March 13, 2020
We all know the app that has influenced our lives: TikTok. Everywhere we go, we see people mindlessly recreating viral dances and singing the fragments of the songs that have swept the nation. For most...
Why ACPS closes for Winter Weather
March 11, 2020
From a student’s perspective, no school means a relaxing day off. For parents, it often means having...
March 9, 2020
Western offers a variety of AP classes which students can choose from, but AP is not the only system...
Individualism Meets High School: The ACPS Center Model
January 27, 2020
Two years ago, Albemarle County was faced with an issue: overcrowding in high schools was causing disruptions...
March 13, 2020
Peer Tutoring is a new program here at WAHS, but not for Albemarle County. Albemarle High School has offered a Peer Tutoring class for a couple of years now and due to the...
Drama Tackles Two Performances and VTA
December 18, 2019
December 18, 2019
Sophie O'Donnell, Social Media Editor
March 11, 2020
Lilly Argenbright, University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, Rowing “I chose UNC because I felt at home when I stepped on campus. I loved the people and the historical feel of the campus. Also I...
Boys Cross Country Represent WAHS at Nike Cross Nationals
December 5, 2019
Ever since the start of the 2019 season, the boys cross country team has salivated at the thought of...
Boys and Girls Cross Country Crush it at States
November 20, 2019
The Western Albemarle boys Cross Country has created a dynasty. Over the past few years they have been...
Back On Track: A Conversation With Jack Eliason
May 30, 2019
Jack Eliason is a junior and runs year-round for WAHS. He currently holds the 10th fastest time in...
Will Jackson, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2020
The Mandalorian”, the first live-action “Star Wars” television series, began streaming on Disney+ this past November. The show follows the adventures of its titular...
March 9, 2020
Over break, finding myself with an unusual amount of time on my hands, I took the plunge into Spotify’s...
May 30, 2019
A Dog’s Journey, May 17th Calling all dog lovers! A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to A Dog’s Purpose,...
David Sedaris’s most recent release: Theft by Finding Diaries
May 21, 2019
David Sedaris’s Theft by Finding Diaries 1977-2002 is unlike any of his previous publications. Including...
Julianne Kirby, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
My childhood lines up with the history of Crozet’s Master plan and population “boom”-- my family moved into a new house in a small development in 2002. Since, I’ve watched the woods behind my house disappear into a thin strip of trees between two developments and Old Trail turn from a clear-cut...
March 11, 2020
In 2010, Republicans nationwide were swept into power. Anti-Obama sentiment was high, the Tea Party had peaked and Democrats who traditionally voted stayed...
Deteriorating Track Poses Risk To Athletes
March 9, 2020
The track at Western is in a rough state. After years of use from not just the students, but hundreds of different people, the track is slowly degrading. “The...
Does Registering Early for AP Tests Lead to Higher Scores?
March 9, 2020
A decision in 2018 by the College Board to require early downpayment for AP exams has led to much frustration for high school students and administrators...
William Peritz, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance that the picture drew you in. Just take a good long look, it only gets better the longer you stare at it. The big,...
December 18, 2019
The questions began as early as my freshman year. Since then, they’ve only gotten worse. It’s the...
Lime vs. Bird: An E-Scooter Review
April 18, 2019
Hallelujah, it’s raining… electric scooters??? It seems as though they appeared overnight just a...
Abigail Connelly, News Editor
January 27, 2020
The Writer House is a small organization in downtown Charlottesville dedicated to providing writers with a space to meet and create. The organization was launched in 2008...
Drama Department Announces Spring Musical
January 31, 2019
JUUL Stifled by New Federal Regulations
January 31, 2019
January 29, 2019
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