The Orange Peal <![CDATA[The Orange Peal]]> http://my.hsj.org/Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_m34gytvj0x4llmnb3aa2hffv_3dfef5cc-83e2-4ce7-b72f-4bb76ff2429b_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:35:53 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Woodland Public Library Facing Cuts]]> By Josh Le, News Editor/Assistant Editor-in-Chief


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The Woodland Public Library is facing drastic budget cuts that if implemented would reduce the open hours from 54 to 20 hours per week.

The Woodland Public Library is facing drastic budget cuts that if implemented would reduce the open hours from 54 to 20 hours per week. full story > ]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 21:43:13 GMT <![CDATA[Teen Pregnancy Prevention Campaign Spreads Message On Campus]]> By Josh Le, News Editor/Assistant Editor-in-Chief


The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy

May marks the 2009 National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, a country-wide campaign to curb the ever growing number of teen pregnancies. full story > ]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 21:32:45 GMT <![CDATA["American Idol" Winner To Be Announced In Season Finale]]> By Evie Borchard, Staff Reporter


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Performs Adam Lambert (left) and Kris Allen are seen in this combination photo as they pose at the party for the twelve finals of the television show "American Idol."

After millions of votes nationwide, the winner of this year's season of "American Idol" will be announced. full story > ]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 21:22:24 GMT <![CDATA[No Repeat For Wolves]]> By Ben Marquez, Sports Editor


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Woodland catcher Cameron Goodwin tries to turn a double play after getting a force out at home.

Although the season is now over for our Lady Wolves softball team, they had many great moments. full story > ]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 21:13:28 GMT <![CDATA[WHS Track Nabs Second Consecutive Championship]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor



After the Tri-County Conference championship meet, Woodland High School track and field earned a perfect season in their undefeated record.

After the TCC championship meet, Woodland High School track and field walked away with their second championship in a row. full story > ]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 21:17:32 GMT <![CDATA[Woodland S Club Hosts Charity Dance Marathon]]> By Renee Rivera, Editor-in-Chief



Woodland S Club raised over $400 for the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center of Yolo County with their first ever charity dance marathon.

The cast of Woodland High School’s spring musical “Footloose” was not the only group dancing the night away on Friday, May 8. full story > ]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 20:30:33 GMT <![CDATA[It's Final: WHS Is In]]> By Ryan Murphy, Sports Editor


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Woodland players congratulate Blake Reynolds (right) after the junior hit a home run during the Wolves' win over River Valley on Tuesday.

After all that the Woodland Wolves baseball team has gone through they are finally going to the playoffs. full story > ]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 18:42:31 GMT <![CDATA[New DMR Record Holders Meet Previous Record Group]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor
The track meet against Pioneer brought more than a crosstown rivalry to the Woodland High track. There was some history too. full story > ]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 19:01:47 GMT <![CDATA[In-N-Out Burger Opens In Woodland]]> By Ben Godfrey, Staff Reporter



In-N-Out opens it doors to the Woodland community on May 7.

As In-N-Out opens its doors to the people of Woodland, it also opens doors for Woodland High students who are seeing only In-N-Out, but all of the new Gateway stores, as the perfect opportunity to pic full story > ]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 18:52:26 GMT <![CDATA[Wolves' Playoff Prayers Answered?]]> By Ryan Murphy, Sports Editor


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Woodland's Jake Berlin reaches first safely when a throw sails over Pioneer first baseman Aaron Hansen's head during the Patriots' 7-1 win over the Wolves on Friday night.

The scene at Clark Field on Friday, May 8 was a grim one. Parents and students watched as the Pioneer Patriots took care of the Woodland Wolves in what looked to be the final baseball game of the year full story > ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 18:40:26 GMT <![CDATA[TCC Title Eludes Lady Wolves]]> By Ben Marquez, Staff Reporter


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Tanya Holguin finished with 14 strikeouts but the Wolves fell to Inderkum 2-1 in 10 innings.

