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Steven Rubenstein: a taste of teaching and entertaining

Highlights • April 30, 2018

Vivian Geilim opinion editor Jason Harward editor-in-chief Dr. Steven Rubenstein, the longtime teacher of AP Literature, has had a unique past before choosing to become a teacher. After a few years teaching...

Board of Education promises no reconfiguration during 2018-19 school year

Highlights • February 9, 2018

Jason Harward co-editor-in-chief In the interest of moving forward with a simpler, more focused approach toward reconfiguration, the Board of Education unofficially promised the community that no students...

Norman Aid presents ‘Reality Party’ to parents

Highlights • October 25, 2017

Jason Harward co-editor-in-chief Vivian Geilim opinion editor Parents walk from room to room in what can only be described as a “haunted house” of reckless behavior. The binge drinking, fighting and...

New turf renovation promises safer experience for athletes

Highlights • September 29, 2017

Jason Harward editor-in-chief The installation of a new synthetic turf, which began Aug. 1, is expected to finish and be ready for play on Monday, Oct. 9. While the old turf had outlived its life by 5...

Mead brings experience, enthusiasm to new administration

Highlights • September 11, 2017

Jason Harward co-editor-in-chief Mark Mead is the boss. But, instead of changing his style for his new position, Mead continues to preach collaboration and positivity, important traits during construction...

Swim places third in Ocean League finals, seniors bid farewell

Highlights • May 8, 2017

Jason Harward design editor The varsity swim team placed third overall in Ocean League finals on Friday, May 5, with only one swimmer, senior Greg Ayzenberg, moving to the next round. The team’s 494...

Kick for a Cure showcases heart on and off field

Highlights • January 9, 2017

Jason Harward, design editor The girls varsity soccer team partnered with the Tower Cancer Research Foundation (TCRF) in their fundraising event Kick for a Cure, which raised $1,400 through food sales...

Highlights sheds a new light on Thanksgiving

Highlights • November 22, 2016

Family importance of Thanksgiving Isaiah Freedman sports editor Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to indulge in heavy, sleep-inducing food and warm, cozy family time around the blazing fire as the winds...

Hosting a tremendous election viewing party

Highlights • November 8, 2016

Jason Harward, graphics editor Note: this piece is satirical and meant to be taken as such. Some things in life are certain. Black Friday sales will begin in the middle of June. There will be a typo in...

University of Chicago recognizes Minna Kim

Highlights • November 6, 2016

Jason Harward, graphics editor English teacher Minna Kim received the “Outstanding Educator” Award from the University of Chicago at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Nov. 1. The award was...

Students reflect on impact of substance abuse

Highlights • October 14, 2016

Jason Harward staff writer Jamie Kim news editor Drugs and alcohol are a part of many students’ high school experience, whether one wants to admit it or not. As the Teen Rehab Center (TRC) puts it,...

Meet Westwood’s Favorite Deli, Fat Sal’s

Highlights • October 10, 2016

Jason Harward, staff writer AJ Wolken, staff writer Fat Sal’s is the heart of late night foods and the innovator of restaurants, putting as many fried foods as possible in its sandwiches. Although the...