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The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

Wingspan Online

The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

Wingspan Online

New advocacy group promoting diversity in women's rights

New advocacy group promoting diversity in women’s rights

May 6, 2019

Inclusivity of women and women’s rights is something that is strangely a topic of controversy, scorn and ridicule. Even though women make up the majority of the American population, as well as the majority...

Top 10 Earth Day Activities

Top 10 Earth Day Activities

April 22, 2019

Today, April 22, is Earth Day. Here are some of the best ways you can give back to the environment and turn your average day into one good for the planet. Visit a flea market, yard sale, or thrift...

Anti-vaccine movement harmful to society

Anti-vaccine movement harmful to society

March 27, 2019

I do not feel guilty when I say this. I have absolutely no patience for anti-vaccination advocates. Listen, I know that conspiracies, no matter how ridiculous they are, still have some basis of fact....

Polar vortex not the end of global warming

Polar vortex not the end of global warming

February 5, 2019

Winter has been in full swing as we entered the beginning of February. It also just so happens that a third of the United States was frozen just last week. Temperatures in the negative double digits, dangerous...

Review: "Bandersnatch"

Review: “Bandersnatch”

January 7, 2019

On Dec. 28, 2018, Netflix presented the world with a belated Christmas gift in the form of “Bandersnatch,” the 'choose your own adventure' extended episode of the show “Black Mirror.” The film,...

Movie industry lacks creativity

Movie industry lacks creativity

January 4, 2019

I am an animation person. Anyone who knows me knows that. I would much rather watch an episode of a cartoon or an animated film than whatever live action TV show people tell me I should watch. I find animation...

Popular holiday tune not a controversy

Popular holiday tune not a controversy

December 6, 2018

It is truly one of the most wonderful times of year. It is a time of holidays, family, friends and delicious winter treats. People everywhere can’t wait to sit in their warm homes and crank up some good...

Honors theater class wins award at state competition

Honors theater class wins award at state competition

November 19, 2018

West Henderson’s honors theater class traveled to the state North Carolina Theater Conference (NCTC) competition on Wednesday, Nov. 14 to perform their play, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the...

Antisemitism rampant in US culture

Antisemitism rampant in US culture

November 1, 2018

On multiple occasions, I’ve been moved to tears while attending synagogue. Most of the time, this is because I’m overwhelmed with the love I have for my people and my culture. However, sometimes it’s...

Lady Falcons volleyball team defeats Jesse Carson

Lady Falcons volleyball team defeats Jesse Carson

November 1, 2018

West Henderson’s Lady Falcons volleyball team defeated Jesse Carson High Tuesday, Oct. 30. The ladies won the first set 25-10, second set 25-11, and third set 25-11. Junior Addison Hichman said the...

Transgender rights potentially violated by Trump administration

Transgender rights potentially violated by Trump administration

October 29, 2018

No human should be erased. Hopefully, this statement is obvious to everyone. Every life has a voice, a purpose and a reason to be respected. This isn’t a #AllLivesMatter statement. This is about the...

Indie rock band Hippo Campus plays at local music venue

Indie rock band Hippo Campus plays at local music venue

October 17, 2018

Monday night, the Minnesota-based indie rock band Hippo Campus took the stage at the Orange Peel music venue. The band is currently on their "Bambi" tour for the recent release of their Sep. 2018 album...

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