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The Western Hemisphere

The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere

The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere

Ten of the redrawn map's 11 districts are projected to vote blue. Image by Twotwofourtysix via Wikimedia Commons.
Virginia Redistricting Amendment Passes Referendum
Reid Keller, News Editor • May 1, 2026

On April 21st, millions of Virginia residents cast their ballots to ultimately approve a proposed new congressional map....

Model Congress Celebrates its 20th Year at WAHS
Model Congress Celebrates its 20th Year at WAHS
Ava Stubbs, Staff Reports, and Dilan Hoagland April 20, 2026

Model Congress at WAHS has returned. This year's seniors have worked diligently to prepare their bills for their respective...

Based on a survey of 480 WAHS students. Some responses were discarded for appropriateness or relevance. For this question, students could report that they drank multiple types of caffeine frequently, so numbers may add up to more than 480.
Are You an Addict?
Ike Noth and Gray Tracey May 12, 2026

Inarguably, much of the world runs on caffeine. In 2013, a study in “Food and Chemical Toxicology” found that the...

WAHS junior Grace Zhang is a member of the varsity tennis team. Photo courtesy of Grace Zhang.
WAHS Students Pursue Summer Opportunities
Ava Stubbs, Staff Writer • May 27, 2026

Students at Western Albemarle High School will spend their summers giving back to the community this year. Several students are planning to volunteer and work in the Crozet-Charlottesville...

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UVA Hosts First NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship Since 1982
Gigi Lane, Staff Writter • May 27, 2026

This year, Charlottesville’s own University of Virginia has been selected to host the 2026 NCAA Division I, II, III Men's...

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On Combs' newest release, the energy is high, but the music is mediocre. Image by Sony.
Luke Combs Gets Back in the Saddle With Rousing “The Way I Am”
Dilan Hoagland, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026

On March 20, Luke Combs’ new album, “The Way I Am,” was released. Some of the songs in the album include “Back in...

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UVA is losing most of its independence to federal oversight and micromanaging. Photo by Aaron Josephson.
UVA’s Agreement with Trump Is a Huge Step in the Wrong Direction
Ika Gottlieb, Editor-In-Chief • December 3, 2025

Western students love UVA. In the past three years, Western has sent around 100 students to UVA, according to Schoolinks....

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