Woodland's varsity softball ladies squared off in a do-or-die game against Inderkum at home on May 5. full story > ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 18:27:17 GMT <![CDATA[Woodland Artists Recognized In Congressional Art Show]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor
Artists are among us here at Woodland High. full story > ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 18:22:44 GMT <![CDATA['Footloose' Takes WHS Stage]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor
Everybody cut Footloose! Woodland High School put on a wonderful production of "Footloose," the popular 80's film. "Footloose" was filled with catchy tunes, crazy dance moves, and awesome wardrobe. full story > ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 18:08:13 GMT <![CDATA[Student Body Stricken With Disease]]> By Josh Le, News Editor/Assistant Editor-in-Chief



An epidemic has struck the students of Woodland High School. I'm not talking about the H1N1 flu, also known as the swine flu, but rather senioritis, a serious infection that has already spread to nume full story > ]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 21:57:11 GMT <![CDATA[Wolves Still Hoping For Playoffs]]> By Ryan Murphy, Sports Editor


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Alex Sachs threw his third consecutive one-hit shutout on Monday with Pioneer being the latest victim.

While the Woodland High School boys' baseball playoff hopes are resting in the hands of the Natomas Nighthawks, the Wolves are doing absolutely everything they can to help their own cause. full story > ]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 18:47:12 GMT <![CDATA[FFA's Farm Power Team Places Second In State Finals]]> By Ben Godfrey, Staff Reporter
While many Woodland High students are beginning to slow down as the school year comes to a close, FFA's Farm Power team, led by Marcus Tanaka, did not slow up in their pursuit for excellence in the St full story > ]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 18:34:58 GMT <![CDATA[Woodland Schools Recognized For Aiding Kids Headed To College]]> By Ben Godfrey, Staff Reporter
The Woodland Joint Unified School District is now one of twenty state districts chosen for assistance and support from the Early Commitment to College Program. full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:53:44 GMT <![CDATA[WHS Rules Yolo Links]]> By Ryan Murphy, Sports Editor


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Woodland High School's Daniel Brian shot an 8-over-par 44 for nine holes on Tuesday in the Wolves win over Pioneer at Yolo Fliers Club.

Throughout the year, Woodland and Pioneer have battled through many a sport. Pioneer bested the Wolves in volleyball, soccer and girls' basketball, while Woodland was the victor in football, boys' bas full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:41:19 GMT <![CDATA[Students Worried Over Swine Flu Outbreak]]> By Evie Borchard, Staff Reporter



Pigs can harbor influenza viruses adapted to humans and others that are adapted to birds, allowing the viruses to exchange genes and create a pandemic strain.

Many students have heard about the frightening outbreak of swine flu. full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:32:35 GMT <![CDATA[Mainini Shines In Chico Meet]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor
Woodland High School's track and field stars know how to do their best, even if the weather isn't the most favorable to be up against. full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:26:32 GMT <![CDATA[Seniors Realize Realities Of Alcohol In Binge Drinking Presentation]]> By Josh Le, News Editor/Assistant Editor-in-Chief



In a presentation on binge drinking last Wednesday, Woodland High seniors learned about the realities of alcohol consumption.

While the rset of the student body was off participating in annual STAR testing, the seniors of Woodland High School were treated to a special presentation demonstrating the dangers of binge drinking. full story > ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:16:58 GMT <![CDATA[Pedroia: I Didn't Mean It]]> By Ryan Murphy, Sports Editor


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A sign reflecting Mark Bachman's feelings about Dustin Pedroia sits outside Bachman's motorcycle customization business at Main Street and County Road 102.

