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Madelyn Woodard

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor

Madelyn Woodard has been on the staff for three years now, this being her second as the Opinion Editor. She loves taking mini road trips with her friends, listening to music, writing movie reviews and bombarding her family with unsolicited pictures of her beloved cat, Minnie. She is honored to spend her senior year with the opinion staff and cannot wait to see what the staff will do this year.

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Still from "Baby Reindeer"

Deer in Headlights: “Baby Reindeer” Review

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor May 30, 2024

In 2015 a struggling comedian named Richard Gadd was working at a bar in London when he began receiving visits from his soon to be stalker. He produced this Netflix series based on his personal experiences....

The devil (Trader Joe's) busting unions with a hammer.

Traitor Joe’s: If you’re not pro union, you’re wrong

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor April 23, 2024

Trader Joe’s, my old pal and I, now have beef. As of March 11, Trader Joe’s has teamed up with Starbucks, SpaceX and Amazon to create a supervillain group large enough to take on the nation's only...

West students display girl math with various forms of payment.

You’re Not “Just a Girl”: Has girl math gone too far?

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor April 14, 2024

I'm done with girl math. Girl math, before it was adopted as an all encompassing way of life, was simply a way to rationalize spending habits. The most common example being that if you buy something...

"Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" poster.

To Laugh or Not To Laugh: Fall play hits the stage

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor November 14, 2023

This year, even more so than in years past, the Drama Department has flipped the script for the fall play. Normally, it involves a large cast of students filling up the stage with elaborate sets. This...

West student section shows school spirit at football game.

End the Era of Negativity: Beginning of a positively wonderful year

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor September 26, 2023

In recent years, an overwhelming wave of negativity has taken over teenagers. Sure, teens have always been known to carry a certain level of angst or grouchiness, but it usually dies down after middle...

“Fool’s Paradise” is a meandering, mediocre Hollywood satire

“Fool’s Paradise” is a meandering, mediocre Hollywood satire

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor May 30, 2023

1.5 /★★★★★ “Fool's Paradise” is rated-R for language, some drug use and sexual content When it comes to movies, I love an underdog. Anytime I haven’t heard much about a film or the online...

Writer's Strike Logo

From Pens to Pickets: Screen writers go on strike again

Madelyn Woodard, News Guest Writer May 25, 2023

With box office movies making billions of dollars, you would expect the writers of these movies to be rolling in cash, but most of the time this is not the reality. Like the rest of the film industry,...

Raise the Roof: Congress delays the inevitable

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor May 23, 2023

The debt ceiling has been lifted, but my faith in the government remains low. The debt ceiling is nothing new, but it is a prime example of just how ineffective the United States government is. Although...

"Cocaine Bear" still from the movie

The Thrill That Kills: “Cocaine Bear” has audiences dying of laughter and suspense

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor March 8, 2023

4.5/★★★★★ “Cocaine Bear” is Rated “R” for violence, mature language and drug use There are a lot of words that could be used to describe Elizabeth Banks’ new masterpiece “Cocaine...

Posters for "The Woman King," "Nope," "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "The Menu"

Curtains Open On the New Year: Top 10 Movies of 2022

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor January 31, 2023

Best selling albums, new TV shows, a never ending supply of Youtube videos and books, 2022 truly had it all. Now that the new year has begun, it feels like a good time to look back on the true stars of...

Joe Biden, edited to stand in front of marijuana leaves.

Legalize It! The US government needs to take the high road and legalize marijuana

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor November 17, 2022

Disclaimer: Neither I, The Zephyr, nor West Forsyth High School condone illegal drug use of any kind “It's about time!” is all I could think when it was announced that President Joe Biden pardoned...

"Don't Worry Darling" official poster.

Don’t waste your time on “Don’t Worry Darling”

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Editor October 3, 2022

“Don't Worry Darling” is rated R for sexual content, violence and language Despite the overwhelming media attention “Don't Worry Darling” has received since its star studded cast was announced,...

Our Flag Means Death is a show you can find on HBO Max.

Shiver Me Timbers! I Love Our Flag Means Death

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Writer May 26, 2022

Land Ho! In a sea of depressing entertainment, Our Flag Means Death is a wonderful island oasis. This queer pirate rom-com starring Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby is delightfully fun, cheery, and proves...

School Board candidates come to West to have a meet and greet. Students, parents, teacher and members of the community were ll in attendance.

[Photo] School board meet and greet draws crowds

May 31, 2022

School Board candidates come to West to have a meet and greet. Students, parents, teacher and members of the community were ll in attendance.

A tournament consisting of eight sitcoms, with a question mark where the winner will be.

Sitcom Clash: A definitive rating of the best sitcoms

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Writer March 10, 2022

8. Seinfeld You are going to hate me for this but “Seinfeld” just isn't that funny. It only makes the list because it is such a classic, a title that it doesn't fully deserve. It has one of the best...

Michael Moore, the host of Mike's Mic Podcast.

Michael Moore’s “Mike’s Mic Podcast”

Madelyn Woodard, Features Writer February 21, 2022

Junior Michael Moore has been writing, hosting and producing his very own podcast since late September of last year. Since then, “Mike’s Mic Podcast” has taken off with an average of over 300 views...

Flipped classroom has students flipping out

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Guest-Writer December 15, 2021

In my years as a full-time student, I’ve seen many teachers try to change how their classrooms operate with varying levels of success. After the disaster that was last year’s online learning, I can’t...

JCL students taking a well-earned break in the gym.

West Est Best: Fall Forum comes to campus

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Writer December 1, 2021

For Latin enthusiasts across the state, Fall Forum is the biggest event of the year- arts and crafts, food, Certamen (Latin trivia), and most importantly a place to get together and have fun. “A safe...

Treacherous Tropes: Cliches in media that are overdone

Treacherous Tropes: Cliches in media that are overdone

Madelyn Woodard, Opinion Guest-Writer October 21, 2021

Listen up future authors, directors and TV writers. I would like to do you a favor and inform you of a few media tropes that I do NOT want to be forced to read or watch again. Redemption arc (gone wrong) Although...

Book it to the library and meet the new media coordinator

Book it to the library and meet the new media coordinator

Madelyn Woodard, Features Writer September 15, 2021

Big changes are coming to the library as new media coordinator, Travis Robbins, prepares for the new year. Through the mess of Chromebooks and empty boxes, you can see the work that has already been done...

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