THE FEATHERDUSTER – STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief

September 14, 2019 • No Comments

The third Democratic Debate took place Sept. 12 in Houston, TX at Texas Southern University. This time, only 10 candidates made it to the debate stage due to the higher standards...

Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief

August 22, 2019 • No Comments

Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who ran a campaign focused entirely on the issue of combating climate change, dropped out of the 2020 presidential...

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A rundown of the 25 Democratic presidential candidates

June 26, 2019

On June 26 and 27, the first presidential debate will air from 8 to 10 p.m. on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo. This will...

Decide on clubs and classes for your next school-year

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Andrew Yang — beyond his $1,000 a month policy

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief

September 8, 2019 • No Comments

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Author Douglas Preston, tells the story of a true, hair-raising adventure

Abby Murr, Reporter

May 31, 2019 • No Comments

Douglas Preston, the author of 2017’s “The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story,” tells an enriching and enlightening story of him and his team’s adventure to...

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Sports

Defensive scoring outbreak helps varsity football over Akins

Jake La Barbiera, Adam Jasper, Lead sports writers

September 14, 2019 • No Comments

For most defensive players, a touchdown is the ultimatum of defending — as the old adage goes, “the best offense is a good defense.” Westlake, and defensive back senior...

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New and old faces took to the sidelines of Ebbie Neptune Field, some looking to prove their worth, others looking to continue success from last season. Whether experienced...

Football practices end with spring game May 15

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Varsity baseball makes historic comeback, advances to third round of playoffs

May 15, 2019

Friday night, Westlake recorded a win for the history books, finishing a sweep of South San Antonio in two games with a 12th-inning comeback win. The Chaps won the first game...

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