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THE STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

THE WATCHDOG

THE STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

THE WATCHDOG

LIAM PAYNE’S TRAGIC PASSING
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HOW TO BECOME AN ALPHA MALE: THE DANGERS OF OUR OBSESSION WITH SELF HELP
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER?
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HAVE WESTFIELD SENIORS KEPT THEIR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
HAVE WESTFIELD SENIORS KEPT THEIR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
Reet Bhangu, Editor-in-Chief • February 4, 2025

.         By this time in January, the excitement of the new year has already turned into despair as students return to school. New Year's resolutions are easily broken...

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STUDENTS FAVORITE CHRISTMAS PLACES
Saad Jamili, Staff Writer • January 12, 2025

.         The holidays are full of excitement and happiness, especially for students looking for their favorite travel places.When we think about where they want to go...

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THANKSGIVING THEATRE
THANKSGIVING THEATRE
Guery Escobar Arce, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024

The holiday season is drawing near, and to accompany your hopefully well-made turkey, multiple hopefully well-made movies are approaching their release dates! New releases,...

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NCAA BASKETBALL MARCH MADNESS
Anish Pulugujju, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025

March Madness 2025: What’s Happening in This Year’s Tournament?           March Madness is in full swing, and this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament...

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Senior Midfielder Charles McGarry looks for a scoring opportunity against Centreville.
BOYS LACROSSE FALLS TO CENTREVILLE 4-5, SEASON BREAKDOWN AND STATE CONTENDERS
Edward Livingston, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025

          Coming off of an 8-8 preceding season that saw Westfield get trounced by Langley in the opening round of the regional tournament, the 2024-2025 lacrosse season...

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ATHLETE OF THE ISSUE: JONAH MEYER
Catie Cowsill, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025

           In the competitive world of high school sports, few athletes manage to stand out. This month, we have a certain athlete who definitely caught our eye. Ladies...

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A MILLION TIMES
A MILLION TIMES
Caroline Nelson, Guest Writer • January 23, 2023

      Something tells me I’ve done this a million times before.         I take slow steps into the endless white void that lies ahead. My legs have steadily...

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AUTUMN FALLING
AUTUMN FALLING
Anonymous Author, Guest Writer • January 23, 2023

The moment when I first saw you under That tree, wind blowing, and our minds racing The first sight of you struck me like thunder As you came to me, my heart was pacing Sooner...

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BROKEN GLASS AND LIQUID
BROKEN GLASS AND LIQUID
Kylie Hunt, Guest Writer • January 23, 2023

Your voice travels into my head, and echoes against my skull My head shatters like a broken vase; it falls to the floor along with my body, I drop. Your screams melt the...

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Saad Jamili, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025

.         Looking for a place to chill, have fun, and meet new people? Check out Afghan club. Whether it's for just hanging out or anything else this club has it all. It's just good vibes and cool activities. .         We have a place called the Afghan Club located in B105....

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Elective of the Issue: Studio Art

Priya Bhangu, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025

.         During course selection, there can be a lot of different classes to choose from. Here’s why you should choose Studio Art as one of your electives.  .         The...

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Amna Muhammed, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025

.         During my junior year, I had a math teacher, Mrs. Reinemann. I walked into class thinking it would be another casual year. She seemed sweet, funny, and had good teaching methods. .         Mrs. Reinemann started off at "Mary Baldwin", an all-girls school, where she...

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