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
Sarah Davis

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Sarah Davis is Editor-in-Chief in her third year on staff. She has a turtle named Sheldon and a penchant for sarcastic humor. Realistically, she
thinks she’ll be a journalist in the South, but she wishes for her legacy to be the first person to colonize Mars.

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On April 8, the gate to the Westlake stadium was blocked. The stadium will be closed until further notice. However, in an effort to commemorate the class of 2020 graduates, the high school has been turning on the stadium lights at 8:20, 20:20 military time, every Friday.

Austin hotspots eerily vacant during pandemic

Sarah Davis, Reporter
May 5, 2020

Super Tuesday results revive Joe Biden campaign

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2020

Biden wins South Carolina, Steyer, Buttigieg drop out

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2020

Sanders wins Nevada, Bloomberg knocked down in ninth Democratic debate

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2020

New Hampshire primary continues trend set by Iowa

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2020

The Iowa caucus results are in, but do they really matter?

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2020

Pre-Iowa caucus poll results withheld over polling error

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2020

Bernie Sanders ranks just below Joe Biden in recent poll

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2020

Seventh Democratic debate creates rift between Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2020

Seventh Democratic debate may be deciding factor for voters in primary elections

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2020
Julián Castro leaves 2020 race

Julián Castro leaves 2020 race

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2020

Candidates discuss impeachment at the December Democratic Debate

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2019
Elizabeth Warren led the Democratic candidates in supporting UNITE HERE! Local 11.

Qualifying Democrats say they will not participate in the December debate

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2019

Kamala Harris suspends presidential campaign

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2019

2020 presidential race update

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2019

What Gen Z looks for in a presidential candidate

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2019

Barack Obama enters discussion on 2020 race

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2019
The girls varsity cross country team, coaches and principal Steve Ramsey pose after the Chaps placed 11th at State Nov. 9.

Girls varsity cross country places 11th at State Meet Nov. 9

Sarah Davis
November 12, 2019

Michael Bloomberg considers presidential run, but should he?

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2019
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Beto O’Rourke drops out of presidential race

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2019

Dr. L and the All Star Chaps perform at the Parker Jazz Club

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2019

Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris calls out President Donald Trump for criminal justice record despite discrepancies in her own

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2019
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Presidential candidate Joe Sestak concludes his walk across New Hampshire, still miles away from making debate stage

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2019

Trump impeachment inquiry expected to be central topic in upcoming democratic debate

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2019

Too old for the presidency?

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2019

The 2019 Texas Tribune Festival brings big-name politicians to the Austin community

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2019

Sanford, Walsh and Weld challenge Trump for the Republican vote

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2019

Third Democratic Debate recap

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2019

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

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2019

Joe Walsh joins 2020 Presidential race

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2019
Seniors Maddie Dawson, Tori Fredell, Daniela Miro and Kasey Hendrix pose on their decorated cars in the PAC parking lot Aug. 20.

[Photo] Senior Girls celebrate back to school

August 30, 2019

Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2019

Beto O’Rourke returns to campaign trail following El Paso shooting

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2019

Front-runners Biden, Sanders under attack in second democratic debate

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
August 5, 2019

Democratic candidates gear up for second presidential debate

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
July 23, 2019

Julián Castro, a champion of immigrant rights

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
July 16, 2019

Eric Swalwell drops out of presidential race

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
July 9, 2019

Who is Bill Weld, the Republican challenging Trump?

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
July 1, 2019

A rundown of the 25 Democratic presidential candidates

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2019

Algebra 2 teacher wins Golden Apple Award

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2019

Girls Education Organization raises $4,400 to send Rwandan girls to school

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2019

Long-awaited Billie Eilish album satisfies growing fan base

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019
Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss speaks in Westlake PAC, encourages youth to be active

Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss speaks in Westlake PAC, encourages youth to be active

Sarah Davis, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2019
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Chap Relays predicts successful season for Chaps

Sarah Davis, Assistant Trends and Traditions
February 25, 2019

Lack of gun law revision still poses immense threat to youth, children

Sarah Davis, Reporter
February 15, 2019
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‘American Immigration Debate’ ignites conversation among students, community

Sarah Davis, Assistant Trends and Traditions
January 31, 2019
Christmas things to do in, around Austin

Christmas things to do in, around Austin

Sarah Davis, Assistant Trends and Traditions
December 14, 2018
Sophomore Cassidy Beard leads the team at the State meet on Nov. 3 which was held at Old Settlers Park. Beard finished with a time of 19:14.4, a new personal record.

Girls cross country team goes to State for first time in 12 years

Sarah Davis, Assistant Trends and Traditions
November 15, 2018
Receptionist Karen Lear at her station in the Chap Court. Lear is in charge of regulating the buzz-in system, one of the new security improvements.

New security improvements for school safety cause varied opinions

Sarah Davis, Assistant Trends and Traditions
September 26, 2018

Chap Fest brings in excitement for new football season

Sarah Davis, Assistant Trends and Traditions
August 30, 2018

Track, cross country coach resignation causes outrage among athletes, parents

Sarah Davis
May 18, 2018
Sophomore Abby George runs in the JV 800 at the District meet on April 5, finishing first in the race.

[Photo] Track district meet photo gallery

April 10, 2018
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