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The Nexus
The official student news site of Westview High School

The Nexus
The official student news site of Westview High School

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Lillian Wong

Lillian Wong, Staff Writer

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Havanagi collects 1,021 books for Malawi kids

Lillian Wong, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

Anushree Havanagi (9) pulled a cart stacked with books. Over the past few weeks her and her friends went door-to-door asking neighbors, friends, and strangers to donate books and raise money to build and...

Sandstrom runs Boston Marathon, averages 7:43 mile

Sandstrom runs Boston Marathon, averages 7:43 mile

Lillian Wong, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

Amanda Sandstrom, Westview alumna, math teacher, cross country and track and field coach, stood at the starting line of the Boston Marathon—the oldest and one of the most prestigious marathons in the...

After winning a face-off, Liam Thomas (12) keeps the ball safe from Mt. Carmel defense and passes to his teammate, leading to a Westview goal, April 1. Despite falling behind in the first half 6-4, the team picked up its energy and won 11-9, continuing a seventeen year winning streak against Mt. Carmel.

Second-half comeback propels lax to win over MC

Lillian Wong, Staff Writer • April 11, 2025

A second-half comeback propelled the boys lacrosse team to  an 11-9 win  against Mt. Carmel on Senior Night, April 1. Face-off specialist Liam Thomas (12) crouched at the center, preparing for the face-off...

Counselors urge students to apply for financial aid

Lillian Wong, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

The number of applicants for both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) in the 2024/2025 school year decreased by 26% from the 2023/2034...

Lee navigates partial deafness, raises awareness for disability

Lee navigates partial deafness, raises awareness for disability

Michelle Lee and Lillian Wong • February 14, 2025

ASL Club President Kiana Lee (10) stood in front of members of the ASL and Best Buddies clubs, seamlessly clenching her fist into the sign for the letter “A.” Next, she folded her thumb over an open...

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