Nathan Hsiao, GW, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2019
I have an inexplicable urge to say “Hi!” to everyone. Through slender hallways, my glance gazed into the crowd- the hefty detention monitor chuckling with laughter, buff football players, lost freshmen searching through a maze. Some I didn’t recognize, yet all were waiting to say “Hi!” The slight corners around my...
Ayah Lababede, GW Writer
October 25, 2019
Last week, we had our annual Rose Arch and Homecoming Court assembly. Those chosen for the Homecoming Court and Rose Arch performed skits as a part of their entrances. I had a chance to interview some people as they were preparing for their ceremony. First, here's some intake from Mrs. Klenz about the inner-workings of the...
Haddy W. Dardir, Editor and Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
People love to talk and gossip about trends, annual events, and the ways they can be the center of attention and next big thing at WHS. Points of discussion include Halloween costumes, ways to make the school more environmentally friendly, and senior pranks. However, something that many students at WHS forget is the fact that it’s...
Nathan Hsiao, GW Editor
March 18, 2019 • 5 Comments
Everyday, hundreds of students of Westlake High School trek through the long hallways, completely starved of decent cellular connection. Since the renovation in 2015, the building has added new flooring and remodeled the football field. Despite these impressive structural aspects, WHS is one of the many high schools in the US with limited access...
Rejection: a High School Student’s Life
March 5, 2019
My College Journey is a series on getting into college. Taken from the Westlake Bay Village Observer.
A Heart in a Body in the World Book Review
February 16, 2019
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...
Nathan Hsiao, GW Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2019 • No Comments
As the cold humid air dampened my skin, foreign noises made their way through the cracks of my Taiwanese house. Outside, food vendors bargained in an exotic language that failed to resonate in my ears. The scent of an unaccustomed dim sum dishes permeated the air. In my new kitchen, a white index card lay on the table, awaiting my arrival. There, inscribed...
My First Time Surfing (A Short Story)
October 20, 2019
As the moonlight shines over the dark ocean breeze, ravens swarmed the night sky filled with darkness. It was 12 pm and the excitement in the air was palpable as the smell of the sea water filled up my nostrils. Dark icy water slithered in the horizon...
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: An Insightful Way to Digest Ignored Issues
February 17, 2019
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....
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...
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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 should not be. There...
If You Haven’t Heard, Pat Catan’s is Closing
February 1, 2019
A Brief History Originally Pat Catanzarite, it was founded in 1954 to supply craft supplies Pat...
