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Students give opinions on cuffing season

Students give opinions on cuffing season

Asha Irani, Videographer December 28, 2016

The halls of West High are constantly filling with new pop-culture slang. “Roasting,” “kms,” “I’m dead!” and many other terms are becoming integrated into students’ everyday vocabulary....

What to watch to prep for the Golden Globes

What to watch to prep for the Golden Globes

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor December 21, 2016

It’s that time of year again: the Golden Globes nominations have been announced. The Globes are typically the first round or “bracket” of the awards season, leading up to the more esteemed Academy...

You just gotta go all out, you know what I mean? Ryo Ohashi 17

Photo Gallery: Show choir performs Winter Swing Show

Sarah Longmire, Photo Editor December 12, 2016

 West Show Choirs performed their shows at Hancher Auditorium this Saturday. Look at the album below to see photos from the event and get an inside view on how the performers feel about this years...

Sasha Tyler 18 does her makeup before the show.

Fashion Friday: Wizard of Oz

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter December 9, 2016

WSS: How long does it take to make each costume for a show? Theatre West Costume Crew: It depends on the costume. We have two other moms that help us. It also depends on how complex it is to make...

Movie review: Moana

Movie review: Moana

Maggie Terry, Reporter December 3, 2016
Moana is a fresh take on the traditional Disney "Princess" movie worth your time.
Skipper playing Toto on the set of West Highs Wizard of Oz.

Skipping into the spotlight

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor December 2, 2016

West’s Wizard of Oz is finally ready for the stage, after the cast utilized a combination of allergy medications and anxiety pills to ameliorate Skipper’s stage fright. Skipper, the pet of Emily...

Leela Mahajan 20 (left) and Olivia Barker 20 (right) have been close friends for the past seven years.

Fashion and friendship Friday: Leela Mahajan & Olivia Barker

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor December 2, 2016

Student mixtape: Sierra Frost 18

Student mixtape: Sierra Frost ’18

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor November 30, 2016

While her favorite artists and songs change from time to time, Sierra Frost ‘18’s love of R&B has remained constant. The combination of meaningful lyrics and jazzy background beats struck a chord...

Building a PC?

Building a PC?

Ethan Goers, Broadcast Anchor, Sports Producer November 29, 2016

    Devin Nolte '18 -  WSS: Why did you build a computer? Nolte: I built a computer to have more fun with games, and because I was told it was a very fun thing to do. I talked...

Coffee trends at local coffee house

Teresa Knecht, Photographer November 27, 2016

Readers drink guide to current coffee trends at the local coffee house. A quick preview of popular drinks.

Making oreo ball snowmen

Making oreo ball snowmen

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor November 27, 2016

Ingredients: 16 ounces (1 container) white chocolate baking chocolate. 36 oreos (1 package) of OREO cookies, crushed. 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese. Extras to decorate your snowmen with. Directions: Put...

Freshmen perform at All-State

Freshmen perform at All-State

Jiung Jung, Copy Editor November 26, 2016

“It felt like I wasn’t supposed to be [auditioning] because I was a freshman.” With a measly 17% of musicians qualifying for All-State, it’s hard not to sympathize with the words of freshman...

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