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West Side Story

Jack Harris 22 is here to break down the best songs of the last decade.

The best hit songs of the decade

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor January 21, 2020

Warning: contains songs with explicit lyrics Does music suck now? For a long time, that’s what I thought. I had my reasons too. Overall lyrics have gotten more simple, the musicality of songs has...

His Dark Materials is based on Philip Pullmans legendary trilogy of novels.

“His Dark Materials” is the next big fantasy show

Edward Keen, Arts Editor January 21, 2020

Ever since my younger years, I’ve had an innate fascination with the fantasy genre. To be able to slide into other worlds with their very way of doing things and sets upon sets of magical attributes...

“Underwater” is the perfect balance of horror and comedy

“Underwater” is the perfect balance of horror and comedy

Luke Krchak, Reporter January 20, 2020

William Eubank’s “Underwater” is a flashy new thriller that leaves you on the edge of your seat. With its combination of CGI and underwater cameras, you feel like you are alongside the main characters...

The Mandalorian is the first television show to take place in the Star Wars universe.

“The Mandalorian” is Star Wars at its best

Edward Keen, Arts Editor January 18, 2020

By all measures of the word, “The Mandalorian” was always going to be a massive gamble for Disney and Star Wars. First, there’s the obvious: it’s the debut live-action television show for the studio—whether...

Natalie Dunlap 20 shows off the earrings she pair with her day eight outfit.

WSS staffer tries 10 x 10 challenge

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2020

It feels like American shopping habits are driven by wants and style instead of needs and function; there’s no time like the holidays to give and receive things we might not use or even want. Many of...

Kylo Ren and Rey face off in ¨The Rise of Skywalker¨~Lucus films

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is a flawed but satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer January 6, 2020

As far back as I can remember I've always been a Star Wars fan. I have a huge collection of Star Wars action figures. I have also seen every film, and every episode of the Clone Wars. Basically, I am a...

Styling 1920s fashion elements 100 years later

Styling 1920’s fashion elements 100 years later

Alex Carlon, Online Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2020

With its drop waists and feathered hairpieces, the 1920's were an interesting time for fashion. Dance-floor-ready outfits were the name of the game and women dressed more for aesthetics than for functionality....

A look back at the decade that was the 2010s

A look back at the decade that was the 2010s

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor January 1, 2020

For students at West High the 2010s will likely be the decade that raised them. Most people have their personalities and opinions carved out while they are young. Things that they may have experienced...

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Six predictions for what the next decade has in store

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor December 31, 2019

In the history of the human race, there has never been a person that can see the future. Back in 2009, who would’ve guessed that Donald Trump would become president, or that Ben Affleck would win an...

One of the most famous stock photo to ever be put on the internet a boyfriend checking out a passing woman while his girlfriend is totally rethinking her entire relationship. Showing so much pain, jealousy, betrayal, and heartbreak.

Meme of the decade

Mariam Keita, Reporter December 30, 2019

2019 is about to end and that means that a new decade is about to come into focus (BIG PUN). Memes have been a new and exciting way to express ourselves.  We've had our fun these past few years sharing...

Looking back is a series in which WSS interns pull articles from decades of archives and reflect on the content as a current West High Student.

Looking back: Hand-holding brings administrative action

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor December 28, 2019

        Hand-holding brings administrative action Published in the March 13, 1970 edition of West Side Story   Recently students have been “grounded”in the study...

Hawkeye is one book recommend to check out during the upcoming break.

Four books to read over winter break

Edward Keen, Arts Editor December 21, 2019

It’s the time of year when the temperature dips, your breath comes out a cloud of fog, sparse snowfalls glitter the air and scintillating lights decorate neighborhoods. This winter, in the moments when...

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