Eid

Yassir Ouchrif, Reporter
December 4, 2010

Eid al-Adha, or the festival of sacrifice, is a Muslim holiday celebrated on the tenth day of the final month of the Muslim calendar. This highly praised religious holiday is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the willingness of ancient Muslim leader Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience... Read more »

Orthodox Christmas

Veronica Smith, Reporter
December 4, 2010

Once a year, people sing carols, bake cookies, enjoy dinner together, and open presents underneath a tree. This day, which commemorates Jesus Christ’s birth, is known as Christmas. Most people automatically think “Dec. 25” when they hear the word Christmas. However, there are some people that celebrate... Read more »

Hanukkah

Lizzie Schott, Reporter
December 2, 2010

Hanukkah is usually recognized as the Jewish holiday that lasts eight days and consists of lighting candles and getting presents. Basically, it is considered the “Jewish Christmas.” But there is much more to Hanukkah than you would think! A misconception of most is that Hanukkah is the most important... Read more »

Behind the Scenes of the Fall Play

December 1, 2010

Fighting Hate, One Voice At a Time

Parnia Zahedi, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2010

“This is my hill to climb alone.” These words, said by “Glee’s” Kurt Hummell, played by Chris Colfer, represent just one of the many battles against the bullying that teenagers face today due to prejudice and bigotry. But on November 15, the Anti-Defamation League held its annual “Concert... Read more »

Every Year Matters

Kelsey Rook, Feature Editor
November 26, 2010

Throughout the four years of high school the freshmen grow taller, the classes get harder, and the grades aren’t  unswerving A’s. Which is why leading up to senior year, students begin to realize that college is right around the corner, and what they’ve been doing in school really does matter.... Read more »

Harry Potter’s Time Turning Triva

Cathy Kiess, Production Manager
November 18, 2010

1. What is the name of the girl who ousted Dumbledore’s army? 2. What is Ron Weasley’s middle name? 3. What are the monetary conversions from knuts to sickles to galleons? 4. What vault was the Sorcerer’s Stone hidden in? 5. What was the original name of the hippogriff that Harry Potter... Read more »

Westfield Honor Code Goes Over the Top

Aimee Cho, Online Editor
November 16, 2010

The honor code is a constant presence at Langley.  Students are often reminded by their teachers that they must cite their sources in papers and homework assignments, or else risk getting a zero. However, the recently changed honor code at Westfield High School takes the issue of cheating prevention... Read more »

Hip Hop Culture Club

Kate Bush, Staff Writer
November 10, 2010

You don’t need to be an amazing singer to join Langley’s new Hip-Hop Culture club. The club was recently started by senior Matt Olfat, who wanted “to think of something original and fun” for students enjoyment, since there are already so many clubs dedicated to helping less fortunate communities... Read more »

Interact Club

Andrew Havasy, Staff Writer
November 10, 2010

Langley’s very own Interact Club has been helping the community for years, but now certain students are taking their desires to aid the community all the way to New York City. Nicole Zaccack, the President of Langley’s Interact Club, explained that, “some of our members are going to New York to... Read more »