the beginning of this season, Lin was teamless. Fast forward three months, and Lin is the starting point guard for the New York Knicks and the most talked about player in the... (more...)

Forgotten Jocks: The Ladies of Woodside

Ryan Blocker, Sports Editor and Staff Writer
March 2, 2012

When people say “jock,” who comes to mind: the typical muscular, popular teenager in his Letterman jacket. We’ve seen it in movies a thousand times, and then some. But what about the other jocks, the ones no one ever thinks of, though they’re just as much of an athlete as the guys on... (more...)

WHS Students Gain Recognition For Films

Ryan Blocker, Sports Editor
February 10, 2012

Every year, the students in Ms. Sidley’s video production classes compile all their footage from the semester to bring Woodside a day of enjoyment and relaxation in the PAC. The annual film festival is always a treat, and this year was no exception. Not only did the films impress the Woodside... (more...)

Spring Athletes Look Forward To Season

Ryan Blocker, Sports Editor
January 29, 2012

Out on the track, runners sprint around the football field, sucking wind as they struggle to continue. It isn’t the spring season yet, but for those athletes who are dedicated to being competitive this year in track and field, this is preseason conditioning that will pay off when they face... (more...)

Snowless Northstar Still A Good Time

Ryan Blocker, Sports and Food Editor
January 13, 2012

This winter break, on the weekend after New Year’s, my family and I took a short trip up to my grandparents’ cabin at Northstar in Tahoe. The familiar drive up took us through Truckee, a small town located just north of the Northstar Resort off Highway 80. Founded in the mid-1800’s... (more...)

2011 Lockouts Tarnish NFL and NBA Images

Ryan Blocker, Sports Editor
November 21, 2011

The NBA season seemed to be in  jeopardy. Dire jeopardy. The National Basketball Player’s Association (NBPA) had decided to take their case to court, almost certainly ending any possibility of a 2011-2012 season, before a last minute deal miraculously saved what’s left of the season... (more...)

After School “Eats”

Ryan Blocker, Staff Writer
October 10, 2011

On any given weekday, commuters in Redwood City can see hordes of high school students pouring in and out of a small building on the corner of Beresford Avenue and Woodside Road. The victim of this infestation, Corner Yogurt, must satisfy the onslaught of crowds of hungry teenagers looking... (more...)