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Processing the response

February 5, 2019
Lin Wang poses for a photo with Inside the NBA hosts, including Charles Barkley, at the TNT headquarters.

Creating the story

February 5, 2019
Shirley Wang poses for a photo at Java House. The 22-year-old was the creator of a viral podcast that detailed her fathers friendship with former NBA superstar Charles Barkley.

Keeping her father alive: how a ‘suburban dad’ and Charles Barkley impacted a nation

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
February 5, 2019
Maria Gamon 19 performs Freedom by Eddie James alongside Showtime, Wests junior varsity show choir at Liberty High on Wednesday, Jan. 9

ICCSD high school show choirs perform at fundraising event

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
January 11, 2019
Anjali Huynh 19 talks about name pronunciation in her column.

The name game

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
December 30, 2018
Wests varsity show choir, Good Time Company, sits on the risers during their jukebox-themed show.

Show choirs swing into season with annual show

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
December 24, 2018
Students discuss journalism and reporting tactics with Meet The Press host Chuck Todd at NBC studios on June 17, 2018.

We are not your enemy

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
November 28, 2018
West students can obtain help with the college application process through an organization created by both alumni of and current West students.

Social impact

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor
October 24, 2018
Heroes of Troy candidates stand together after Student Senate announcement.

Student Senate announces candidates for Heroes of Troy

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
October 9, 2018
Team captain Yajatra Kulkani 18 works on building the robot with mentor Mark Whiting.

The road to Worlds

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
April 30, 2018
The following day, Al-Ani sees two young boys in the refugee camp and asks them the same question.He discovers they are not siblings, but rather just two kids sticking together. While Al-Ani was given permission to take their photo, he does not always ask before the shot. Sometimes you meet someone in the street, hes crying, so you have to ask him, Why you crying: But here, you dont have to ask, you have to take the picture.

A powerful perspective

Anna Brown and Alyson Kuennen
April 6, 2018
Good Time Company performers pose at the end of their opening song during the Spring Swing show at West High on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Show choirs cap off season with Spring Swing show

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
February 27, 2018
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