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The theatre is in Moscow, Russia.

Elegant ballet: A review

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor January 31, 2018

The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia showcased a revamped version of Romeo and Juliet that was broadcast around the world on Sunday, Jan. 21. The world-renowned ballet theatre introduced a brand new,...

The scars we carry: a "Kiznaiver" review

The scars we carry: a “Kiznaiver” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter January 30, 2018

Making friends is hard. Call that the greatest understatement of all time, but if you think about it, difficulty in that field does exist. Even now as a high school senior, I still feel like I’m...

Staff Spotify playlist: January 2018

Staff Spotify playlist: January 2018

Olivia Dachtler and Kristina Rosebrook January 29, 2018

This playlist is a mix of West Side Story’s favorite pop, ballad, electronic and Latino songs this month. Some of the songs are new hits, while others are missed gems on popular albums. Our highlights:...

How to: shoot better iPhone photos

How to: shoot better iPhone photos

Ting Gao, Reporter January 28, 2018

A picture is worth a thousand words. This cliche has been heard so many times, but even worn-out cliches are occasionally right. Photos are indeed the easiest way for the majority of people to capture...

Photo used with permission from Creative Commons.

She loves control: a “Camila” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter January 27, 2018

When Camila Cabello announced her departure from girl group Fifth Harmony at the end of 2016, I wasn’t surprised. She had been the standout, although it wasn’t for the right reasons. Her vocals...

Natalie Dunlap '20 and Jessica Doyle '19 spill the tea on the news from this past week.

West Side Radio: Spilling the tea

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap January 26, 2018

Subscribe to West Side Radio on iTunes and never miss an episode. To learn more about a specific topic from this week's episode, click the links below.  Registration Government shutdown  ...

The finished cookies need to cool for five minutes after being baked.

Peanut butter cookies to satisfy a sweet tooth

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2018

Cut out all your health worries and enjoy this shameless, easy-to-make snack. These 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies take only 20 minutes to make, and are free from gluten, cane sugar, soy and dairy.  

"Three Billboards" boasts poor writing and characterization

“Three Billboards” boasts poor writing and characterization

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor January 22, 2018

The power of anger in the movies is well known to any film-lover. Movies have become infamous as platforms to exorcise such feelings, to imprint them upon the screen and eventually the viewer. Some of...

iPhone X vs Nikon D3300

Camera or iPhone?

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor January 21, 2018

The iPhone is by far the most popular phone on earth, having sold 230 million copies in 2017 alone. However, the latest version of the device, the iPhone X, has an absurd $999 dollar price point that has...

The Singing Bee: Holiday edition

Eman Elsheikh, Videographer January 19, 2018

Can you finish the lyrics to these holiday classics?   If you want to watch more West High School students struggle, here is a video of them trying to label a US map: None of these...

"All the Money in the World" delivers standard thriller fare

“All the Money in the World” delivers standard thriller fare

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor January 12, 2018

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...

You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone: a “Girl in Snow” review

You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone: a “Girl in Snow” review

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...

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