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The student news site of Westside High School

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The student news site of Westside High School

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Aya Safie, Writer, Editor

Aya Safie is a senior at Westside High School , this is her first year being on the Howler News Staff. She's very excited to start writing. She is preparing herself for college , but also enjoying her last school year at Westside.

During her free time she enjoys writing, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends and family. Following graduation, she aspires to be a Nurse or Pharmacist in her future.

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Advice For Upcoming Seniors

Advice For Upcoming Seniors

Aya Safie, Writer May 15, 2020

My senior year was probably one of the most unique and different out of all the years of high school. I have had a lot of challenges but also many lessons. A helpful way to assist upcoming seniors is to...

College Board Updates about Online AP Exams

College Board Updates about Online AP Exams

Aya Safie, Writer April 25, 2020

Due to the COVID-19, a question everybody is asking is, what about AP Exams? During school, AP exams are usually in the month of May but due to the pandemic, the College Board had to find a new way for...

Staff Pick: Outbreak

Staff Pick: Outbreak

Aya Safie, Writer April 17, 2020

Have you ever heard of the movie called Outbreak?! Outbreak is about where army doctors are struggling to find a cure for a virus that had spread through a California town. Many people are dying and they...

A Fall from Grace

A Fall from Grace

Aya Safie, Writer February 21, 2020

Tyler Perry has done it again with another successful movie! Tyler Perry was the director of the movie called, "A Fall From Grace", this movie is about how a woman meets who she thinks is the love of her...

Attendance Appeal at Westside

Attendance Appeal at Westside

Aya Safie, Writer January 14, 2020

Do you want to graduate high school? There is a current program called, "Attendance Appeal". If you are in a situation where you need to gain any lost credits, attendance appeal is the perfect option for...

Get your FAFSA done! The earlier the better!

The importance of FAFSA for students

Aya Safie, Writer December 18, 2019

Do I qualify for FAFSA? What is FAFSA? These are the questions that parents and seniors ask themselves when applying for college. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Its purpose...

Staff Pick: Raising Dion

Staff Pick: Raising Dion

Aya Safie, Writer November 7, 2019

Have you ever heard of the TV show called Raising Dion on Netflix?! Raising Dion is a story about a bond with a mom and her son. The TV show documents difficulties they go through as Dion is changing and...

Do You Think Guidance Is Important

Do You Think Guidance Is Important

Aya Safie, Writer/Editor November 1, 2019

At Westside High School students have guidance which is a academic class in which students can benefit by studying, practicing for college tests, and getting extra help in classes that they are struggling...

What It Takes To Prepare For a Volleyball Game

What It Takes To Prepare For a Volleyball Game

Aya Safie, Writer/Editor October 18, 2019

The Westside Wolves Volleyball Team lost their last game but do not worry they will come back harder and stronger! The game took place at Delmar against Bellaire High School, one of our biggest opponents...

Photo Models: Raymond Noble and Kevin Flores

Graduation Requirements

Haadiya Meriam Al-Awady and Aya Safie October 4, 2019

Every student should read their transcripts thoroughly and get their main credits done first and save the fun for senior year. You know why? Deans at Westside High School try their best to handle each...

Photo Model: Brandon Nguyen

Student Cell Phone Policy Update 2019-2020

Haadiya Meriam Al-Awady and Aya Safie September 25, 2019

Cell phones at Westside High School seem to be a major distraction and a troublesome device that does not allow students to divert their focus towards school. However, this doesn't mean only phones but...

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