Maddie Comstock (11) is in her second year as a part of The Nexus. She’s an artist who loves Studio Ghibli and reading. Outside of school, she enjoys thrift shopping and hanging out with friends.
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...
Jordyn Nygren (10) crossed her fingers and opened the Westview Improv team cast list. When the spreadsheet loaded, she was shocked to discover she hadn’t just made the practice team—instead, she...
Following a parent complaint at the PUSD Board Meeting, Sept. 8, two graphic novels in PUSD libraries, Gender Queer and Fun Home have been placed under review for sexual content.
The parent, Rachelle...
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...
As Dance Troupe officer Jacqueline Tran (11) walked down to the stadium with a younger dancer for the football halftime performance, she was happy to hear how eager the clinic dancer was to perform.
Westview...
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...
Kelsey Payne (11) had always envisioned herself traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and meeting new people.
While browsing through YouTube one day, she stumbled upon a video of a girl...
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Dianna Lee
Dianna Lee (12) has been golfing ever since she could walk. From a young age, she was inseparable from the sport and very soon, she will be at the prestigious campus...
After spending most of the year brainstorming, Cassandra Nguyen (12) finally found an idea that would inspire her next play: the PACER fitness test. She realized she could relate the concept of the...
Ever since he first heard about the national Navy ROTC scholarship in freshman year, Matthew Deverell (12) has worked towards achieving it to cover his college tuition.
“I’ve always wanted to...
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...
On a recent Monday morning, I walked into math class. I greeted my tablemates
and plopped my backpack onto the floor. But before I could sit down I heard the teacher announce, “Alright class,...
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...
Abbey Cavendish Bryant had known that she would become a teacher since a young age. According to Cavendish Bryant, what she envisioned for her career path following high school was almost identical...
Melissa Peng hadn’t expected to end up back in San Diego. Originally, she planned on staying in New York City to find a job after graduating from New York University.
“My original plan was to...
I’ve always been told that Thanksgiving is a time for family and gratitude for everything you have and the things that are important to you. But so what if we’re supposed to be extra thankful this...
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,...
