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The Nexus

Evelyn Shoemaker

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor

Evelyn Shoemaker (12) is in her second year as a part of The Nexus. She is a dancer outside of Westview and enjoys painting and learning how to play the guitar.

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Beal, Shaser make college portfolios

Beal, Shaser make college portfolios

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor December 20, 2024

With a steady hand armed with acrylic paint, Maddie Beal (12) carefully outlined the seething eyes and jarring sneer of their favorite piece in their college art portfolio: “Harley Medusa.” The green...

My transition to the adult's table

My transition to the adult’s table

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor November 22, 2024

As Halloween festivities die down and November’s not-so-cold weather settles onto southern California, I am reminded of a holiday I have truthfully never really cared much about: Thanksgiving.  However,...

Shayna Mehta (12) [front] and Dylan Deng (12) [back] work in a glove box, filling cartridges with hydrogel, Monday. They both work at Solutions Matter.

[Photo] Mehta, Deng work at Solutions Matter, create medical devices

Phoebe Vo, Editor in Chief November 22, 2024

Shayna Mehta (12) [front] and Dylan Deng (12) [back] work in a glove box, filling cartridges with hydrogel, Monday. They both work at Solutions Matter.

Students find solace in fashion, strut unique style

Students find solace in fashion, strut unique style

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor November 1, 2024

Walking in the halls, you might see Grace Yang (11) with her bright pink hair, ruffly silhouette, ripped tights, pink Uggs, baby doll top, beaded jewelry, and colorful hair accessories.  Her look is...

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[Photo] Improv feels new team rhythm

Arianna Tapia, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Dancing for Joy brings positivity to senior homes

Dancing for Joy brings positivity to senior homes

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor October 11, 2024

With their slicked back ponytails and pom-poms in hand, 23 students from Dance Troupe and the Korean Pop Culture Dance Club alike, jetéd onto the wooden floor of the Belmont Village Senior Living facility,...

Ava Zamora (12) jumps to hit the ball in the game against Poway High School, Oct. 3 Despite a slow beginning, the team managed to win three consecutive sets.

[Photo] Girls volleyball defeats Poway, secures victory in three sets

Ella Bergsmedh, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Ava Zamora (12) jumps to hit the ball in the game against Poway High School, Oct. 3 Despite a slow beginning, the team managed to win three consecutive sets.

Coraline in 3D

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor September 20, 2024

Fifteen years ago, “Coraline,” a stop-motion family-horror film directed by Henry Selick, made its debut. Over its years of being released it has come to be revered as one of the best stop-motion films...

Luz Okiawa walks between Mesa Verde and Westview's library, Sept. 17. By working at both schools, she helps connect both communities.

[Photo] Traveling librarian: Oikawa supports various PUSD schools

Michelle Lee, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

Luz Okiawa walks between Mesa Verde and Westview's library, Sept. 17. By working at both schools, she helps connect both communities.

Noise on Ragweed builds bonds though music

Noise on Ragweed builds bonds though music

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor August 30, 2024

As the guitar riff of “Brazil” by Declan Mckenna flowed from the open garage, the crowd  swayed to the familiar melody on a recent Friday evening. Friends, acquaintances, neighbors, and curious onlookers...

Senior activities jeopardized due to lack of insurance

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor August 30, 2024

As of fall 2024, despite major budget cuts, ASB is working to try and offer the senior class with their annual activities – the Harbor Cruise and Disneyland trip. However, ASB could not guarantee these...

Integral math teacher, Vanderby, departs after 30-year career

Integral math teacher, Vanderby, departs after 30-year career

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor May 31, 2024

eFrom putting together the prep books for all calculus students to attending every one of Westview’s Proms since the school's opening in 2002, Stephanie Vanderby has been an integral part of Westview’s...

Maile Markley (11), Kelan Javien (11), Roman Andre Oliver (11), Romrich Brian Esparagoza (11), Aeon Vue (12), and Kyla Ho (11) perform in the theatre at PCN, April 26. This was the band's second time playing at the event.

[Photo] Presenting: RakaMK

Abby Siu, Final Focus Editor May 3, 2024

Maile Markley (11), Kelan Javien (11), Roman Andre Oliver (11), Romrich Brian Esparagoza (11), Aeon Vue (12), and Kyla Ho (11) perform in the theatre at PCN, April 26. This was the band's second time playing...

Fangirls are met with undue criticism

Fangirls are met with undue criticism

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor April 5, 2024

“Name five songs.” “What?” I ask, confused. “Well, you have a Fleetwood Mac shirt on, and if you are a true fan then you could name five of their songs,” said a girl in my math class. Even...

SWENext hosts women in STEM panel, inspires female students

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor April 5, 2024

Young women sat in the audience of the Westview theater, March 20, looking to the panelists for guidance: how do you navigate the world of STEM as a girl? In an event comprised of five women of different...

Ingstad instructs reinstated dance class

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor February 16, 2024

For the first time since 2019, Westview reintroduced a dance class this year, with Lynne Ingstad teaching it. “[I want this class to be how] it would be if they took a dance class in a college setting,”...

Resale platforms are toxic

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor January 26, 2024

  If selling on Depop has taught me anything, it’s that my guilty conscience would prevent me from ever being successful in the world of marketing. Depop is a common website where people can...

Shah leads Film Club in making documentary about Robotics

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor January 26, 2024

As president of the film club, Milan Shah (11) has big visions for the future of film at Westview, one of them being to share and help broadcast projects within the community. The film club's latest project,...

Students question edgenuity’s effectiveness

Evelyn Shoemaker and Haven Teudt December 22, 2023

With Westview’s competitive academic environment, many students feel the need to take online courses to fulfill graduation requirements for different reasons. Although it is typically used to retake...

1989 (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor November 17, 2023

On Oct. 27, 2014, Taylor Swift introduced her pop album “1989” with tracks such as “Blank Space” and “Shake It Off” that reached the Billboard Hot No. 1 within a week of the album’s release....

Shi, Lee prepare for ice skating nationals

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor November 17, 2023

In the middle of arid Nevada, Helena Shi (11) and Michelle Lee (9) found themselves at The Las Vegas Ice Center for their last ice skating mini-season competition: the Desert Ice Open Competition,...

Dahl plays victim, detective, alter-ego

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor November 16, 2023

Tyrannical millionaire Edward Worthington’s relatives, business associates, and household staff all have reason to wish the man dead. Gathered on a stormy evening at the Worthington manor to celebrate...

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[Photo] Belonging In-Between

Abby Siu, Final Focus Editor October 6, 2023

Troulis family composts, grows their garden

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor September 15, 2023

From the comfort of her very own backyard, Fotini Troulis (11), alongside her family, has been cultivating a garden of vegetables, fruits, and flowers since 2013. Growing summer and spring produce, such...

Capella trains at Boston Ballet's dance program

Capella trains at Boston Ballet’s dance program

Evelyn Shoemaker, Visuals Editor August 25, 2023

Ever since she fell in love with dancing at three years old, Sofia Capella (11) has dedicated herself to dance, mostly focusing on classical ballet technique at her studio, Southern California Ballet....

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