Nathan Hsiao, GW Editor
February 6, 2019
Over the past years, the prevalence of cheating at Westlake High School has risen to unprecedented rates. With such ubiquity, many teachers, staff members and students have expressed their concern about the offense. “Every time we take a quiz, I see people looking at other classmate’s answer or fumbling with things that they...
Ayah Lababede, GW Writer
February 1, 2019
A Brief History Originally Pat Catanzarite, it was founded in 1954 to supply craft supplies Pat Catan's was acquired by Michaels Companies Inc. for $150 million in February of 2016 During this acquisition, Pat Catan's locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia would remain independent under Michaels What's...
Haddy W. Dardir, GW Staff Writer
December 20, 2018
It was December 3rd, and I was going straight from the school to the library after the day to get volunteer hours from the VolunTEENS program taking place at it. When I went to the computer lab where Code Club for grades 3-4 occurs, the kids usually go on Khan Academy for lessons or Scratch 2.0 to code programs such as animations...
Haddy W. Dardir, GW Staff Writer
February 16, 2019 • No Comments
It’s been about a year since the tragic school shooting of 17 students and teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that shook the nation. Both gun laws and the public’s attitude toward guns have changed tremendously in a year, with 69 new gun laws being voted for by both Democrats and Republicans and gun control articles constantly adorning...
My Opinion on the 53rd Annual Halftime Show and the Controversy Behind It
February 3, 2019
So let’s just all admit that the halftime show this year was very disappointing! The 53rd annual halftime show took place tonight and I was actually pretty excited about it. I was looking forward to hear some of Maroon 5’s and Big Boi’s old songs mixed with a few of Travis Scott’s...
Opinion: Is Westlake High School Too Competitive?
December 10, 2018
Before I came to Westlake High School, I always heard there were two types of students there: the people who didn’t care about their grades and the people who cared too much. I used to think that was an exaggeration, but boy was I wrong! I enrolled in WHS last year (my junior year). I didn’t...
Meghana Tandon, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2019 • No Comments
Hasan Minhaj should be the new comedian on your radar. Known for his Netflix special Homecoming King which so eloquently relates the immigrant story in a humorous light, Hasan has embraced his role as representative to the POCs who are ready to be heard. Hasan began his journey as a correspondent for the Daily Show under Jon Stewart, a coveted position...
February 2, 2019
Do you ever find yourself sick of unhappy endings? Did you check to make sure Gone Girl didn’t have a sequel after realizing Nick just stays with Amy? These days, it seems like a movie needs either a sad or a severely ambiguous ending in order to be...
Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
January 5, 2019
It's the start of a new year which ushers in talk of resolutions and hopes of trying new things. One thing I encourage everyone to do this year is to start listening to podcasts. Listening to a podcast can make even the most mundane task more enjoyable....
Demon Spotlight: Interviewing the Football Team
September 27, 2018
The Demons have returned! After a 15 game losing streak, the football team fought hard to bring home...
Hey Browns! Let’s Get It Right This Time.
September 17, 2018
Ever since the Cleveland Browns drafted the Number 1 overall pick, coach Hue Jackson has clearly been...
Westlake Swimming Team Advances to Districts
February 11, 2018
This Saturday, February 10th, 2018, the Westlake swim team had a fantastic Sectionals meet at Cleveland...
Who is going to win the Powderpuff game this week?
- Seniors FTW!!! (67%, 2 Votes)
- Juniors...duh! (33%, 1 Votes)
- It'll be a guaranteed tie. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 3
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Nathan Hsiao, GW Editor
December 20, 2018
Westlake High School has nearly 1,200 students and staff members. With this high number of students, parking can often be congested and sometimes dangerous. “I actually do not drive by myself anymore to school, partially because it is a little bit scary. On the first day of school, there was a girl who was pulling into a parking space and railed...
Westlake Musicians Play in the Opening COYO Concert at Severance Hall
November 29, 2018
Recently, several Westlake High school students performed with the Cleveland Orchestra Youth...
