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SCV Public Art Installations

SCV Public Art Installations

Gillian Bui and Esther Pack January 19, 2023

When most people think about Santa Clarita, art is not the first thing that comes to mind. In actuality, the city is home to a lively, vibrant arts community. Thoughtfully placed throughout the city are...

Christmas Tree Traditions

Christmas Tree Traditions

Evelyn Lee and Daniela Lesmana December 9, 2022

During the festivities of the jolly season, many find themselves partaking in traditions both century-long and more recent. An especially common tradition is the Christmas tree, with many families going...

Holiday Traditions

Holiday Traditions

Sophia Ho and Oliver Kostich December 9, 2022

 With 2022 coming to an end, winter has finally arrived. The winter season is filled with many different holiday celebrations. Let's take a look at a few Wildcats and their winter customs.   Sean...

Sustainable Style: Thrifting for an Eco-Friendly Wardrobe

Sustainable Style: Thrifting for an Eco-Friendly Wardrobe

Daniela Lesmana and Evelyn Lee December 8, 2022

In the past, wearing secondhand clothing was frowned upon. Recently, however, used clothing has become valuable and trendy, often being admired even more than brand new clothes. Thrifting is especially...

Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving Traditions

Alice Xie and Minjun Kim December 1, 2022

   With Thanksgiving approaching, many Wildcat families are preparing to gather on the big day, inviting family and friends and thinking about what food to make. Many families have their own traditions,...

Trends of Fall Fashion

Trends of Fall Fashion

Daniela Lesmana and Evelyn Lee November 28, 2022

For some, fall represents an appreciative farewell to the summer, and an invitation to wear infinity scarfs or leather ankle boots and sip pumpkin spice lattes. To others it might represent ghosts, candy...

Behind the Scenes of Specialty Electives

Behind the Scenes of Specialty Electives

   West Ranch fosters an environment that allows students to grow personally and academically by providing a variety of classes to explore. Aside from The Paw Print, West Ranch has a few other specialty...

New staff roles on campus (part 2)

New staff roles on campus (part 2)

Julia Kremenetsky and Oliver Kostich November 28, 2022

Introduction     At the beginning of the new school year, West Ranch introduced new teachers and staff members. Ranging from expertise in different subjects and roles, each has brought their own...

CSSSA (California State Summer School of the Arts)

CSSSA (California State Summer School of the Arts)

Gillian Bui and Grace Lee November 4, 2022

     After an entire year online in 2021, CSSSA welcomes students back to the California Institute of the Arts campus during the summer of 2022.       CSSSA, short for California State Summer...

Secret Seasonal Spots

Secret Seasonal Spots

With the holiday season quickly approaching and the weather getting colder, it is a great time to try out new seasonal menus or go shopping for the new season. Santa Clarita offers a variety of places...

The Rookies in the Big Leagues

Sophia Ho and Ethan Lee November 3, 2022

West Ranch has a highly competitive sports program, where student-athletes must show intense dedication in both time and skill before potentially making a varsity sports team. No matter the sport, countless...

Teacher Besties

Teacher Besties

Jaeeun Park, Reya Mehta, and Kimberly Ayson November 3, 2022

West Ranch is known for close bonds within its faculty and student population, which allow Wildcats to grow in the best environment. This season, The Paw Print was able to interview a few members of staff...

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