Agree to Disagree: Fostering Respect through Civil Discourse
Abigail Connelly, Copy Editor
February 11, 2019
Conversations regarding foreign and national affairs aren’t always easy to partake in, especially considering their tendency to transform peaceful interactions into war zones of passive aggression. Regardless of your political views, involving yourself in controversial discussions with people you dis...
The Government Takes On Juul
Jessica Klees, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2018
The federal government began investigations into the use of electronic cigarettes and vapes last year. Recently, however, some more severe measures have been enacted. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is increasing regulations for vape production, especially for young people. In a statement released...
Evolution Of The Juul
Frances Noll and Jack Reichert
November 1, 2018
The nicotine craze isn’t new to the world of high school, but what is different now is the small rectangular “Juul.” The Juul has started a giant, unstoppable trend across high schools and universities in America. Vapes became relevant in our community around 2 or 3 years ago. Before then, none...
Students Discuss School Safety Procedures
Jessica Klees, News Editor
March 28, 2018
There has been a strong response in our community to the events of February 14, in which a gunman killed seventeen people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Students, as well as members of the administration, have been sharing ways to improve safety at at our school. Ju...
Wellness Ambassadors Encourage Change
Jessica Klees, News Editor
March 16, 2018
There is a club at WAHS that has recently been making some huge changes surrounding student well-being, specifically involving drugs and alcohol this year. Wellness Club’s mission is to bring representation to these problems and overall achieve a happier and stronger community. It was originally st...
Shhhould the Silent Study Hall Become Permanent?
Talley Johnston, Editor in Chief
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. However, the library at Western is the opposite. It has skylights, people are walking through, you can eat, and you do not have to be quiet...
Student Initiative
Talley Johnston, Editor in Chief
January 19, 2018
Students of Albemarle County and specifically Western Albemarle High School have noticed that mental health is a growing issue and have taken the initiative to help find a solution. They want to increase the awareness in the schools and the resources for mental health. Students have been reaching o...
ESA Hits its Fourth Year
Rosie Dougherty-Herrmann, Interactives Editor
November 3, 2017
This fall, the first class of ESA students started their senior year. Now, for the first time students in all four grades are enrolled in ESA. These students have taken two sciences every year as part of the academy. There were originally 24 students in the first class, but with some students taking i...
A(P)ril Showers May Bring a 5
Madeleine Andrews, Managing Web Editor
May 4, 2017
There comes a time when the joy of Spring Break has faded away, and students are left with the daunting fact that Advanced Placement exams are charging towards them. All year students have taken their AP classes and faced the stress, knowing that by the end of May the class would slow down. But when...
Slice of Home: Thanksgiving Recipes from Students
Eva Massarelli and Tim DeSimone
November 23, 2016
In this online Feature, we explore recipes from home. Compiled here are a short collection from Western students, some handed down for generations. We hope that they may find a place at your table this Holiday season.
Pumpkin Cake Roll
Sophie Creager-Roberts, Staff Writer
November 23, 2016
“It’s special to me because I don’t have to make it and it tastes really good.”
Abbie Norton’s Church Salad
Julianne Kirby, Staff Writer
November 23, 2016
“It’s kind of a salad, but mostly a desert. My great aunt used to make this at every family gathering.”
Western to Pilot New Anonymous Reports System
May 3, 2019
‘Anchor Days’ Eliminated from Next Year’s School Schedule
April 25, 2019
Local Student Activist Zyahna Bryant Publishes Book
April 9, 2019
Back On Track: A Conversation With Jack Eliason
May 30, 2019
Seagraves Swings into a New Chapter
May 30, 2019
