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The student news site of Adrian Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California

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The student news site of Adrian Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California

The Scribe

AP Tests switching to online. Courtesy of Brian J. Matis.
Tests Enter the 21st Century
Ariella Faershtein December 10, 2024

The college board has announced 28 AP tests are going digital by May 2025, and that it will be releasing a new version of the digital SAT. According to the college board, the new SAT “will be shorter…[and] calculators...

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Tommer Kerem and Maggie Wu posing with the junior banner after skit night. Courtesy of Maggie Wu.
Homecoming Skit Night 2024
Alyssa McKercher, Social Media Editor • December 10, 2024

An important part of Wilcox’s Homecoming festivities is the annual skit night, a competition between the four classes to produce the best skit with entertaining dances, well-crafted props, and an interesting plot. This...

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Courtesy of Vanessa Chew.
Humans of Wilcox: Tyler Li
Akina Salazar December 10, 2024

“Tyler is always there if you need help, want to hang out, or just simply talk,” remarks Vanessa Chew, one of Tyler’s best friends. Tyler is a senior at Wilcox who is passionate about all things art. Tyler has attended...

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Ryan Borgwardt charged after faking his death.
The Twisted Truth of Missing Wisconsin Kayaker
Alyssa McKercher, Head of Social Media • January 14, 2025

Ryan Borgwardt was initially reported missing on August 12th, 2024. The Wisconsin father and kayaker never returned home after going on a fishing trip around an hour away from his hometown. Believing he had suffered an accident...

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2019 women's march
How the 4B Movement Has Crossed Continents
Alexis Vaile, Sci-Tech Editor • January 14, 2025

The 4B movement– you may have seen the term in a comment on TikTok or scrolling through CNN articles– but what is it? The 4B movement is a radical feminist crusade that originated in South Korea, also referred to as the...

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Syrian opposition supporters stand on top of a captured army tank in a town near Aleppo
The Abrupt Fall of the Syrian Regime
Ariella Faershtein, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

 Syrian rebel fighters stormed Damascus on December 8th; the lack of military deployment in the capital allowed them to easily overthrow the Assad regime, ending the family’s 54 year dictatorship. Syria’s president,...

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Aanya fends off her opponent from the ball.
Athlete of the Month: Aanya Mourya
Hillary Lee, Lifestyles Editor • December 18, 2024
Millie Deegan winds up to pitch for the Rockford Peaches (from the 1940s)
Women and Baseball: A Breakthrough in Sports Leagues
Aly Myslinski, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024
Mike Tyson at GalaxyCon Columbus in 2023
Boxing Fight Jake Paul Vs Mike Tyson
Jazmine Tonda, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024
Matt exerts himself during a cross-country run.
Athlete of the Month: Matthew Hecomovich
Yusuf Perwez, Wilcox and the World Editor • December 6, 2024
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Rants and Raves
Rants and Raves
Alyssa McKercher, Social Media Editor • January 10, 2025
Still of Penguin Poster Cover.
The Penguin is a Masterclass of Its Own
Chloe Duroyan, Sports Editor • January 7, 2025
The time zones are very complicated, making it hard for people living in the same state, especially Arizona because a part of it does not practice daylight savings.
You Snooze, You Lose
Ariella Faershtein, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025
Widespread flyers depict lookalike competitions for acclaimed celebrities.
Celebrity Lookalike Competitions: Celebrity Obsession
Thomas Wu, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025
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In one of gaming's most bizarre twists, 2005 saw Sega embrace edge for the Sonic franchise "guns blazing."
Gaming’s Era of Edge: What Drove It, and Why It Dulled
Yusuf Perwez, Wilcox and the World Editor • January 7, 2025
The term "demure" started gaining popularity through a TikTok.
The Dawn of “Demure”
Michelle Nguyen, News Editor • January 7, 2025
 Spotify Wrapped's interface design.
Spotify Wrapped & Apple Replay: A Summary of Your Music Listening
JieAn Liao, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025
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Quasi, a hand sculpture previously found above the Christchurch Art Gallery in New Zealand, has been relocated to Australia
Strange But True
Aly Myslinski, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025

Airport Ceiling Collapses, Raccoon Falls Through:  The morning of November 4, 2024, footage was taken of a raccoon hanging from the ceiling in LaGuardia Airport, New York....

Courtesy of Vanessa Chew.
Humans of Wilcox: Tyler Li
Akina Salazar December 10, 2024

“Tyler is always there if you need help, want to hang out, or just simply talk,” remarks Vanessa Chew, one of Tyler’s best friends. Tyler is a senior at Wilcox who is...

Srikha Gopisetti poses for the camera right before the Wilcox Winter Ball.

Courtesy of Srikha Gopisetti
Humans of Wilcox: Srikha Gopisetti
Aly Myslinski October 22, 2024

How would you describe Srikha in three words? Vivian Nguyen, one of Srikha’s closest friends, says “funny, outgoing and humorous.” Elli Kuh, another one of Srikha’s...

Senior Varsity swimmer Max Farnham after his high school meet against Monta Vista.
Athlete of the Month: Max Farnham
Lina Wordelman, Staff Writer • May 13, 2024

Senior Max Farnham is a record holder for the 500-yard freestyle on the Wilcox Varsity team. He is an outstanding student-athlete in and outside of the water. Franham is one...

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