West High's senior class better be looking over their shoulders this week as the school's annual senior assassin game begins on Tuesday, April 22.
For those unfamiliar, senior assassin is a classic...
When I was a freshman, I wasn’t involved in many activities. The few activities I was involved in had very little commitment, so most of the time, I just went home bored after school. I finally decided...
While working on an assignment due tomorrow, you look at the clock to see it’s already midnight. You glance at your To-Do list; you still have 5 assignments and a test to study for. Your eyes start to...
For years, sports have played a pivotal role in American culture. Especially for teens, sports create an environment that develops unity and pride. However, these experiences are not limited to traditional...
According to a survey by Forbes, over 73 percent of people see the importance of having a mentor, while 87 percent of those who have mentors say that having one has greatly improved their confidence. So,...
Both track teams headed across town to City High’s Forewald-Coleman Relays April 18. Despite a rainy start to the meet, the boys won the team title, while the girls produced strong performances in several...
Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor
• April 21, 2024
Three student from the West High Math Club headed to Minnesota State University to compete at the Minnesota State University High School Mathematics Contest. This year marks West's 20th anniversary competing...
The Arab World is a region comprising of 22 countries in Western Asia and Northern Africa. Arabs, while united by culture and history, consist of a diverse group of people from countries ranging from Sudan...
Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor
• April 19, 2024
It’s over. All the olympiads that took over my life and controlled my self-worth, all those endless hours hunched over a textbook and grinding practice problem sets — it’s over. I can confidently...
Editor's Note: As of print time April 8, House File 2586 had only been approved in the House. Since then, House File 2586 passed the Senate April 10 and is being sent back to the House for final adjustments...
By the end of their junior year, high school students have compiled a lengthy list of extracurriculars, internships and volunteer hours to impress college admissions committees at their dream institutions....
(she/her) Callie Gao is a sophomore at West and this is her first year on the yearbook staff as a designer and photographer. She enjoys reading memoirs, taking photos of her cat and eating poutine. Her...
