The 1440 charity movie event began at sundown, but the real action happened in the hours before a single moviegoer stepped onto the makeshift theater.
Approximately twenty 1440 volunteers...
Last year students and teachers at West High school made the transition to the online academic site Google Classroom. While some teachers have embraced Classroom, Physics teachers Scott Kahler and Dominic...
The Birth of a Nation promises many things from the title alone. If you’re a film student or historian, you will know that it is reclaiming the name of a very famous and groundbreaking propaganda film....
Anyone who says that rock and roll is dead has not spoken to senior Spencer Thompson. His playlist is composed of classic hits ranging from the 1970’s to early 2000’s. The WSS got a chance to delve...
It’s been nearly a month since the new iPhone 7 and 7 plus were released. Apple released the new phones on September 7th, 2016, and, at first, it was unclear to me whether or not it would be a huge hit,...
Having a best friend can add an enjoyable aspect to one’s life. Best friends Sofia Perez ’17 and Sasha Tyler ’17 bond over fashion and draw inspiration from each other.
Meeting in downtown...
The sweet sound of piano keys fills the walls of West High’s Arganbright Auditorium. The tempo is upbeat, and right as you become enticed, the bass and percussion join the harmonious scene as well. A...
Lauren Katz, Copy Editor, Editorials Editor
• October 4, 2016
It was mid-September in that finicky time when days bring gusts of sultry air and evenings a chill. The United Action for Youth’s (U.A.Y.) doors were open to those who sought a respite, with sunken couches...
Around 2,000 miles away from West High School is an exact replica of the West High gym. Complete with banners representing state titles up until 2011, the replica is almost spot-on.
The purpose of this...
Simran Sarin, Print Editor-in-Chief
• September 30, 2016
Follow these simple steps:
1. Cut out a template of your choice, leaving ~1/2 inch border around it
2. Tape the template onto your pumpkin
3. Using a thumbtack, pierce the pumpkin along the black...
John Waters will be at the Englert Theatre on Saturday, October 1st. Waters is known for his films, which are generally intentionally cheesy or campy, and have achieved a cult status. His run of films...
West Side Story: What motivates you to get up and ready in the morning?
Sidney Kout: I pick my outfits out every morning the morning before so I wake up and it’s right there, ready for me.
WSS:...
