Opening night of the annual WVTC One Acts Festival, May 11, was a success. As the curtains closed, actors filed backstage to remove mics and costume pieces before greeting family and friends outside. Typical...

Art teacher Keith Opstad’s spider senses were tingling when he first began reviewing Westview’s total instructional minutes. There were big discrepancies between Westview’s numbers and other schools. “The...

Since I can remember, there have always been days where the teacher locks the door, closes the blinds, and turns off the lights, while students cram into a dusty, back corner of the classroom. And though...

Lack of adequate child care affects a large portion of San Diego residents. Approximately 190,000 children under 12 in San Diego have no stay-at-home parent or available childcare service. Measure H would...

Charisse Ho (11) runs her own jewelry business, so when the opportunity to participate in a project to raise money for clean water arose, she saw it as a perfect opportunity to use her business to help...

KAEDEN BERNER Boys Cross Country Kaeden Berner (11) is third-ranked on the boys cross country team, setting a new three-mile PR of 16:39:2 at the CCA Ravens Fleet Feet Invitational, Sept. 3. He...

Among Us may have died out, but sometimes I still feel like an impostor faking my way through life.  Everyone always seems to know what they’re doing, but even after being a part of the newspaper...

Anupama Khanwale (10) was named after her mom’s classmate. According to Khanwale, she was given this name because her mom wanted her to be smart like her classmate. “Parents name their kids after...

Since birth, Lola Ferguson (10) has suffered from cystic fibrosis. The disease weakens her organs, putting her at risk of developing other complications that could compromise her health.  According...

In a close game between Westview and Mt. Carmel, the boys basketball team pushed through and secured a 73-66 victory, Jan. 7. Despite an early Mt. Carmel lead during the first quarter, the Wolverines...

Growing up the youngest of four sisters, Meredith Dahl (10) was accustomed to goodbyes. But this time, it was different. “With my other sisters, they would be gone at school and their jobs,” Dahl...

Micayla Lillie (10) has struggled with social anxiety for as long as she can remember. One of her main challenges is finding ways to release nervous energy during interactions. As a result, she often...

Zoey Choi (10) tugged at her shirt collar in the sticky heat. She much preferred lounging in her air-conditioned bedroom with a book in hand. Many San Diegans relish the hot weather, but others, like Choi,...