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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

The Nexus

Lillian Wong

Lillian Wong, Staff Writer

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Watson-Parris teaches children with autism about beach safety

Lillian Wong and Luna Lee August 29, 2025

Olivia Watson-Parris (10) swam through the swelling ocean with a young girl with autism who she was paired with for the Bridge to the Beach program. The shores of Mission Beach seemed as far as the horizon,...

Gabrielle Ngo (11) spikes the ball in the second set against Del Norte in the San Diego Varsity Classic tournament, Aug. 16. They won 2-1, clinching a spot in the semi-finals.

Girls volleyball reaches semis in first tournament, places third overall

Lillian Wong and Sophie Nguyen August 29, 2025

Westview was placed in the winning bracket after blazing through the competition on the first day of the San Diego Varsity Classic [SDVC] volleyball tournament. The Wolverines faced University City, Pacific...

Noa Magbanua (11) shoots the ball against SDA during CIF championships, May 17. The Wolverines kept within on point throughout the first half but later fell behind.

Boys lacrosse loses CIF championships against SDA

Lillian Wong, Staff Writer June 6, 2025

With a game tied 1-1 for almost two quarters, Westview had two players in the penalty box during the third quarter of CIF finals at Westview, May 17. After a close win against Patrick Henry in the semi-finals,...

Cook plays bass in rock n’ roll band, ‘Maniacs in Charge’

Lillian Wong, Staff Writer June 6, 2025

Colleen Cook (9) stood under bright stage lights rocking her head and strumming her bass at the 28th annual Fiesta de los Peñasquitos, May 9. She smiled at the crowd gathering to watch her band: The Maniacs...

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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