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WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the expectations of being an older sibling and how theyve affected various aspects of her life.

Opinion: Oldest child syndrome

Katya Luzarraga December 8, 2022

Being an older sister isn’t what I thought it would be. From the first moment I met my little brother, his body enveloped in the safety of his pastel blue blanket. I knew that I was no longer my parent's...

WSPNs Mischa Lee and Emma Zocco discuss with students and faculty the fact that WHS does not hold a homecoming dance.

Opinion: Why doesn’t WHS have a homecoming dance?

Emma Zocco and Mischa Lee December 6, 2022

Fall is an exciting, yet stressful season for many high school students. With the school year back in full swing, it can be hard for some students to balance out their homework, tests and sports. School...

WSPNs Nathan Crozier discusses the affects of Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruzs verdict of life in prison.

Opinion: The Parkland shooter deserves life in prison

Nathan Crozier December 3, 2022

Four years ago, on Valentine’s Day, Parkland, Florida faced a horrific loss. Valentine’s Day is a time to give your heart to others, not to take lives away. Those who intentionally kill others should...

WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the decline of Alabama football.

Opinion: Why is Alabama football ranked at the lowest they’ve been for years?

Bowen Morrison November 30, 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide has been wearing the crown as one of the greatest college football teams for the past 18 years since hiring Nick Saban, the current head coach of Alabama. But now, it seems that...

WSPNs Talia Macchi discusses her thoughts on Daylight Savings Time and the harms that standard time causes.

Opinion: Time to stop changing

Talia Macchi November 29, 2022

Twice a year, on the second Sunday in March and on the first Sunday in November, I hear the words, “don’t forget to change your clock,” come out of my mother’s mouth. These words have, unfortunately,...

WSPNs Nadya Chase discusses the stigmatization and realities of extra time.

Opinion: I’m not “lucky” to need extra time on tests

Nadya Chase November 22, 2022

It’s no secret that I have severe anxiety. I’m physically unable to hide it, no matter how much I wish I could. My mind constantly feels like a hive, buzzing with worries and intrusive thoughts. I...

WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the negative aspects of always being real.

Opinion: BeReal makes me feel like I need to BeFake

Katya Luzarraga November 18, 2022

Social media revolves around presenting a perfect version of your life, no matter the detriment to your mental health. It’s a vicious cycle. Yet, here we are, with another social media that’s going...

WSPNs Selena Liu discusses Quizlets decision to lock most of its features behind a paywall.

Opinion: Quizlet needs to be more accessible

Selena Liu November 15, 2022

Whether I was learning the different parts of the cell in freshman year biology, memorizing the seven strong acids in sophomore year chemistry or studying for my vocabulary test in junior year English,...

WSPNs Reva Datar discusses how much pressure students are under, and how burn out is a common thing for many, including herself.

Opinion: Hi, I’m burnt out, but let’s pretend I’m not

Reva Datar November 14, 2022

I’ve been standing in the same spot in my bedroom for the past ten minutes. Tears are streaming down my face, and I’m laughing quietly, hysterically to myself. It’s past 10 p.m., and I haven’t...

WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the benefits of having a dog in your life.

Opinion: Dogs are the best remedy for high school anxiety

Katya Luzarraga November 12, 2022

Your day is filled with stress and activities, with no time to even take a breath. Nothing is going your way and you want to cry, but as soon as you open your front door, there’s your dog. Their tail...

WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Kanye Wests recent hateful comments, along with his past actions towards certain groups.

Opinion: Kanye West doesn’t deserve a free pass anymore

Bella Schreiber November 10, 2022

18.2 million. That's how many people on Instagram are following Kanye West. Even worse, 31.6 million people follow him on Twitter. Millions of people enable, if not agree, with his horrible behaviors. From...

WSPNs Kally Proctor discusses the Marthas Vineyard immigration incident that occurred last September.

Opinion: Martha’s Vineyard immigration incident

Kally Proctor November 5, 2022

What was he thinking? Just last month, Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis organized a flight of almost 50 illegal migrants – mostly Venezuelan asylum seekers – from San Antonio, Texas to the tiny...

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