Woodland’s favorite hero, Dustin Pedroia, may not be Woodland’s hero much longer. full story > ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:21:14 GMT <![CDATA[Woodland Students Reach Out To Help Amazon]]> By Evie Borchard, Staff Reporter
A group of Woodland High School students has collected more than 2,000 books to send to children in the Amazon region of Peru. The students, who call their project R.E.A.C.H. 4 Books, want to create a full story > ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:54:29 GMT <![CDATA[Lady Wolves Soccer Falters]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor
With the season winding down, WHS's varsity girls' soccer team has been playing their best to end the season well. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough on April 22 when they played River Valley and lost, 6 full story > ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:41:09 GMT <![CDATA[WHS Rules The Water]]> By Evie Borchard, Staff Reporter


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Woodland and Pioneer swimmers take off in the 100-meter backstroke on Thursday.

For the first time in five years, Woodland High School's swim team successfully beat Pioneer's boys and girls. full story > ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:37:03 GMT <![CDATA[Situation Critical For Wolves]]> By Ben Marquez, Staff Reporter
On April 3, the Wolves played a "tie-breaker" game against the River Valley Falcons. full story > ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:16:48 GMT <![CDATA[A TCC Breakthrough]]> By Josh Le, News Editor/Assistant Editor-in-Chief


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Woodland's Kipp Birtwistle hits a sacrifice fly to center to score Blake Reynolds from third.

The Woodland varsity baseball team managed to overcome their six game losing streak on April 1, beating the River Valley Falcons. full story > ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:10:07 GMT <![CDATA[WHS Girls Soccer Ties Yuba City]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor
After a devastating defeat to Pioneer earlier this week, WHS's varsity girls' soccer team came back stronger on Wednesday to face Yuba City. With a strong defense and a completely different attitude, full story > ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:11:21 GMT <![CDATA[Renee's Weekly Rant: "Don't Be Afraid To Give Rock En Español A Try!"]]> By Renee Rivera, Editor-in-Chief


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Maná is one of the groups best known for their influence in the rock en español movement.

Me encanta rock en español. full story > ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:59:30 GMT <![CDATA[Local Star Shines In All-Star Game]]> By Ryan Murphy, Sports Editor
Local basketball star Adam Eakles represented Woodland High School in the 33rd Annual Optimist Game on Saturday at Center High School. Eakles scored six points for the North squad who was defeated 100 full story > ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:25:55 GMT <![CDATA[Pats Run Over Wolves]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor


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Woodland goalkeeper Sandra Rangel makes a sliding stop and prepares for impact from Pioneer attacker Mia Doughtery.

The WHS girls' varsity soccer team faced defeat this Monday against crosstown rival Pioneer in a game that ended 5-0. full story > ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:19:33 GMT <![CDATA[Students Outraged By Fake Kidnapping]]> By Josh Le, News Editor/Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Last Thursday, Woodland High students received shocking phone calls home informing them that an attempted kidnapping had taken place on campus that day. full story > ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:14:39 GMT <![CDATA[WHS Swim Team Comes Up Short Against RV]]> By Evie Borchard, Staff Reporter
Last Friday, on March 27, the Woodland High School swim team had their first loss of this season against River Valley. full story > ]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:48:37 GMT <![CDATA["Sexting" Shockingly Common Among Teens]]> By Josh Le, News Editor/Assistant Editor-in-Chief


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A recent survey shows that a third of young adults 20-26 and 20 percent of teens say they've sent or posted naked or semi-naked photos or videos of themselves, mostly to be "fun or flirtatious."

A growing trend amongst high school students is posed to land a number of its participants in jail. "Sexting," the use of text messages to send nude pictures of oneself or others, has become common pl full story > ]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:40:24 GMT <![CDATA[CSF To Visit UCSC and San Jose State Next Month]]> By Ben Godfrey, Staff Reporter


