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Here at WHHS, there is a visible gap in the student demographics of who take these advanced courses. “My classes over the last 14 years have been, as a majority, white,” WHHS AP Literature teacher, Blake Taylor, said.

The unseen barriers in AP classes

Mesgana Mekibib, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
WHHS hosted Winterfest on Jan.11 before the girl’s varsity basketball game and during the girl’s JV basketball game from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Arcade.

A Night of Winter Fun At WHHS Winterfest

Tobey Logan, Deputy Editor in Chief of Broadcast
January 25, 2020
The sanctuary of Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church in Indian Hill, Ohio. The United Methodist Church has been at an impasse on LGBTQ+ issues since 1972.

The United Methodist Church impasse

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
January 23, 2020
In this Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 photo provided by State Government of Victoria, a helicopter tackles a wildfire in East Gippsland, Victoria state, Australia. Wildfires burning across Australia's two most-populous states trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions Tuesday, Dec. 31, and were feared to have destroyed many properties and caused fatalities. (State Government of Victoria via AP)

Australia Wildfires devastate nation

Renata Altuzar
January 22, 2020
From left to right: Red Cross Club members Justin Chan, ‘22, Ben Liu, ‘22, and Bojun Fu, ‘22, shake hands with a veteran patient during their visit to the Veteran Association Medical Center.

Red Cross comes to WHHS

Mesgana Mekibib, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
During previous Black Fridays, shoppers crowded into stores and even waited outside malls before they opened. This Black Friday was a little more sparse, with shoppers waiting until Cyber Monday to get good deals.

Black Friday shoppers wait for Cyber Monday deals

Shiv Malhotra, News and Features Section Editor
December 17, 2019
Poaching is a major issue facing the rhinoceros. In Africa, 892 rhinos were poached for their horns in 2018, down from a high of 1,349 killed in 2015.

A horn in society’s side

Azariah Cuff, Staff Writer
December 17, 2019
This is an estimate showing the youth local election turnout statistics from 1994-2018. Last year, the midterm election youth turnout has been the highest it had ever been in 25 years. This trend has seen consistency since 2010.

Teens rising above expectations

Azariah Cuff, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Capitol Hill combat: impeachment edition

Capitol Hill combat: impeachment edition

Matthew Proietti, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
WHHS wins at 2019 NHSJC

WHHS wins at 2019 NHSJC

Bobby Keegan, Editor in Chief
December 1, 2019
Backpacker Jack Knellinger, ‘21, sets down his bag in order to better explore the cliffs of Red River Gorge. Many students took part in climbing the rocky terrain that they encountered on the trip, often tossing aside their gloves to get a better grip, despite the cold.

WHHS takes on Red River Gorge

Mesgana Mekibib, Staff Writer
December 1, 2019
Iraqi soldier is reunited with his family after months at war. The soldiers had been aiding U.S. and Coalition forces in civilian and military operations in Syria.

Implications of Syria

Shiv Malhotra, News and Features Section Editor
November 17, 2019
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