What do you do when your film is rendered unwatchable at the last minute? Everything is complete, save the select few finishing touches one adds in post-production. But, at the very last minute, you get...
Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
• January 10, 2018
You never know what you're going to get from a debut novel. On its hardcover jacket, there could be a solitary blurb on the back from a well-known author. But if the publishing company wants the book...
Emma Brustkern, Print Entertainment Editor
• January 3, 2018
From the 1950s to Now
Fans of “12 Angry Men” may remember men smoking cigarettes and old-fashioned slang, but the Theatre West production is a far cry from this vision. Rather than being set in the...
Many of us are joyful and celebratory during December, finding the perfect gifts for friends and family. However, others are broke and stressed, completely unsure of what to buy. Well, luckily for you...
Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
• December 20, 2017
When this new book from Robin Benway was nominated for the National Book Award shortlist a day after its publication, I was shocked. I had only read one of Benway's books prior to this, and even with...
The holiday season is celebrated distinctly by many. While some are happy solely because of the break from school and work, others celebrate holidays such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and more. Although...
Nina Elkadi, Print Editor-in-Chief
• December 18, 2017
This is a playlist full of my favorite songs that make me think of winter.
My rules were:
I can't have more than one song from an artist (seriously, the whole playlist would be Sufjan...
Nina Elkadi, Print Editor-in-Chief
• December 14, 2017
April 13, 2018, the release date for "The Miracle Season," can't come soon enough for many in the West High community. In the summer of 2011, West student Caroline (Line) Found died in a moped crash....
Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
• December 14, 2017
Young adult contemporaries are mostly a predictable field. If you want books that have girls coming to terms with events in their lives, sweet and safe romances and brief glimpses into heavy issues,...