Sophia Tran

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer

Sophia Tran (10) is starting her first year as a part of The Nexus. She enjoys sewing new wardrobe pieces and lion dancing on the weekends.

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Lim skis, competes internationally

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

As Allie Lim (10) stood at the starting gate, her skis rested on the icy slopes of the Mona ParkYongPyong ski resort for the International Junior Ski Competition in Pyeongchang, Korea. The competition...

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Mackenzie O’Mara, Ella Bergsmedh, and Sophia Tran • March 14, 2025

Embarrassment is a social construct

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025

Embarrassment is a universal human experience, often filling one with an overwhelming desire to disappear or escape. However, lately, I’ve been noticing faults in this emotion, finding that my own...

Note by Note

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

As Victor Mirea (11) sat in front of his students during one of his electric guitar lessons, he heard the students' uncertain strumming, shaky notes that were weakly plucked faltered through the air....

Holding up the sky

Karis Chen and Sophia Tran • December 20, 2024

Eva Porter (12) scrolled through endless webpages as she scoured the internet searching for articles that she could use for her APES assignment. Glaring headlines of climate change news flashed across...

MacMartin finds fruitful passion in gardening

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

Twenty-three years ago, science teacher David MacMartin knelt down in the yard of his first home to plant the seeds of a passionfruit vine. His hands gently burrowed through the soil, carefully cultivating...

Preservation of cultural identities, familial bonds adds value to our lives

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

The rhythmic drums echoed through Westview High School’s Lunar New Year festival as the weight of the lion’s head pressed down on my shoulders; my swift body was in motion as I showcased the techniques...

Wong translates skills learned from baseball into volleyball

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

As KoaWong (12) stood on the volleyball court, he focused on the ball in his hand, feeling its weight. As he prepared to serve, the familiar swing of his arm brought back memories of his time on...

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Mackenzie O’Mara, Delaney Hennigan, and Sophia Tran • November 1, 2024

Koppa mentors future STEM students

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

Sanchay Koppa (10) entered the classroom, his eyes scanning as his young students busily worked on their LEGO projects, their laughter filling the room. But in the midst of the activity, he noticed one...

How to do a lib extention

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

Elkins teaches special education, adapts to specific student needs

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • September 20, 2024

One afternoon in Ms. Elkins’ special education classroom, the air fryer hummed softly in the corner. Shelly, a student known for her picky eating habits, stood nearby, waiting patiently as her beloved...

Taking multiple school electives allows me to explore my interests

Sophia Tran, Staff Writer • September 20, 2024

Before I even stepped foot on campus, I felt like I had already known every inch of Westview High School. That summer before my freshman year was a whirlwind of orientation sessions, endless emails, and...

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Karis Chen, Abby Klubeck, and Sophia Tran • August 30, 2024

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Reigning in AI

Leanne Fan, Opinions Editor • March 14, 2025

Not a single major news outlet missed the story about the strange new presence in everyday life. Millions of curious people rushed to the site, ...