The Haystack

The student news site of Wheat Ridge High School
The student news site of Wheat Ridge High School

The Haystack
The student news site of Wheat Ridge High School

The Haystack
All content by Rachel Vigil
Maker:L,Date:2017-8-29,Ver:5,Lens:Kan03,Act:Kan02,E-Y

PERA Bill Aims to Cut Back Unfunded Liability

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2018
Educators and their supporters rally at the state Capitol April 26 for increased education funding and a secure retirement fund.

Teachers Paint State Capitol Red

Rachel Vigil, Nathan Reich, and Jaime Bangert
May 10, 2018
How Sweet is a Taste of Rebellion?

How Sweet is a Taste of Rebellion?

Nathan Reich, Rachel Vigil, and Jaime Bangert
May 10, 2018
Rachel Vigil at her best.

True Comfort Comes From Discomfort

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2018
Final Thoughts From the Editor

Final Thoughts From the Editor

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2018
Maker:L,Date:2017-8-29,Ver:5,Lens:Kan03,Act:Kan02,E-Y

Student Pulls Off Epic Senior Prank, Hopes of Successful Career Flipped Backwards

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2018
The Colorado State Capitol building.

GT Students Journey to State Capitol to Make Their Voices Heard

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2018
New Mercy Rule Aims to Reduce Pain in High School Basketball

New Mercy Rule Aims to Reduce Pain in High School Basketball

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2018
FILE PHOTO: Líder mayoritario del Senado Mitch McConnel (R-KY) habla con periodistas después del almuerzo de política republicano en el Capitol Hill en Washington, DC, U.S. 24 de octubre, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo - RC1CE1593BA0

Plan de Impuestos Republicano Intenta Enriquecer Más a los Ricos

Rachel Vigil, Samuel Reich (translator)
January 16, 2018
Poms interpretando en los finales.

Poms Trae Ovación a la Granja con el Campeonato del Estado

Rachel Vigil and Samuel Reich (translator)
January 16, 2018
Martinez en 1994, su primer año como entrenador de tiempo completo en Wheat Ridge.

El Legado de “Dan the Man” Perdurará

Rachel Vigil and Samuel Reich (translator)
January 8, 2018
Martinez en 1994, su primer año como entrenador de tiempo completo en Wheat Ridge.

Dan the Man’s Legacy Will Live On

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2017
Poms interpretando en los finales.

Poms Bring Cheer to the Farm With State Championship

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2017
FILE PHOTO: Líder mayoritario del Senado Mitch McConnel (R-KY) habla con periodistas después del almuerzo de política republicano en el Capitol Hill en Washington, DC, U.S. 24 de octubre, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo - RC1CE1593BA0

Republican Tax Plan Attempts to Make the Rich Richer

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2017
A poster hanging in Ms. Hovland's classroom, the meeting place of GSA.

GSA Promotes Conversation Between Straight and LGBTQ Youth After School

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2017
Students from Wheat Ridge High School's STEM department presenting at the AAPEX conference in Las Vegas.

STEM Drives Forward to New Challenges and Opportunities

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2017
The Farmer Pride Band performing during half time at a football game. Courtesy of wrhsonline.org

Instrumental Music Begins the Year on a High Note

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2017

Sports are an Acceptable Political Platform

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2017
Students leading a chant in Denver at a walkout in protest of Trump’s repeal of DACA. Courtesy of Melanie Asmar

Superintendent Says to DACA, “All students are welcome”

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2017
New principal Josh Cooley works in his offi ce. Cooley is one of three new administrators at Wheat Ridge this year. By Coleman Erickson

Admin Moves Farm Forward

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2017
Top 19 Senior: Hannah Livingston

Top 19 Senior: Hannah Livingston

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2017
Principal Griff Wirth and Assistant Principals Ken Trager and Nick DeSimone pose at this year’s prom.

Principals Say Farewell to the Farm, Look Toward Future

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2017
The teacher demonstration area in the FACS classroom awaits the last lessons of the program. by Rachel Vigil

Budget Constraints Take Away Important Student Program

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2017
Student-designed shoes strut down the runway at the tenth and last Fresh 23 on Saturday May 6. by Coleman Erickson

Fresh 23 Goes Out With a Bang

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2017
Five of the nine Best Picture nominees courtesy of awardswatch.com

2017 Oscars, Who Will Win and Who Should

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2017
Milo Yiannopoulos on Real Time With Bill Maher Courtesy of Janet Van Ham/HBO

Yiannopoulos: Offensive, but Protected by Free Speech

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2017
The original STEM team and their 2014 1st place hydrogen fuel cell car. Haystack file photo

Ever Expanding STEM Takes on Five Project

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2017
Courtesy of thefauxreport.com

Are Good Grades Worth The Effort?

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2017
Steve Bannon, former chair of Breitbart News and current Chief Strategist for the President Elect, during an inerview. Courtesy of Southern Poverty Law Center

Fake News Ensnares American Public, Poses a Threat to General Good

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2016
Carlos Shippley going up for a layup. Courtesy of Coleman Erickson

Farmers Shoot but Miss Against Spartans

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2016
Students working on picnic tables last spring for Wheat Ridge's construction class. By Rachel Vigil File Photo

Pathways Program to Prepare Students for Future Careers

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2016
Steve Harvey, a Tuskegee airman, speaks to students in library. Photo by Lily Fraser

Tuskegee Airman Educates Farmers

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2016
Courtesy of Ameer Alhalbi/Agence France-Presse

Syrian Conflict Heightens

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2016
Courtesy of andersonmobileestate.com

Why Was the October Surprise Surprising?

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2016
The girls' bathroom in the annex of Wheat Ridge High School, one of the aging buildings that could be renovated.

School Board Puts Bond on Ballot

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2016
Courtesy of Lillian Harden

Sweeney Todd Proves a Murderous Good Time

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2016
Courtesy of floridapolitics.com

Preview 2016 Ballot Iniatives

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2016
Photo Courtesy of samaa.tv

Nationalism Negates Progress

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2016
By Rachel Vigil

Culture Club, or a Lack Thereof

Rachel Vigil, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2016
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