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The Nexus

Delaney Hennigan

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer

Delaney Hennigan (11) is in her second year of The Nexus. She loves to write and run. She is a part of track, cross country, and soccer.

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AP CSP takes on no-phone challenge

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Each year, computer science teacher Rachel Neumann’s AP Computer Science Programming students take on the “Bored and Brilliant Challenge.” The assignment involves listening to a podcast about the...

Banning legacy admissions promotes an equitable and merit-based system

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Starting with this year’s high school senior class, California will join four other U.S. states in banning legacy admissions for college. This means that private non-profit colleges will no longer be...

Parker McDevitt (12) races three miles. He ended with a time of 15:27, and placed 17th out of 250.

Cross country runs in CCA invitational, ranks seventh

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

Including all terrains, from flat stretches of dirt and grass, to rough inclined pavement and a 200m finish on the track, the CCA Ravens XC Invitational held the first three-mile race of the season for...

Technology Distances Neighbors

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

Throughout my life, my parents have recounted  countless stories about the close ties they had with their childhood communities. Whether it was hearing about their annual block parties or daily hangouts...

Unity Basketball Game cultivates inclusivity

Unity Basketball Game cultivates inclusivity

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Westview’s annual Unity Basketball Game was held on Feb. 8. The Unity Basketball Game is an opportunity to give disabled students, who are typically unable to participate in sports, a chance to play...

Night Swim

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

On Jan. 15, I walked into the movie theater not expecting much out of Night Swim because it had been a while since a horror movie lived up to my expectations of being truly terrifying. By the time I walked...

McMurrey ajusts to varsity team’s dynamic as only freshman player

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

As Elle McMurrey (9) stepped onto the field to play her first varsity soccer game, Dec. 5, she could feel her nerves setting in and the pressure getting to her. She had been waiting for this moment since...

Club sports pose risks for teenagers

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

At some point, young athletes become too old for recreational leagues and turn to the world of club sports. These clubs are typically open to athletes from about 5 years old to seniors in high school....

Lam ups game to new level in second year

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer December 22, 2023

With the ball in his hand and feet behind the free throw line, Lawrence Lam (10)  prepares to take his foul shots, with the clock reading only fifteen seconds into the game. His first shot sinks into...

With new lineup, girls soccer readies to defend Cif Open title

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

With cooling temperatures and shorter days, the season of fall sports season is slowly coming to an end, and winter sports are right around the corner. For the varsity girls soccer team, more will change...

Rowan Hannaman (11) runs through the first turn during his race, reaching the half mile marker in the Morley Field course, Nov. 11. He ended his race with a time of 16:01, beating his PR by over 20 seconds.

[Photo] Boys cross country wins first at Morley Field CIFs

Haven Teudt, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Rowan Hannaman (11) runs through the first turn during his race, reaching the half mile marker in the Morley Field course, Nov. 11. He ended his race with a time of 16:01, beating his PR by over 20 seconds.

Girls tennis team places sixth in Palomar League

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

With temperatures getting cooler and each day becoming shorter, the season of fall sports is slowly coming to an end. For the girls varsity tennis team, their season has proved challenging but memorable...

Boys cross country runners compete at Woodbridge, beat personal records

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

Hearts pounding and nerves setting in, more than 200 boys grouped at the starting line, listening for the starter's pistol that would mark the Boy’s Sweepstakes Race at the Woodbridge Cross Country...

Give Back Girls craft for charity

Delaney Hennigan, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

Miley Shaver (10), Ever since she was little, she enjoyed investing time in her hobbies, like art and writing. Pursuing these creative passions and interests has always been important in her life. Her...

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