Kerri Barnhouse - English Would you rather have Frankenstein stalking you or have a famous poet write about your flaws? Probably Frankenstein - it would force me to get some exercise having to run...

In fashion, one of the easiest parts of an outfit to overlook is socks, as most of the time they are hidden by shoes. However, for some students at West, socks are integral to their unique style. McKenna...

Summer has become the main fodder for movie studios to unleash their biggest, most prominent films, even more so than any other time of the year. As such, this jam-packed season of film releases can seem...

It’s finally that time of year. As the faint scent of growing plants and senioritis-afflicted students wafts through the halls, it’s clear that graduation is almost upon us. However, before West High...

“Tortilla Curtain." “Of Mice and Men." “Macbeth." If you recognize any of the titles above, you’ve been fulfilling your English requirements. At West, students will read over 20 novel-length works...

Each grade in high school presents new challenges and distinctions from the last. These changes can be a cause for stress in students who are unprepared to meet the new school year. Because of this, WSS...

I loved the first Avengers film. "Avengers Age of Ultron" was pretty good but not as great as its predecessor.  "Avengers Infinity War" blew me away, and became my favorite, that is, until "Avengers Endgame."...

As graduation nears, seniors are reflecting on their past four years at West. WSS shares favorite memories from the Class of 2019. Compiled by Sophie Stephens. Designed by Sidney Kiersch.

Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. While many already have plans to curb the summer boredom, picking up a good book is a great use of extra time. Here are one West Side Story reporter’s...

It is a Friday afternoon at West High, and the school is empty. The floors are bare, save for the dark gray sweatshirt resting on a desk, the pair of glasses on the windowsill and one lonely shoe in the...