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
Season 1 of HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV show is promised to cover “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in more depth than the 2001 movie did, including new scenes like side characters receiving their invitation letters to Hogwarts.
Yet Another Franchise Falls into the Superficial Diversity Trap
Rajasi Agarwal, Managing Editor • May 20, 2026
The Westlake Jazz Band preforms during Chapland April 29 at the Westlake Performing Arts Center.
Bigger, Brighter and Chappier
Simon Burke, Feature Section Editor • May 18, 2026
Georgia Commit Senior Golfer Prepares for University Career
Georgia Commit Senior Golfer Prepares for University Career
Jenna Jordan, Reporter • May 15, 2026
News
photo courtesy of Westlake Robotics
Chaps Robotic Earn Success on Largest Stage
Isaac Boren, Reporter • May 20, 2026

After a year of work, the robotics team qualified for the FRC World Championship. This is their 15th year in a row qualifying for the World Championship, and their 17th time overall across 19 seasons.  The...

Actors preform at the annual Student Directed One Act Play May 2 at the Westlake Black Box Theatre.
Theatre Students bring creativity to the stage at this year’s student directed one act play festival
Iris Wishnow, Reporter • May 18, 2026
The Westlake Jazz Band preforms during Chapland April 29 at the Westlake Performing Arts Center.
Bigger, Brighter and Chappier
Simon Burke, Feature Section Editor • May 18, 2026
Chap student council collected and donated close to 200 winter clothing items to Austinites experiencing homelessness through Mobile Loaves & Fishes.
A successful winter clothing drive
Annabelle Strain, Social Media Manager • February 17, 2026
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Sports
Sophomore pitcher Nick Thompson celebrates following the Westlake Chaparrals 8-4 win over the Vandegrift Vipers May 2 at Vandegrift High School.
Chaps Scrape Past Vipers
Joe Nogalski, Photographer • May 20, 2026
In game three of the Chap’s first-round series against the Vandegrift Vipers, with the season on the line, the Chaps looked in control for a large portion
Georgia Commit Senior Golfer Prepares for University Career
Georgia Commit Senior Golfer Prepares for University Career
Jenna Jordan, Reporter • May 15, 2026
Junior center fielder Lane Johnson celebrates after an inside-the-park home run in the Chaps 6-0 win over the O'Connor Panthers May 8 at Texas State University.
Chaps Grill Panthers for Area Championship
Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor • May 14, 2026
The Chaps pray in center field before the Chaps 10-4 win over the Dripping Springs Tigers April 22 at Woerner Field.
Chaps Prepare for Playoffs
Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor • April 30, 2026
Chaps Pitchers Roll on Senior Night
Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor • April 22, 2026
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Flipbook
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Feature
María Gonzáles (derecha), Eva Castillo (en medio) y Coby Martínez (izquierda) paradas en la cafetería NGC.
Hecho con amor
Barbara Veytia, Reporter • May 20, 2026
María Gonzáles (derecha), Eva Castillo (en medio) y Coby Martínez (izquierda) paradas en la cafetería NGC.
Made With Love
Barbara Veytia, Reporter • May 18, 2026
Actors preform at the annual Student Directed One Act Play May 2 at the Westlake Black Box Theatre.
Theatre Students bring creativity to the stage at this year’s student directed one act play festival
Iris Wishnow, Reporter • May 18, 2026
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Reviews
A recreation of the May Vogue cover of Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep.
The Devil Wears Prada 2: a fashion faux pas
Kaavya Nanda, Editorial Section Editor • May 20, 2026
Cover art by Morgan the CEO for Kenny Mason's "BULLDAWG"
Kenny Mason’s BULLDAWG: An Emotional Rap Genre-bender
Lennon Riedie, News/Reviews Section Editor • May 19, 2026
Columbia Records
“KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY” Is A Serene and Mature Addition to Styles’ Solo Career
Jenna Jordan • March 10, 2026
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Columns
Season 1 of HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV show is promised to cover “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in more depth than the 2001 movie did, including new scenes like side characters receiving their invitation letters to Hogwarts.
Yet Another Franchise Falls into the Superficial Diversity Trap
Rajasi Agarwal, Managing Editor • May 20, 2026
A recreation of the May Vogue cover of Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep.
The Devil Wears Prada 2: a fashion faux pas
Kaavya Nanda, Editorial Section Editor • May 20, 2026
Texas Schools, You Don’t Have to Follow a Bad Example
Texas Schools, You Don’t Have to Follow a Bad Example
Rajasi Agarwal, Managing Editor • February 28, 2026
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