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The Crimson Connection

New policy has students asking: exemptions or  a sick day?
New policy has students asking: exemptions or a sick day?
Addison Loveless, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2025

In the midst of some notable new changes of the new 2025-2026 school year, the update to exemptions is prominent. The informational papers that are located in the main hallway and classrooms give a full...

APACC officers set up Korean food before a meeting.
An uncertain future for clubs
Casey Carter, Publications liaison • May 14, 2025
Senior Ryan Mason performs with Santa Clara Vanguard. Courtesy Photo.
Pushing the limits
Natalie Percy, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2025

Marching in Lucas Oil Stadium, a rush of adrenaline coursing through his body and a crowd of people in the stands watching him, senior drum major Ryan Mason stands proud at Drum Corps International Finals...

On the field
On the field
Casey Carter, Business Manager • October 15, 2025
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The new additions
Bailey Bishop, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2025
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An employee gestures next to Labubu toys on display at Pop Mart’s booth at China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Rant in 212 Words: Performative culture
Mallory Mangum, Social Media Manager • October 16, 2025

Matcha, Labubus, feminine literature, Clairo, it all needs to stop. These performative men have gotten...

Disconnected
Disconnected
A. Arkin, Design Chief • October 16, 2025

On the morning of June 20, students all across Texas received terrible, bone- chilling news: By Sept....

Column: Zero percent chance
Evie Henderson, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2025

The air smells like a hospital, thick with cleaning alcohol and mortality. Today is my first time...

Rant in 212 Words: Jackets
Jessica Sinclair, Editor in chief • March 20, 2025

Since the weather outside is especially nippy, the students of our school have no choice but to bundle...

TikTok Needs to Stay
KD Layton, Staff writer • March 20, 2025

TikTok is one of the most popular social media apps in the United States, with millions of people using...

Director gives new take on Superman
Director gives new take on Superman
A. Arkin, Design Editor • October 9, 2025

It would be an understatement to say that the last Superman movie, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)”,...

Labubus (and Lafufus) at the Woods
Labubus (and Lafufus) at the Woods
Van Chmielewski, Staff reporter • October 6, 2025

"Love Island USA" cast members Olandria Carthen, Nicolas "Nic" Vansteenberghe, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales await finale results. Peacock Press Kit photo
After the Villa
Vanessa Tolino September 5, 2025

Season 7 of “Love Island” was characterized by dramatic gestures, romantic encounters, and plenty of messy...

Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman and Adam Scott in “Severance,” now streaming on Apple TV+.
A New Season of ‘Severance’
Evie Henderson, Managing editor • March 20, 2025

The Apple TV show “Severance” was released three years ago, and now it has just begun releasing its second...

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Can he kick it? Yes, he can.
Jonah Yi, Sports Editor • October 15, 2025

There’s a movement breaking the NFL, and it’s stirring up right here at The Woods: kickers and punters...

Sep 6, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) runs the ball against the Austin Peay Governors in the third quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Games to Watch: Week 3 Picks
Jonah Yi September 12, 2025

Week three marks a crucial point in the season, as it signals the beginning of many teams’ conference schedules....

Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA;  Oklahoma Sooners fans before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Games to Watch: Week 2 Picks
Jonah Yi September 5, 2025

After a fiery week one, week two of the college football season looks much more tame. However, there are excellent...

Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;  Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a pass against the Western Michigan Broncos during the second half at Ohio Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Imagn Images
Games to Watch: Week 1 Picks
Jonah Yi August 29, 2025

As the first week of college football is finally upon us, the hunt for the National Championship is here....

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