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Summer 2024 Rewind

Summer 2024 Rewind

September 9, 2024

Boys volleyball players huddle around Head Coach Binh Hai Ly and JV Coach JJ Jokinen Aug. 29. Charlie Barker (’25) said he wishes more boys would try out. 

“It's a very football-dominated season, which is okay, but it's unfortunate that I’m the only senior playing,” Barker said.

GALLERY Boys volleyball tryouts mark beginning of season

Sophia Bateman, Editor-in-Chief: Online September 6, 2024

AI is seen to make a dominant impact in the workplace and is estimated to takeover customer service in 25% of companies, according to Business Insider. American technology company OpenAI launched ChatGPT Nov. 30, 2022, according to OpenAI.

Point Counterpoint: Is AI the way forward?

Alexandra Theofilopoulou and Rania Raj September 5, 2024

Yes - Rania Raj As I put my email draft into ChatGPT to fine-tune and perfect it, I couldn’t help but notice the amount of chats in my sidebar. I soon realized I had been using ChatGPT almost every...

The AuthEthnic Podcast, co-hosted by Social Studies Teacher Yonsoo Kang, covers nuanced topics such as race and social justice. Kang joined the podcast in 2020 and has since produced three seasons featuring various guest speakers.

Yonsoo Kang explores Asian American identity as AuthEthnic podcast co-host

Ruby Rogers, Features Editor: Print September 4, 2024

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Social Studies Teacher Yonsoo Kang was invited by his friend, Jen Lee, to be interviewed about his experience being an Asian American on her podcast titled AuthEthnic....

Some teachers argue that cellphones distract students during class, making it challenging for students to learn. According to English Teacher Christopher Moore, following the English department cellphone policy of placing phones elsewhere allowed for deeper learning.

Students, teachers consider phone usage in class

Ayra Ansari, Reporter June 14, 2024

Social Studies Teacher Lanting Xu allows students to possess their cellphones in her classroom. However, Xu said she has noticed students focus less when they have their cellphones in sight. “Students...

Head of School Matthew Horvat, Interim High School Principal Jack Phillips, Board of Trustees Chair Erin Roth and Lord Mayor of Westminster Robert Rigby present the Class of 2024 at the graduation ceremony June 8. Phillips said the Class of 2024 learned to harness each student’s unique differences into a unified asset. “The idea that they didn’t have school spirit started to change pretty quickly towards the end,” Phillips said. “Rather than seeing that as a deficit, they began to see their strengths and see that they really have a lot to offer.”

Class of 2024 graduates at Central Hall Westminster

Giulia Scolari, Features Editor: Online June 11, 2024

Video by Oskar Doepke

Renewable energy sources are being used at an increasing rate across the world, according to Irena. Community members discussed the benefits and drawbacks of the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Community discusses transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy

Alexander Sawan and Meher Sareen June 10, 2024

For Model United Nations Club Co-President Aris Perrotis (’25), the recent rise in renewable energy goes beyond the climate crisis. Perrotis said implementing renewable energy sources can increase various...

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