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Nicole Saldivia

Nicole Saldivia, Editor

Nicole is a Senior at Westside High school and this is her second year as editor for The Howler News. She enjoys reading, drawing and watching soccer.

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Is the internet a basic human right?

Is the internet a basic human right?

Nicole Saldivia, Editor May 16, 2017

Adviser Note:  This is Nicole's final story for the Howler News.  She will graduate from Westside on Sunday, May 28th.  It has been such a pleasure working with Nicole for the past 2 years.  She is...

Unsatisfied viewer of American Media.

Trust in the American Media at An All Time Low. Why?

Nicole Saldivia, Editor March 27, 2017

  "No news source is purely unbiased. No matter their ways of funding or ownership, a source of information will always be spinned (presented) in a opinionated manner."- Noble Dixon (12th) Trust...

AHHH Rats!

AHHH Rats!

Nicole Saldivia, Editor March 20, 2017

You may have noticed a recent upturn in rodents around Westside high school. From  making their way through the bleachers at basketball games in the lego gym to scurrying past audiences inside the black...

Staff Pick- 3%

Nicole Saldivia, Editor February 8, 2017

3% is a Netflix original created by an all Brazilian cast and staff. This dystopian show is eight episodes long, each episode is around 45 minutes long and are subtitled due to it being in Portuguese....

Last Call to Pre-Order Yearbook

Last Call to Pre-Order Yearbook

Nicole Saldivia, Editor January 11, 2017

January 31st is the absolute last day to pre-order a yearbook! If you want to ensure yourself a tangible copy of high school memories, be sure to take the opportunity to pre-order a 2017 book. Howler...

Miracle on 34th Street Preview

Miracle on 34th Street Preview

Nicole Saldivia, Editor December 1, 2016

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Westside with Varsity T-Pro's production of Miracle on 34th Street showing this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This classic comedic holiday tale revolves...

Bowl of Life

Bowl of Life

Nicole Saldivia and Elizabeth George November 11, 2016

Ending hunger in Houston is the goal for Westside's Bowl of Life, alongside six other High Schools in Houston. This is the Bowl of Life's biggest volunteer activity yet, and a fun way to participate in...

Cable television finds itself at death’s door

Cable television finds itself at death’s door

Nicole Saldivia, Editor October 30, 2016

A change in times in the entertainment business can be seen through Generation Y and Z’s television watching patterns. No longer does an individual have to eagerly await for their show to air on cable...

Would YOU like a free Whataburger gift card? (Closed Contest)

Would YOU like a free Whataburger gift card? (Closed Contest)

Elizabeth George and Nicole Saldivia October 28, 2016

CONGRATS TO JENNIFER WILSON & DYLAN WILSON ON WINNING THE CHICK-FIL-A AND WHATABURGER GIFTCARDS! Here's the scoop! Howler News is hosting a mock election: Monday through Friday of next week (10/31-11/4) during...

Battle of the West

Nicole Saldivia, Editor October 3, 2016

Friday the 23rd  kicked off Westside's first rivalry of the season against Westbury with a thrilling 46-0 win.  The wolves are now up 1-4 and head to play Lamar this Friday, September 30th, at 7:00....

How to Pick the Right College

How to Pick the Right College

Nicole Saldivia, Editor September 20, 2016

Westside students, picking a college can be tough, but it doesn't have to be. With these helpful tips and advice, a clear path to college is surely in your future! Think about what you want to pursue....

Staff Pick: “Gene Wilder Tribute”

Nicole Saldivia, Editor September 15, 2016

It's been a little over two weeks since acclaimed actor, Gene Wilder, died on August 29th, 2016. He will be forever remembered as Willy Wonka, and Young Frankenstein to households across the world, but...

Fun Fact: The woman you see crowning Miss Bantz is the current Miss Teen USA

Wolf to Watch – Skylar Bantz

Elizabeth George and Nicole Saldivia August 26, 2016

Skylar Bantz is making a storm in her glamorous pursuits, from acting out in T-Pro, to being active in Future's Academy while in the heat of senior year; this 'Miss Kemah Teen 2016' has a very...

Copa America is coming to Houston

Copa America is coming to Houston

Nicole Saldivia, Editor March 2, 2016

June 3rd starts of the first official game of the Copa America 2016, with host team USA against Colombia in Santa Clara, California. Tickets are already beginning to sell out for this match as well as...

Anna Ellis, during a rehearsal of Westside T-Pros recent production of Robin Hood.

Bucket Hats, New Balances and Birkenstocks

Nicole Saldivia, Editor January 25, 2016

  Normcore; a unisex fashion trend characterized by unpretentious, average-looking clothing. You’ve probably seen elements of this style without having heard of it. How can something...

The Hunger Games Trilogy Comes To An End

The Hunger Games Trilogy Comes To An End

Nicole Saldivia, Editor November 24, 2015

The conclusion to a multi-million dollar franchise based on works by Suzanne Collins was released on Friday, November 20th.  This final adaptation was the second part derived from the novel Mockingjay....

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