STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
Recent Stories
No Place Like Homecoming: Inside the Construction of an Emerald City
No Place Like Homecoming: Inside the Construction of an Emerald City
Sydney Stasio, Managing Editor-In-Chief • October 16, 2025
The author sitting on a Dell Children’s hospital bed.
Navigating Life with a Food Allergy
Lexey Martin, Reporter • October 14, 2025
Westlake Independent Film crew shoots a scene for a student short film.
Magnum Opus
Lennon Riedie, New/Reviews Section Editor • October 9, 2025
News
Hyline takes on New York City
Hyline takes on New York City
Sydney Stasio, Managing Editor-In-Chief • October 3, 2025

Hyline members were back in class Monday, after a four-day trip to New York City Sept. 25-28, trading their hats and boots for nights in Times Square.  Every other year, the team travels to gain professional...

Texas’s Summer Legislation for Classrooms Texas’s Summer Legislation for Classrooms
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Rajasi Agarwal, Managing Editor • September 18, 2025
New HB1481 Taking Effect
New HB1481 Taking Effect
Kaavya Nanda and Simon Burke • September 18, 2025
Austinites gathered infront of the capital April 5 to protest government influence.
Hands Off!
Kristie Min • May 2, 2025
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Sports
Senior defensive lineman Maddox Flynt warms up prior to the Chaparrals 66-0 victory over the Akins Eagles at Burger Stadium Oct. 2. (Andrew Stout/Westlake Featherduster)
Chaps Defeat Eagles 66-0
Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor • October 7, 2025
Senior Oliver Garcia prepares for his match against Bowie with a handshake Sept. 26 at Westlake High School. Garcia and his doubles partner prevailed 6-3, 6-1.
Senior Balances Two Fall Sports
Miles Strelitz • September 29, 2025
Chaps Sweep Bowie in District Match
Chaps Sweep Bowie in District Match
Annabelle Strain and Sydney Stasio • September 26, 2025
Senior running back Sebastian Henault (38) dives towards the end zone in the second half of the Chaparrals victory over the Steele Knights at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills, Sept. 19, 2025. (Joe Nogalski/Westlake Featherduster)
Running Back Room Impresses in Win Over Steele
Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor • September 20, 2025
Sophomore Alena Reshetnikova jumps to defend a Boerne player at the Eanes Aquatics Center Sept. 30. (Joe Nogalski/The Westlake Featherduster)
Making Waves In and Out of the Pool
Jenna Jordan • October 3, 2025
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Flipbook
Flipbook
Flipbook
Feature
No Place Like Homecoming: Inside the Construction of an Emerald City
No Place Like Homecoming: Inside the Construction of an Emerald City
Sydney Stasio, Managing Editor-In-Chief • October 16, 2025
Senior First Lieutenant Julia Villarreal performs at halftime during the Chaparrals 66-0 victory over the Akins Eagles at Burger Stadium Oct. 2.
The Outward Focus of Hyline
Andrew Stout, Sports Editor • October 8, 2025
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Model UN program drives success in student diplomacy achievements
Sydney Stasio, Managing Editor-In-Chief • October 8, 2025
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Reviews
How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action: A Faithful Yet Flawed Adaptation
How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action: A Faithful Yet Flawed Adaptation
Kaavya Nanda, Editorial Editor • September 22, 2025
Farewell, Cousins Beach
Farewell, Cousins Beach
Iris Wishnow, Reporter • September 17, 2025
Conan Gray is Comfortable in his Vulnerability
Conan Gray is Comfortable in his Vulnerability
Rajasi Agarwal, Managing Editor • September 12, 2025
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Columns
The author sitting on a Dell Children’s hospital bed.
Navigating Life with a Food Allergy
Lexey Martin, Reporter • October 14, 2025
Westlake Independent Film crew shoots a scene for a student short film.
Magnum Opus
Lennon Riedie, New/Reviews Section Editor • October 9, 2025
Lulemon and Snapchat were some of my friend’s favorite things, so I used them against her.
Phones and Phony Friends
Rajasi Agarwal, Managing Editor • October 8, 2025
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