Behind the Cover: Detached
In this issue’s installment of Behind the Cover, we’ll discuss both what went into the design, and what went into the writing for WSS’ latest cover story.
December 18, 2020
In the second installment of Behind the Cover, WSS staffers Kailey Gee ’22, Hanah Kitamoto ’22, Heidi Du ’23 and Soomin Koh ’22 give a behind-the-scenes look into the writing and design process for this cover story.
With a shorter cycle, which means the amount of time before we publish the paper, common issues became even more difficult to deal with — namely getting in touch with sources.

(she/her) Kailey Gee is a junior at West High, and this is her second year on staff. She's working as print news editor, but also a designer and reporter....

(she/her/hers) Hanah Kitamoto is a junior at West. This is her second year on staff and she is the print sports editor and yearbook co-sports editor. She...

Heidi Du is a sophomore and first-year reporter on print. Outside of school, she spends a copious amount of time snacking on extra cheddar Goldfish and...

Soomin Koh is a junior at West. This is her first year on staff as a print reporter. In her free time, she enjoys running, going on hikes...