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The 2000-acre University of California, Santa Cruz, campus overlooks the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is set to aid students in their quest to find the college that best suits them, beginning with a visit to UC Santa Cruz and San Jose State on April 7. full story > ]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:09:44 GMT <![CDATA[Renee's Weekly Rant: "I Hate Spring"]]> By Renee Rivera, Editor-in-Chief
I hate spring. Okay, maybe I don’t hate it but I have found an abundance of reasons to dislike it immensely. full story > ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:19:38 GMT <![CDATA[Wind Ensemble To Play At Carnegie Hall]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor
A good musician knows the place to play your music, the place that can help a musician make it to the big leagues in music: Carnegie Hall. WHS's wind ensemble will be taking a trip next year to the Bi full story > ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:15:21 GMT <![CDATA[WHS Music Department Set For Spring Concert]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor
The music will be flowing through the Woodland High School Little Theater on Thursday night as the soloists and ensemble members in the WHS band hold their spring concert. full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:27:09 GMT <![CDATA[Local Interact Club To Hold Benefit Bands 4 Hands Concert]]> By Evie Borchard, Staff Reporter



Bands 4 Hands will be held March 21 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds.

On March 21, Woodland's Interact Club is hosting Bands 4 Hands, a battle of the bands-like event to raise money for prosthetic hands for people who have lost a hand. full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:23:24 GMT <![CDATA[Eagles Grounded By Wolves' Bats]]> By Ben Marquez, Staff Reporter
Woodland High School's varsity boys' baseball team shrugged off the heat and turned their bats up a bit, scoring ten runs in the fifth and sixth innings combined. full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:17:30 GMT <![CDATA[ASB Plans Red Ribbon Week]]> By Ben Godfrey, Staff Reporter


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The red ribbon has become a widely known symbol for drug prevention.

Red Ribbon Week is set to take place from March 16-19 to promote a drug-free commitment with the lives of our community's youth. ASB has a slew of events planned for each day of the week. full story > ]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:54:33 GMT <![CDATA[WHS Swimming Triumphs Over Natomas]]> By Evie Borchard, Staff Reporter
The Woodland High School swim team beat their opponent Natomas this week by more than double their score. full story > ]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:29:24 GMT <![CDATA[Girls' Soccer Falls To Dixon, Loses Senior Captain To Injury]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor


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Woodland's Alexa Ocegueda (right) moves upfield with the ball during the Wolves' loss to Dixon.

The second home game for the varsity girls' soccer team didn't go as well as the first home game. Woodland lost, 3-0, against Dixon on Wednesday. full story > ]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:23:35 GMT <![CDATA[Eakles Receives Jay Sehorn Award For Basketball]]> By Ben Marquez, Staff Reporter
On March 9, Woodland High School held its annual winter sports banquet. Each of the winter sports, both boys' and girls' basketball, wrestling, and cheerleading, were recognized for their commitment a full story > ]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:19:29 GMT <![CDATA[Reynolds Takes Luster Off Golden Eagles]]> By Ryan Murphy, Sports Editor
The Wolves came out hungry and feasted on the Eagles of Del Oro, crushing them, 10-0, in a shortened five inning game resulting in their first win of the season. full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:42:18 GMT <![CDATA[Rivalry Not Dead Yet]]> By Joshua Le, News Editor/Assitant Editor-in-Chief
Last Friday night, the Woodland Wolves varsity baseball team matched up against long-time rivals, the Davis Blue Devils. full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:34:24 GMT <![CDATA[Woodland Soccer Smashes Cristo Rey]]> By Veronica Rosales, Features/Entertainment Editor
The varsity girls' soccer team received its first win this Monday on home turf, defeating Cristo Rey 8-0. full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:26:29 GMT <![CDATA[WOLF OF THE WEEK]]> By Ryan Murphy, Sports Editor
The Orange Peal's Wolf of the Week honor goes to two of Woodland basketball's finest: Adam Eakles and Daniel Brian. full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:05:43 GMT <![CDATA[Men's Volleyball Readies For Spring Season]]> By Ben Marquez, Staff Reporter
Men's volleyball is back in action for Woodland High School. After a year off due to the inability to gather a whole roster last season, the players are very eager to strut their stuff. full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:57:02 GMT <![CDATA[Woodland Track And Field Battles Colfax]]> By Ryan Murphy, Sports Editor
There's nothing better than competing in a rain-soaked, hail-failed, 34-degree weather track meet... oh wait. full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:50:05 GMT