Editorial PolicyThe Westword will be guided in the publication of material by a concern for truth, human decency, and human ben-efit. It is published during the school year by the late night staff, along with the Journalism and Communications classes. Letters to the Editor, advertis-ing requests, comments, criticism, or suggestions are always welcome. The views expressed in Viewpoint and on the Op-Ed page may not necessarily represent the opinions of The Westword.

Editorial Board consists of Ross Alter, Morgan Berman, Peter Dawson, Zoë DePreta, Mackenzie Eisen, Nicole Fred-erick, Jason Gallent, Will Hart, Claire Howlett, Arturo Leinez, Samantha Mc-Nichols, Jonathan Pollack, Naomi Sab-bah, Tara Sarkar, Julia Zimmerman, Mr. von Wahlde, and Mr. Wooley. The edi-torial can be found on page 12.

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Editor-in-ChiefSamantha McNichols

Associate EditorNicole Frederick

Managing EditorsPeter Dawson, Will Hart,

Tara SarkarPhoto Manager

Laura ReyOmbudsman

Naomi SabbahNews Editors

Laura Felenstein, Jason Gallent, Rhett Hoskinson

Viewpoint EditorsJamie Eimbinder, Jonathan PollackFeature Editors

Jenna Polidoro, Emily YamronLas Noticias Editors

Lorena Fernandez, Ximena Jimenez, Arturo Leinez

Supplement EditorsMackenzie Eisen, Lauren

SchechterLimelight Editors

Dana Gordon, Lauren WilsonExpress EditorsEmily Beresford, Natalie Olshan

Special Report Editors Bradley Darling, Giovanni Menacho

Scatterbrain EditorsMorgan Berman,

Caterina MannellaSports Editors

Joely Mass, Connor Matheny,

Emily SkaugCreative DesignersStephanie Hausman,

Sarah ShattuckPhoto Editors

Alex Cooney, Kelly Lang, Sara Mandel, Shaina Shaulson,

Monika ZnoskoHead IllustratorSydney Olshan

IllustratorsAshley Berland, Jaclyn Conte, Jessica Freedman, Ava Marsh,

Rony Aguiriano

Verification ManagersJulia Arditti, Andrew Wallen

Copy MangersMichelle DelMazio,

Andrew KrowitzCopy Editors

Nicole Ambrosecchio, Amanda Cutler, Liam Daly, Josh

Greenberg, Rachel Katz, Ariel Kobliner, Michelle Menacho, Ethan Peikes, Grace Sullivan

Las Noticias Copy EditorGabrielle Frieser

Distribution ManagerJesse Koretz

Head PollsterChristiana Provenzano

PollstersTaylor Bernatchez, Richard Greenbaum, Colin Morgan,

Becca Shaulson, Kelly Suasnavas, Matt Winters

ReportersPedro Argueta, Casey Benzaken, Alexandra Cali, Stephanie Carde,

Mcgill Dumay, Nicole Dupuis, Leshan Fang, Lana Foglio, Kristina Goodrich, Casiano

Hamer, Elizabeth Louis, Eliana Shaulson, Joe Schlessinger,

Natalie Skigen, Nicole SminaSports Reporters

Ross Levensohn, Nicole Pellicano, Chris Polidoro,

Andrew Schwartz, Kelly TanaceaPhotographers

Melanie Alswanger, Lexi Bout-sikoudis, Jhislanie Dorsainvil,

Fatima Jumaralli, Mahnoor Khan, Rachael Klein, Hannah Kriftcher, Kim Lang, Mickey

SottileSports Photographers

Eliza Engel, Ryan StoryBusiness Manager

Luis KumanduriFundraising Manager

Brendan WolfeProfessional Consultant

Dave RudenCo-Advisers

Mr. von Wahlde, Mr. Wooley

2012-2013 Staff

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westwordwhs@gmail.comwww.thewestwordonline.com Back cover photos by Ryan Story & Grace Sullivan / Sports Photographer & Copy Editor

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News Students restricted from changing classes

Las Noticias La Nueva Normal: Accion Diferida

Special Report 2012 Presidential Election section

Feature Westhill welcomes Assistant Principal Mr. Wax

Viewpoint Pro/Con rotating schedule

Sports Footbal team improves to 4-2 with four games left to play

Scatterbrain Snapchat takes control of students’ lives

Limelight Westhill’s own seamstress: Sarah Lederman

Supplement Choose your own adventure: Viking Edition

Express Artist of the Month: Tomas Pinto Leit

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Online Editor-in-ChiefClaire Howlett

Online Managing EditorsRoss Alter, Zoë DePretaOnline Media Manger

Naina Batra

Cacti spotted in the courtyard:

It seems as though the Agri-Science pro-gram has lost track of some of their plants. Be careful where you sit when you are eating lunch in the courtyard, or you might get hurt.

Gerald Morgan / Photo Manager

Editorial School rules and privileg-es debated amongst student body12

Online EditorsLindsay Alter, Arya Bhalla,

Sophie Handler, Annie Morelli, Branden Palacios,

Julia Zimmerman

Front cover design by Steph Hausman & Sarah Shattuck / Creative DesignersFront cover photos by Laura Rey / Photo Manager

AnnouncementsCongratulations to...Ms. Treado, Mr. Bertone, and Mrs. Grant on their recent marriages.

If you have an announcement you would like published, please send us an email at westwordwhs@gmail.com.