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The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside.

Westside Wired
The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside.

Westside Wired
Dan Magruder

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Dan Magruder! I am a staff writer for Westside Wired this year. I am currently a junior and this is my third year on Wired. A fun fact about me is I don’t like listing fun facts about me. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at [email protected].

All content by Dan Magruder
Landing doors closed during the incident. Photograph by Dan Magruder.

False Fire Alarm Causes Confusion

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
May 12, 2022
Image courtesy of WikiCommons.

What To Watch For In Nebraska’s Primary Election

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
May 9, 2022
Photo Credit: Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Westside High School Holds Mock Crash Demonstration

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Image courtesy of Wikicommons

Dan’s MLB Season Predictions: National League

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
April 7, 2022
Image courtesy of Wikicommons

Dan’s MLB Season Predictions: American League

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
Opinion: United States and NATO's Options to Help Ukraine

Opinion: United States and NATO’s Options to Help Ukraine

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
The Nebraska State Department of Education recently released results from their new proficiency evaluation. (Image From Nebraska.gov)

State of Nebraska Releases School Proficiency Report

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
January 10, 2022
Staffing Issues have recently affected WHS and the entire Westside district.

Staffing Issues Spark Concerns Throughout the District

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Wired’s Dan Magruder and Sports Journalism’s Jaden Taylor give their best predictions for this year’s MLB postseason.

MLB Playoff Preview and Predictions

Dan Magruder and Jaden Taylor
October 5, 2021
CDC Recommends COVID-19 Booster Shots for the Immunocompromised

CDC Recommends COVID-19 Booster Shots for the Immunocompromised

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
August 31, 2021
The Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) announced that anyone 12 years or older is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccine Eligibility Expanded to Include 12 Years and Up

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
May 13, 2021
Westside Community Schools will switch to providing iPads for all students next school year. Now, elementary students have iPads while middle and high schools students have laptops.

Westside Community Schools Announces 2021-2022 Switch from Laptops to iPads

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
March 10, 2021
Governor Pete Ricketts explained the vaccine rollout and what members of the Westside community can expect.

Nebraska Governor and Douglas County Health Department Weigh In On Vaccine Rollout

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
Medical Director with the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit Dr. Angela Hewlett shared her thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccine and what rollout might look like for members of the Westside Community

UNMC Infectious Disease Expert and Westside Staff Share Thoughts on Future of COVID

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
January 22, 2021
Westside Community Schools recently released their legislative priorities list for the 2021 budget year which outlines Westside’s stance on education-related issues facing the Nebraska State Legislature.

Westside Administrators Discuss 2021 Legislative Priorities

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
December 16, 2020
With COVID-19 case numbers rising across Nebraska, Westside administration explains their contact-tracing procedure.

Inside Westside’s Contact-Tracing Procedure

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
November 23, 2020
This year's election is unlike any other due to COVID-19.

What to Watch For on Election Night

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
November 2, 2020
Westside Administration discusses how students and staff can get tested for COVID-19 through their insurance or through non-profit organizations.

Westside Administration Discusses COVID-19 Testing Opportunities

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
Westside Community Schools recently released their legislative priorities list for the 2021 budget year which outlines Westside’s stance on education-related issues facing the Nebraska State Legislature.

Westside Administration Discusses COVID-19 Safety Measures

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
September 29, 2020
Major League Baseball Playoffs begin Tuesday, Sept. 29. Wired Staff Writer Dan Magruder shares his predictions for the games.

Staff Writer Shares MLB Playoff Predictions

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
September 29, 2020
Cisco Webex Meetings is the new communication platform at Westside.

Westside Introduces New Primary Communication Platform During Pandemic

Dan Magruder, Wired Staff Writer
September 2, 2020
Due to security concerns surrounding the Zoom app, Westside has instructed students and staff to use Google Meet instead.

Westside Community Schools Bans Use of Zoom Due to Security Concerns

Daniel Magruder
April 22, 2020
Officials governing us at a city, state, and national level have all had a variety of responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

OPINION: Grading The COVID-19 Response At All Levels

Daniel Magruder
March 29, 2020
The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has recently made its way to the Omaha metro area, and there is cause to believe several Westside families were recently exposed to it.

Westside Administration Braces For Coronavirus Impact, Potential Cases In District

Daniel Magruder
March 9, 2020
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is currently leading in the polls with Former Vice President Joe Biden trailing him.

OPINION: Why Bernie Sanders Is The Best Candidate For President

Daniel Magruder
March 3, 2020
Westside Community Schools recently emailed a district wide statement regarding the closure of all district facilities effective from Saturday, March 14 to Friday, March 20.

Despite Harsh Wind Chill Westside Holds “Go-Day” On Thursday

Daniel Magruder
February 14, 2020
Westside High School science instructor Angela Bergman poses next to a model wind turbine used during Earth & Space Science's climate change unit.

Westside Earth & Space Science Class Adds Climate Change Lessons To Curriculum

Daniel Magruder
February 12, 2020
Students at Westside High School were recently asked to complete an anonymous survey giving feedback on the district, which was sent by administrators via email.

Westside Administrator Elaborates On Anonymous Student Survey

Daniel Magruder
February 11, 2020
The Houston Astros were recently involved with a cheating scandal that spans from 2017 to 2019.

Opinion: MLB Commissioner Should Resign After Astros Scandal

Daniel Magruder
February 4, 2020
IMCs found throughout Westside High School have unique rules and policies for the students in the space to follow.

IMC Staff Discuss Their Unique Rules and Policies

Daniel Magruder
January 15, 2020
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