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The Nexus

Sophie Doell

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer

Sophie Doell (10) is in her second year of The Nexus. She likes to read and plays tennis for Westview.

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Flag football dominates Senior Night game

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

The girls flag football team concluded their senior night with a 39-0 shutout victory against Clairemont High School, Oct. 24. The win punctuateds the last regular season game of the team’s first-ever...

Watching the Padres brings me joy

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

After the San Diego Chargers became the Los Angeles Chargers in 2016, the professional sports community in our city hasn’t been the same. With the loss of football, San Diegans have turned to our only...

Proposition 32 to increase minimum wage

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

My parents have never been the type to supply me with money whenever I ask. They always strive to further my understanding of the value of a dollar and what I spend on non-necessities comes out of my own...

Professor Brian McKendricks lectures about global linguistics in dual-enrollment class Intro to Anthropology, Oct. 3. The college course was introduced this year.

[Photo] Cultural Anthropology class added, stimulates college course

Abby Klubeck, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Professor Brian McKendricks lectures about global linguistics in dual-enrollment class Intro to Anthropology, Oct. 3. The college course was introduced this year.

Gabriel participates in international volleyball tournaments

Sabrina Martins and Sophie Doell September 20, 2024

Keila Gabriel (12) is the newest edition to the  girls varsity volleyball team, but her talents have taken further than our home gym. The 6 '4 left-handed opposite hitter has dominated courts all across...

I’m glad my parents got divorced

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

I was 7 when my parents divorced. After I was told, my mom and dad drove me to my mom’s soon-to-be townhome and asked me how I felt about it.  I replied with a half-hearted “it’s cool” and...

Peterson joins Westview as new assistant principal

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

Earlier this year, Hee-Jin Peterson was selected to be a new assistant principal at Westview starting the 2024-2025 school year. Peterson’s history as an educator first began in 1997, as part of the...

Review: Short n’ Sweet

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

Last week, on August 23rd, Sabrina Carpenter released her 5th studio album Short N’ Sweet. This album spans 36 minutes made up of 12 songs, including two of her most popular hits “Espresso” and “Please...

Mann oversees snack bar for her final year

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer May 31, 2024

At 9 in the morning on March 2, Rancho Pẽnasquitos Little League (RPLL) opened its 2024 season. Not only did this day start the baseball season, but also the season of the “World-Famous RPLL Snack...

Signing off: student-athlete commits

Signing off: student-athlete commits

Sébastien Wenger - University of Alabama Sébastien Wenger (12) began swimming when he was only 2 and started competitively by 4 years old. After trying football, rugby, and lacrosse in elementary...

The Tortured Poets Department Review

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department is a two-part album with a total of 31 tracks that was released on April 19. The album itself covers topics from intense heartbreak to feeling...

Sax to stocks: O’Beirne rocks on

Athena Schmelzer and Sophie Doell April 5, 2024

Business and finance teacher Paul O’Beirne lived a regular life consisting of attending school up until his college years. He graduated high school and then enrolled in community college, not expecting...

Temu takes advantage of its users

Temu takes advantage of its users

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

  As an avid shopper, the flashing “90% off” Temu ad that pops up on every single website I visit is enticing enough to persuade me to download the app to explore an offer that seems too good...

Clevenger juggles full range of French classes

Clevenger juggles full range of French classes

Sophie Doell, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

  Mademoiselle Ann Clevenger of the French department spends around five hours on Saturday grading assignments for the week. On Sunday, she spends another four hours on planning. On top of...

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