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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

A pangolin walks around, looking like a dinosaur.

Mammal of the Month: Pangolin

William Peritz, News Editor October 25, 2018

Well here we are, two years later. Everyone’s favorite mammal-appreciation series returns for its third season, which means, fun fact: it’s older that the shelf life of canned applesauce. It’s true....

Mammal of the Month: Porcupine

Mammal of the Month: Porcupine

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 the mammalian world, focusing...

Teacher's Pets

Teacher’s Pets

William Peritz, Staff Writer 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 than his owner, Lynn Define. Define wakes up every morning with plenty of time to walk Fenway,...

Mammal Of The Month: May 2017

Mammal Of The Month: May 2017

William Peritz, Staff Writer 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 the mammal community and improve the reputation of the most underrated. On this note, get ready to...

The Wombat is more than just a cuddly animal.

Mammal Of The Month: Wombats

William Peritz, Staff Writer March 24, 2017

Australia gets all the coolest animals. Emus, kangaroos, koalas, tasmanian tigers, blobfish, platypus, and, most importantly, wombats. Wombats are short, kinda fat little marsupials that live in groups...

Are you the "mom" of your friend group? You're probably a stapler!

Which Desktop Item Are You?

Matt Mandell, Latitudes Editor March 18, 2017

Paperclip- Do you have trust issues? Can’t sustain a relationship and easily impressionable? You’re definitely a paperclip. You feel used and manipulated by the other desktop items...especially paperclip...

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Under Official Review: The Ads of Super Bowl LI

August Lamb and Talley Johnston February 17, 2017

Welcome back, Warriors, to Talley and August's annual article: "Under Official Review", where we actively seek out the best and brightest ads that the Super Bowl can offer. It's been a year since our inaugural...

Mammal of the Month: Walrus

Mammal of the Month: Walrus

William Peritz, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

The walrus is truly a majestic creature. They are extremely fat, complete with mustaches and of course, the iconic giant tusks. The Arctic natives put all of these qualities to good use in their frigid...

Super Seminars

Matt Mandel and Mark Ferguson April 29, 2016

There is no better feeling than sitting in class and hearing the intercom come on releasing all students to go to a school-wide assembly. Even if it is on something that doesn’t quite captivate you,...

An Ode to TAB Muffins

An Ode to TAB Muffins

Eme Massarelli April 29, 2016

There seems to be a general consensus among the WAHS student body that the TAB muffins are freaking awesome. Personally—being a 4th quarter senior—the chocolate chip muffins are often my only motivation...

Under Official Review: The Ads of Super Bowl 50

Under Official Review: The Ads of Super Bowl 50

August Lamb and Talley Johnston February 17, 2016

It’s that time of year again: A whole Sunday devoted to football, and America couldn't be more excited! While the game is the main focus for most people -- ourselves included -- there is one component...

Romeo finally finds his new Juliet, Mrs. Hoza.

Romeo finally finds his new Juliet, Ms. Hoza

February 10, 2016

About me: I'm an African pygmy hedgehog and I was born on Valentine's Day, hence the name. I used to live with Dana Isaacs until November of this year when I moved in with Ms. Hoza and her psychology students....

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