January 2022

1 Minute

Athlete of the Week Featured

Athlete Spotlight: Preston and Sara Alessio

Kaitlyn Leonard January 31, 2022

Sara and Preston Alessio, two of the most important members of the girls and boys soccer teams at Woodland, have done much to help out their teams this season. Sara, senior, and Preston, sophomore,...

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2 Minutes

News Review

Books being Banned Nation Wide

Ashley Mayfield January 19, 2022

Books are commonly banned in other schools or libraries because of racial issues, slurs, violence or controversy. A wide variety of censorship in books including sentences, pages, chapters, or whole books can limit lessons...

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2 Minutes

Community Humans Of R16

Local Young Hero: Emily Vance

Gianna Costanzo January 17, 2022

Following in the footsteps of her father, Assistant Fire Chief John Vance, sixteen-year-old Emily Vance began volunteering with Prospect’s Junior Cadets at the age of thirteen. Despite being hesitant about joining such a demanding...

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3 Minutes

News

Betty White: America’s Icon

Gianna Costanzo January 14, 2022

The world shook on December 31, 2021, when Betty White, household name for nearly seven decades, had been found dead by paramedics in her home. Older than sliced bread, colored television, and bubble gum,...

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4 Minutes

Community Featured

Learning for Productivity

Olivia Sullivan January 13, 2022

Region 16 superintendent, Michael Yamin, has a very ambitious goal for any individual who is going through Woodland’s transition program. This program helps enhance and strengthen skills that individuals contain and guide them through...

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4 Minutes

Athlete of the Week Featured

Athlete Spotlight: Kimmy and Chloe Poulos, the Power Duo

Ava Muharem January 12, 2022

Not many people would think about running around a high school as a fun activity. But for Kimberley (Kimmy) and Chloe Poulos, members of Woodland’s cross country and track, this was a crucial part...

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2 Minutes

Opinion Seasonal and Health

Student’s Favorite Traditions and Memorable Moments of the Holidays

Bryce DiGiovanna January 12, 2022

Well it’s that time of the year again, the holiday season. The snow falls, fire burns, and joyful music is played all around. There are many distinctive features of the holiday season, and special...

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Clubs

Take What You Need Bulletin Board

Gabby Costa January 11, 2022

On the colorful and eye-catching bulletin board, eight different envelopes are displayed, each labeled with a different theme, such as patience or love. Within these envelopes are quotes or phrases relating to the theme...

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4 Minutes

Arts & Entertainment

Harry Styles Treating People with Kindness

Gianna Costanzo January 11, 2022

Harry Styles has been the apple of the public’s eye for over a decade. Styles’ career began in 2010 with the boy band One Direction (2010-2015), which is commonly believed to be one of...

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2 Minutes

Faculty Featured Sports

Rosalina Santos: From Player to Coach

Gabby Costa January 10, 2022

Rosalina Santos, a 2015 Woodland Graduate, spent her Woodland career as a member of the girl’s soccer team. She came full circle and is now the coach for the JV girls soccer team and...

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