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The 2024 Met Gala took place on May 6 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art with the theme "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."

The ten best and worst looks from the Met Gala

Defne Bayman, Communications Coordinator, Artist, Reporter and Photographer May 28, 2024

The Met Gala began as a fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The first Met was known as The Costume Institute Benefit in 1948, and the funds from tickets sold went directly to...

Child stars are often caught in the limbo between maturity and immaturity that is Hollywood.

Don’t treat me like a kid!

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor May 27, 2024

We can all agree that it’s a bit messed up how, in young adult fantasy books, the “Chosen One” always happens to be just a kid, right? Like, this person has barely hit puberty, and they’re...

Class of 2024 finds graduation looming closer and closer and with it comes the decision of a grad outfit.

Fashion Friday: graduating in style

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor May 24, 2024

There are many options for a graduation dress, from the classic white to ditsy floral or a more formal black. For a last-minute look, your best is a simple dress pulled from your closet that might be concert...

A lunch bag of nostalgic snacks gets eaten.

The taste of nostalgia

Yaya Orszula, Samuel Rosenthal, and Joe Corlette May 19, 2024

When we were kids, the food scene was all about the snacks, and there were plenty to choose from. We had fruit snacks, cheese with crackers, Goldfish, Lunchables and the list goes on. It seems that...

The Varsity Band opens with "Invicta" by James Swearingen.

Ninth Grade and Varsity band concert features Jazz Lab

Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor May 17, 2024

The Ninth Grade and Varsity concert bands held a concert at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 15 in the Arganbright Auditorium. Jazz Lab, West High's third jazz band, opened the concert. Jazz Lab played "Blues...

Dairy Queen has introduced new summer flavors!

Dairy Queen taste test: graduation edition

Tessa Gibson and Anna Gibson May 16, 2024

Picture this: the summer haze is dancing through the air. Pants are being swapped for shorts. School is ending, and homework is banished. Yet there is one thing that is necessary for the summer season:...

Wordle Wednesday

Wordle Wednesday

WSS Staff May 15, 2024

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Credit to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production company. "Challengers" is a tennis-centered movie that stars Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor.

Challengers: the relationship of tennis

Defne Bayman, Communications Coordinator, Artist, Reporter and Photographer May 1, 2024

Content Warning: This movie review contains spoilers and references to sexual themes. “Challengers” is a movie leading up to the tennis game between Mike Faist’s Art Donaldson and Josh O’Connor’s...

Procrastinated on prom prep? Here’s a comprehensive guide to making last-minute plans for a perfect prom.

Mapping out prom

Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor April 30, 2024

Both excitement and nerves are in the air with less than a week until prom. On Saturday, May 4, West’s upperclassmen will put on their glitz and glam for a night of fun from 7:00 pm to 1:30 am. However,...

"Dune: Part 2" early fan showing at IMAX theaters. Image credited to Legendary Pictures.

‘Dune: Part Two’ in review

“Dune,” an original science fiction novel published in 1965 by Frank Herbert, had been deemed “un-adaptable” for the film until the release of " Dune: Part One" in 2021. There was a 1984 adaptation...

Spring Crossword

Spring Crossword

Ginger McCartney, Artist, Designer April 18, 2024

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