Accomplished Artist Makes Her Mark
June 21, 2018
Gayathri Prakash with her fellow senior artists at the Senior Art Show. From left to right: Laura Bendick, Gayathri Prakash, Zoe Clay, and Emma Schmidt.
Photo By: Kelly Burnette
Seniors Debate Gun Control, Preschool, and More at MoCo 2018
Abigail Coon and Staff Writers
March 13, 2018
Eleanor Hawkes discusses HB 700, Alex Benson's bill, as Benson looks on. The bill prohibits businesses or companies from discriminating based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and was signed into law by President Bickers later that day
Photo By: Diana Kim
Madeleine Andrews, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2018
With scissors in hands and ponytails tied tight, volunteers from every grade stepped up to participate in the fourth annual Wigs for Warriors event. A record number of 43 people donated at least eight...
Western to Create New Fine Arts Hall of Fame
March 30, 2018
Over the the summer of 2018, Western will be adding a Fine Arts Hall of Fame outside of the auditorium...
Sophomores Reflect on the College Search
March 30, 2018
Having escaped the stresses of starting a new school but having not quite reached the stress of looking...
Students Discuss School Safety Procedures
March 28, 2018
There has been a strong response in our community to the events of February 14, in which a gunman killed...
June 21, 2018
Senior Gayathri Prakash is known for her style and bubbly personality. She is a talented artist and was featured in the Senior Art Show. Prakash also is interested in fashion,...
Students Weigh In: Yanny or Laurel?
May 18, 2018
Looking Through the Lens at Annalee Durland-Jones
March 31, 2018
Will Jackson, Staff Writer
May 26, 2018
Torrential rain and apocalyptic winds did not prevent Western from taking home its first gold medal last weekend at the distinguished Stotesbury Cup. The Freshmen Women’s Quadruple sculling boat, consisting...
Gallery: WAHS Basketball State Championship
March 12, 2018
After an amazing season and conference and regional tournament wins, Western Albemarle Boys Basketball...
Indoor Track Teams Secure State Championships
February 28, 2018
The Western Albemarle boy’s and girl’s indoor track team both took home the title of 3A state champions...
Boy’s Basketball Postseason Preview
February 7, 2018
The Western Albemarle’s boys varsity basketball team played their last regular season game this Tuesday....
Brookelyn Shantler, Student Life Editor
March 30, 2018
Over the the summer of 2018, Western will be adding a Fine Arts Hall of Fame outside of the auditorium to honor past students and teachers who have made contributions to the...
Gallery: Spring Musical “Legally Blonde”
March 16, 2018
The spring musical Legally Blonde opened on Thursday, March 15, and will run through March 17. Based...
Canine Actors Break a Paw in “Legally Blonde”
March 16, 2018
Among the talented cast of more than 50 actors gracing the stage in Legally Blonde, there’s two standout...
February 2, 2018
Recently, we've all been graced with new music coming from artists such as Kali Uchis, who just put out...
Olivia Gallmeyer, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2018
‘Tis the season for roses, posters, and terrible puns: prom is coming up in a few short weeks, and the promposals are in full swing. It seems like these romantic gestures have become more common, more elaborate, and more expensive every year- they’re even more dramatic than actual proposals at this...
Shhhould the Silent Study Hall Become Permanent?
January 19, 2018
The stereotype of a high school library is dark, dusty, dead silent room staffed with librarians who are always “shhhhh”ing students if they even breathe....
A Pocketful of Cuteness: Animal Crossing Pocket Camp
January 10, 2018
My remaining college deadlines are looming. The spring musical is about to start. The due date for that AP Lit essay is fast approaching. And yet, I don’t...
November 4, 2017
Dear Students, “Students should show self-respect and a sense of self-pride and refrain from inappropriate physical displays of affection. Excessive...
William Peritz, Latitudes Editor
November 3, 2017
Welcome to the running series known as Mammal of the Month, returning for a second of many years to the Western Hemisphere. Once per issue, we’ll take a journey deep into...
May 11, 2017
Fenway has a tight schedule, and it will be respected. He needs a walk at precisely 6 a.m., by none other...
May 4, 2017
The main goal here at the Mammal of the Month writer’s desk is to shine a light into all corners of...
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