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Euriah McQueen

Euriah McQueen, Editor

Euriah McQueen is a 12th grader and this is her fourth year on the Howler New staff. Her freshman year she was in photojournalism where she took photos and did small writing excerpts for the school newspaper. Now she is embarking on her third and final year on the student newspaper as one of the editors. Euriah is a 4 year member and captain of Inertia Dance Company here at Westside High School. In her free time she likes to hang out with friends and go to the movies.

"It takes an athlete to dance, but a artist to be a dancer" ~Shanna LaFluer

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Girl Scout Cookie Season 2019

Girl Scout Cookie Season 2019

Euriah McQueen, Editor January 14, 2019

Its that time of year again. Girl Scout Cookies are now on sale! This year Girl Scouts is celebrating a new cookie which is called the Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie. It has rich caramel, semisweet chocolate...

The struggle of the middle class

The struggle of the middle class

Euriah McQueen, Editor November 10, 2018

In today's society there are many people that are in the middle class that are financially stable, but there are times when it can get hard to make ends meet. At a young age being a in the middle class...

Staff Pick: Dessert Gallery

Staff Pick: Dessert Gallery

Euriah McQueen, Editor October 31, 2018

Sara Brook, the owner of Dessert Gallery has been serving Houston since 1995.  The cute cozy cafe offering cake by the slice, dipped cookies, brownies & more along with boxed lunches. From sweet treats...

Staff Pick: The House with Clocks in its Walls

Euriah McQueen, Editor October 3, 2018

The House with the Clocks in the wall is based on the novel by John Bellairs. The story is set in 1955 when a teenager Lewis Barnvelts parent are killed in a car accident and he is sent to live with his...

HISD School Times

HISD School Times

Euriah McQueen, Editor September 24, 2018

As everyone has heard since the end of last school year, HISD was making some big changes for the 2018-2019 school years. The first big change that has been implemented is the school times for all elementary,...

2018-2019 School Year

2018-2019 School Year

Euriah McQueen, Writer March 7, 2018

Its official that HISD will be making some of the biggest change they have seen in about 20 years. Many students know about the new school time changes and the new magnet program regulation, but what does...

Freshman Tashuana Reed

Valentines Day at Westside High School

Euriah McQueen, Writer February 14, 2018

Valentines days is a time to celebrate romance and love, but the origins of this festival of candy and cupids was actually dark, bloody and a bit muddled. From February 13 to the 15 when the Romans celebrated...

The Drastic Changes to the HISD Magnet Program

The Drastic Changes to the HISD Magnet Program

Euriah McQueen, Writer February 3, 2018

On Saturday, January 20th, HISD officials stated that they will need to cut around 200 million dollars from its 2018-2019 budget in order to deal with the increased financial outlook. In addition to the...

Digi-tail Piracy

Digi-tail Piracy

Euriah McQueen, Writer December 15, 2017

Digital Piracy is the illegal issuing of copyrighted material. Copyrighted material is anything from illegally downloading movies, songs, e-books, and or software. If you chose to share a movie, song,...

Girls as Boy Scouts

Girls as Boy Scouts

Euriah McQueen, writer November 14, 2017

The Boy scouts of American organization has recently decided that they were going to start including girls. The 107 year old organization announced on the October 12 that they were going start allowing...

Is Dance and Cheer a Sport?

Is Dance and Cheer a Sport?

Euriah McQueen and Lili Sullivan November 6, 2017

Many people have different views on weather or not cheer and dance is considered to be a sport. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary a sport is anything that requires you to engage in any activities...

Impact on a Wolf Family ---- Harvey

Impact on a Wolf Family —- Harvey

Euriah McQueen, Writer October 2, 2017

Hurricane Harvey ripped through southeast Texas breaking rain gauge records with 70+ inches of rain. Many families did not expect this much damage or catastrophe. As the days went on three full days of...

How has social media changed the entertainment experience/bussiness?

How has social media changed the entertainment experience/bussiness?

Euriah McQueen, Writer March 29, 2017

  We live in a world full of many technologies that serves as easy access to a wide variety of media, including, television, books, movies, the Internet and much more. The information that is provided...

