Growing up as a shy and introverted kid, I spent most of my time observing the people around me and how they interacted. I noticed the little things that set people apart in everyday life. How my classmate...
What defines a successful protest? Making headlines? Getting your message through to people? But then, where do you draw the line between spreading awareness and purposely sparking aggravation from the...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• December 8, 2022
Student-athletes are tasked with managing a complex and demanding schedule: balancing practices, class work, and physical therapy, along with maintaining their sleep, fitness, and diet. We see them almost...
With the prize of Airpods or a shiny new Macbook at the end, students have many incentives to get to class in time this December. 'No Tardy December', a competition put in place by West High administration,...
“If you put yourself in a position to be raped, you must [bear] some responsibility.”
Andrew Tate tweeted this disgusting comment in 2017 at the height of the #MeToo movement but this isn’t close...
A slick black cape drags along the floor behind them, and a long dark wooden staff glows green and clicks with every step. Their eyes are piercing, and their jawline is sharp. They possess a devilish smirk...
Editorial Disclaimer: This is an editorial. While based on facts, its purpose is to share conclusions and opinions derived by the WSS Editorial Board.
Although sexual violence can happen to anyone...
Spoilers Ahead
As someone who has never seen a single episode of “Game of Thrones,” I was told that starting with the prequel would be better than jumping straight into the series in order to avoid...
Queerbaiting— the practice of implying non-heterosexual relationships or attraction (in a TV show, for example) to engage or attract an LGBTQ audience or otherwise generate interest without ever...
“She’ll not be hit
With Cupid’s arrow. She hath Dian’s wit.
And, in strong proof of chastity well armed
From love’s weak childish bow, she lives uncharmed.
She will not stay the...
Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
• November 2, 2022
The following review contains spoilers for Euphoria seasons 1-2.
Drugs, sex, alcohol, toxic relationships – none of these things are particularly new to HBO and its reputation for being a less-than-PG13...
Isabella Tisdale, Features and Visuals editor
• October 27, 2022
Every other November, Iowans walk into the voting booths and have the power to change the trajectory of the future. But when voters turn to the back of the ballot this year, they will see the new proposed...
