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STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
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WordroW Friday Oct. 16, 2026
WordroW Friday Oct. 16, 2026
Yuhan Xiao • October 16, 2026
The thumbnail to Hock’s most viewed video: “APUSH semester 1 review”
Lightening the Workload
Isaac Boren, Reporter • October 16, 2026
Kalista Spencer holding her energy drink of choice, Yerba Matte
The Buzz on Energy Drinks
Willow Brown, Reporter • October 14, 2026
News
Sophomore Hallie Bearden launches into her 100 yard Backstroke heat at the Round Rock ISD Aquatic Center in Round Rock, Sept. 24.
It’s “Just sports.” But the emotional toll hits female athletes where it hurts
Maya Abraham, Reporter • October 7, 2026

Sports-betting app Novig released a controversial ad featuring half-naked Sydney Sweeney across all social media platforms Sept. 9. The ad sparked immense backlash, with female athletes arguing that...

Westlake MUN delegates who attended AUSMUN. Courtesy of: Westlake Model UN Instagram (@westlakemodelun)
Model UN Wins Seven Awards at First Conference of the Year
Simon Burke, Business Manager • October 6, 2026
A multitude of AI search engines are readily available for any adolescent with access to technology, and despite the implemented limitations in some of these platforms, students often use shortcuts to fabricate ideas for assignments and classwork.
AI Use in Classroom: A Tool or a Substitute for Learning?
Ellie Ford, Reporter • October 5, 2026
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to students during a U.S Department of Health and Human Services event at Westlake High School Oct. 1 in West Lake Hills. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services announced the Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge before watching Westlake students participate in the Presidential Fitness Test.
HHS Department Announces the Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge
Joe Nogalski, Head Photographer/Photo Editor • October 4, 2026
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Sports
Freshman running back CJ Jones collides with senior wide receiver Rhett Jenkins during the Chaps 57-0 victory over the Westwood Warriors at Kelly Reeves Stadium in Austin Oct. 8.
Chaps Soundly Defeat Westwood 57-0
Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor • October 13, 2026
Freshman quarterback Davis Baker evades a tackler in the Freshman Red football game between the Westlake Chaparrals and the Round Rock Dragons at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills, Sept 30. The Chaps dominated winning 35-0.
Westlake Freshman Red Football Overpowers Round Rock 35-0
Parker Setaro, Reporter • October 7, 2026
Freshman running back CJ Jones runs with the ball during the Chaps 38-17 victory over the Round Rock Dragons at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills Oct. 1.
Football Defeats Round Rock 38-17
Joe Nogalski, Head Photographer/Photo Editor • October 4, 2026
Sophomore defensive back Hank Fredenburg and senior defensive back Freddie Tester celebrate an interception during the Chaps 38-17 victory over the Round Rock Dragons at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills Oct. 1. The Chaps came up with three interceptions, all in the first half.
Defensive Heroics Help Chaps Roll Over Dragons 38-17
Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor • October 3, 2026
Junior outside hitters Clayton Kelly and Heidi Brew and junior middle blocker Taylor Chorazy block the ball during the Chaps 3-1 win over the Round Rock Dragons Oct. 2 at Al Bennett Court in West Lake Hills. The Chaps took the first, third and fouth sets in the match.
Chaps Volleyball Gets Revenge on Round Rock to Even Season Series 1-1
Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor • October 3, 2026
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The thumbnail to Hock’s most viewed video: “APUSH semester 1 review”
Lightening the Workload
Isaac Boren, Reporter • October 16, 2026
Kalista Spencer holding her energy drink of choice, Yerba Matte
The Buzz on Energy Drinks
Willow Brown, Reporter • October 14, 2026
Senior Debate Captain Ellie Sommers presents her speech to her class
Speech and Debate Team Captain reflects on finding her place in the program
Jenna Jordan, Review and Editorial Editor • September 17, 2026
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Reviews
A Review of a “Cinema Summer”
Parker Setaro, Reporter • September 24, 2026
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is currently running at the Lyric Theatre on Broadway. (Photo: Cursed Child Instagram)
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” works best on stage
Kaavya Nanda, News Editor • September 21, 2026
"Camp Rock 3": The music is back, the magic is gone
“Camp Rock 3”: The music is back, the magic is gone
Marcella Nelson, Reporter • September 17, 2026
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Columns
Websites including LinkedIn, ChatGPT, the Texas Tribune and NPR are blocked on school wi-fi.
Technology Restrictions in School Don’t Improve Productivity
Rajasi Agarwal, Managing Editor-In-Chief • October 8, 2026
Netflix’s “Crew Girl” was released to screens September 10 and has been renewed for a second season and a novel based on the show Credit: Miku Martineau’s Instagram
Crew Girl doesn’t trust rowing to be interesting.
Kaavya Nanda, News Editor • October 6, 2026
Abbott’s Unnecessary Measures against Screens
Isaac Boren, Reporter • September 29, 2026
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