Writing For the News - September Edition
In this month’s episode, we focused on the return to school in September 2020. We practiced speaking in front of a camera and wrote our first stories focused on topics related to the return to school in unusual times. A most Welcome Back! to Westlake students.
September Broadcast
Anchored by Ray Lubrino '21 and Produced by Matt Last '21
An Explanation of CohortsThis year's schedules can be very confusing so Stephen Pryor '21, will tell how the schedules work and how you can help yourself.
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Hybrid ScheduleHaving school at home one day and in school, the next can be confusing when it comes to doing work. Matt Sardo '21, will give you all the need to know details on the new hybrid schedules.
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Smaller Class Sizes |
Gym during Covid |
With less students in the building the classes have way less people. Ben DiGennaro, '22 discusses why this happened and what to do to get things back to normal.
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This year’s gym class is much different than previous year’s due to Covid. Ryan Ordonez' 22, informs students on how gym class has changed for everyone.
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Electives this year |
After School clubs |
Electives have changed for the 2020 school year. Paul Julian '21, informs us on what’s different and gets insight from classmates.
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After school clubs will have to be run differently this year, if at all. Luca Sica, '21 gives us an update on these details, as well as some insight from Mr. Schenker.
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Senior Parking |
Students on the return to School 2020
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Westlake has built several new parking lots behind the middle school and out by the tennis courts. Steven Ojeda '21 goes in depth about which parking lots have been changed and the brand new privilege that will blow your mind.
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The student voice is very important to Westlake high school and it is extra important this year. Jack Panzarella '21 with some student voices.
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Senior Privileges |
Senior Privileges |
Senior privileges like the lounge and leaving for lunch are not an option due to the coronavirus. Vinny Bravo '21, will talk about why we can't have these privileges right now.
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Senior Privileges here at Westlake have been limited due to Covid-19. Sarah Lynch '21, shares more about this, and is joined by Mr. Schenker who tells us why these privileges are on hold.
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Corona Virus and Reopening School |
The three W's |
The new school year at Westlake brings on new challenges for students we talk to Matthew Last '21, about these new restrictions and guidelines
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Staying healthy in school is very important this year. Dom DiMiceli '21, talks about the 3 W''s.Wash your hands, wear your mask, and watch your distance.
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Mask Design |
Social Distancing |
Masks may help people who have Covid 19 from spreading to others. Corina Bishkoff '21, informs on the importance and fun of wearing a mask.
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Social distancing is tough in school especially when you're with your friends. Here's Marc Denunzio '21, with more about social distancing.
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Fall Sports 2020 |
Sports 2020 |
Westlake fall sports have been broken into two separate seasons and this fall season has been pushed back into the start of October. Here's Ray Lubrino '21, with more on sports.
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Westlake sports have been postponed due to Covid 19. They look to be starting late October or even early January as we maintain the precautions we look forward to and hope to go back to the sports we love. Matt Labriola '21, reporting.
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