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...
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...
Nathan Hsiao, GW Editor
November 29, 2018
Recently, several Westlake High school students performed with the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) with a program that included works by Johannes Brahms, Samuel Barber, and John Adams. Among many musicians, these students from Westlake High School included Cole Hoff, Amelia Martens, Juyoung Lee, and Nathan Hsiao....
Janan Shouman, Editor
December 10, 2018 • 1 Comment
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 know what to expect for the curriculum or the pace...
December 10, 2018
On November 21st, the release date of Ralph Breaks the Internet, my family and I ordered tickets early enough to attend a showing at the Regal Crocker Park Stadium 16 and IMAX on that day. Surprisingly, I was more satisfied by the end of the movie than by the excitement building up in my brain before...
How an Atheist Learned to Love Religion
December 2, 2018
“You’re one of those God-haters my Mom warned me about,” said a fellow fifth grader. And that’s how it all started. The conversation had begun with an innocent question, “What Church do you go to?” I said I didn’t go to church, didn’t believe in God. Another chimed in, “Your parents...
Nour Lababede, News Editor
January 5, 2019 • No Comments
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. The nice thing about podcasts is that they are great for multitasking, something I admit to doing...
Yes, There’s Going to be a New Pokémon Movie; However, it’s Not What You’d Expect
November 20, 2018
Last Monday, on November 12th, Warners Bros, Legendary Entertainment, and the Pokémon Company released the trailer for the upcoming Pokémon movie. Of course, the film stars every type of franchising’s favorite Pokémon, Pikachu, as the star Pokémon...
Story of Gary Dumm, a Renowned Cleveland Artist
November 12, 2018
The “Comics are ART Expo” on October 20th by Sheffield comic book shop “Comics Are Go!” turned out to be a major success. Not only were there terrific pieces of art with prices ranging from $50.00 to $4,250.00 to priceless, but also experienced...
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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Nour Lababede, News Editor
November 9, 2018
It's November and it's that time of year where the vibrant colors of the trees and the cool weather put everyone in the fall spirit. Westlake High School is lucky to have so many beautiful trees surrounding it. All of the pictures below were taken by me on school property. The pictures were taken between the dates of October 30th and November 3rd 2018....
Does the “American Dream” Still Exist?
November 4, 2018
The American Dream: white picket fence, 2 children, nice neighborhood, everyone knows everyone,...