Girl Scout Cookie Season

Girl Scout Cookie Season

Euriah McQueen, Writer February 6, 2017

Its that time of year again and your fellow girl scouts will be out posted, ready to make there next sale. Everyone has a special place in their heart for Girl Scout Cookies. Not only because they are...

Read 12.16:  Final Draft----When Donald Trump says “Make America Great Again” what does he mean

Read 12.16: Final Draft—-When Donald Trump says “Make America Great Again” what does he mean

Euriah McQueen, Writer January 4, 2017

"Make America Great Again" Its a cliche and it also Donald Trump's campaign slogan, but what exactly does it mean when he say that exactly? Mr. Trump has been slow to answer the question, but he finally...

Fine Arts: Choir and Band Results

Fine Arts: Choir and Band Results

Euriah McQueen, Writer November 2, 2016

The Westside High School Marching Band qualify for the Area UIL competition, Tuesday, October 25. Our Westside band competed to qualify for the Area competition. They got a wonderful score of all 1's,...

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[Photo] The day I saved a life

Kiara Guyton, Writer October 17, 2016

How is dance perceived at Westside?

How is dance perceived at Westside?

Kiara Guyton and Euriah McQueen October 4, 2016

Dance can be defined in many ways and can be artistically shown in various methods. To some, dancing is a way for them to express themselves with no room for judgement. To others, dance is simply a leisure...

Coaches Corner

Coaches’ Corner

Euriah McQueen, Photographer and Writer August 26, 2016
Wolf Football season has begun, so join us each week for Head Coach Mason's Coaches' Corner, where he gives you run down of the Mighty Wolves on the field.
The Westside Wear Story

The Westside Wear Story

Euriah McQueen, Photographer May 20, 2016

Editorial: Vendoland

Editorial: Vendoland

Euriah McQueen, Photographer/ Writer March 2, 2016

Vendoland at Westside is like fast food for the people that don’t have off campus. During the first few weeks of school Vendoland was the place to get some good food. Now everything has just gone downhill....

Inertia is the High Point Team.

Inertia is the High Point Team.

Euriah McQueen, photographer/writer February 17, 2016

All the long practices and tired faces finally paid off for Inertia Dance Company,  and Inertia 2. when they  took their dances on the  floor at the HISD Dance Competition.  Held at Waltrip High...

Competition Season Begins for Westside Dance

Competition Season Begins for Westside Dance

Euriah McQueen, Photographer February 3, 2016

  The Pride Dance Team of Westside High School hosted the West Coast Elite Dance Competition, here in our Performance Gym, on Saturday, January 29th.  There where 150+ competitors from area dance...

Desmond Cannon rocking the normcore fashion trend

[Photo] Bucket Hats, New Balances and Birkenstocks

Nicole Saldivia, Editor January 25, 2016

Desmond Cannon rocking the normcore fashion trend

Dress Code: Its Just Clothes

Dress Code: It’s Just Clothes

Ebony B. and Euriah McQueen January 22, 2016

“It’s Just Clothes” Picture this, you’re on your way to your 4th period class, and you get called over by a dean. Bam! There goes your class time, because now you’re on your way to the attendance...

When Westside tries to get into the Christmas Spirit with the one poinsettia.

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When Westside tries to get into the Christmas Spirit with the one poinsettia.

The cast of T-Pros production of Blithe Spirit was all smiles during their photocall.  Yes, she is a ghost.

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The cast of T-Pro's production of "Blithe Spirit" was all smiles during their photocall. Yes, she is a ghost.

Pride always as a great time during first period. Keep those legs high with a big smile.

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Pride always as a great time during first period. Keep those legs high with a big smile.

Darrian playing a great game of tennis during first period after a ankle injury

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Darrian playing a great game of tennis during first period after a ankle injury

Its always a good day for Karolina at Minute Maid park

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Its always a good day for Karolina at Minute Maid park

T-Pro cast of the play Blithe Spirit are all smiles during the photo call after a great first show

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T-Pro cast of the play "Blithe Spirit" are all smiles during the photo call after a great first show

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