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Which of these films will you be putting on your watchlist?

West High’s favorite movies of the summer

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor September 14, 2023

Nothing beats the lazy-hazy-crazy days of summer more than grabbing a bucket of popcorn and seating yourself down in the well-air-conditioned, darkened rooms of the movie theatre. And after all of the...

Film Club returns to West High.

The return of Film Club

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor September 14, 2023

While working through the club fair, you may stumble upon West High’s Film Club. After a decade without it, it’s finally returning with its first showing, “The Princess Bride,” directed by Rob...

Got a burning question on your mind? West Side Story can help.

Advice Column

Muhammad Cikmaz and Elena Garcia Van Auken September 7, 2023

Seeking Guidance? Ask Away! Welcome to the West Side Story Advice Column, your one-stop destination for all your burning questions. Whether you're facing academic challenges, navigating the complexities...

What does a modern Snow White in the 21st century look like exactly?

The snow-white apple of our eyes

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor September 7, 2023

It came as a surprise to no one when Disney announced the current production of a live-action remake of the 1937 animated classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” to be released in March of 2024....

Faculty Farewell: Nick Bushkofsky

Faculty Farewell: Nick Bushkofsky

Howaida Musa, Podcaster June 8, 2023

Earlier this month, Nick Bushkofsky announced this year to be his final year of being a teacher. He has been a science teacher at West High for three years but decided it was time for a change in his course...

A farewell to retiring staff

Jack Furlong June 6, 2023

As the school year comes to a close, students and faculty say goodbye to some of the retiring staff members, many of which have been at West for multiple decades.

The Weekday Social: Six Things We Wish We Knew Before High School

The Weekday Social: Six Things We Wish We Knew Before High School

Howaida Musa, Podcaster June 6, 2023

It's the last day of school for seniors at West High School and it's time for some reflection. As seniors, it's very difficult leaving high school without regrets of your last 4 years. In a very special...

Laws around book banning encourage taking caution when choosing a book

Legality of literature

Ashlyn Brady, Features Editor June 3, 2023

Judy Blume. Maya Angelou. S.E. Hinton. These authors have not only shaped generations of readers but they have something else in common. Their influential work has been challenged and banned in the United...

Sounds like summer

Sounds like summer

Erinn Varga, Print Design and Opinion Editor June 3, 2023

Behind the glorified facade of the picture-perfect life, South Korean celebrity culture pumps out idols like dolls in a factory.

Culture clash

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor June 2, 2023

*Trigger warning: The following content contains mentions of suicide* Fame and fortune. The hypothetical dream no one ever really wants to touch. We all daydream about it— the idea of becoming an...

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Mental health in media

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor June 2, 2023

It’s no secret that what people see on screen in tv shows, movies and video games heavily influences their behavior as they attempt to emulate what's shown to them. Massive shows like “13 Reasons Why”...

Red Fish Hue Fish

Red Fish Hue Fish

Jessie Li and Marie Stier June 2, 2023

What color is the sky? The grass? A stop sign? Colors that are typically vivid may not always appear as such to those who are colorblind. People with colorblindness often can’t distinguish between certain...

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