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Students from City High and West High gather to hear speakers from SASS

SASS hosts walkout in honor of sixth anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting

Marta Leira and Lucy Polyak
December 16, 2018
I was determined to get an education because I know that that was the only way for me to get out of poverty and make my world better, because I did not want to live in the same situation. I wanted a better life for me and my family, Veronica Kharunda 19 said.

Resilience

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2018
West janitors Ron Melsha and MJ Plank pose for a photo in the middle of the school hallways.

Custodial company

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
December 15, 2018
English teachers John Boylan and Tom Lindsey talk about how the Me Too movement has impacted the material they cover in their U.S. Humanities classes.

West Side Radio: The Me Too movement’s impact on the U.S. Humanities curriculum

Jessica Doyle and Harry Westergaard
December 12, 2018
Jada 22 and Olivia Dachtler 19 talk about their experience running a business together as sisters.

From a passion to a profession

Alex Carlon, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2018
The Trojans bench erupts in cheers after Charlie Moreland 20 scores a three-pointer during the second half on Friday, Dec. 7.

West basketball teams battle City

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
December 8, 2018
David Scheff (Steve Carell) carries his teenage son Nic (Timothee Chalamet) home after an overdose.

“Beautiful Boy” delivers predictable Oscar bait

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor
December 7, 2018
Students discuss journalism and reporting tactics with Meet The Press host Chuck Todd at NBC studios on June 17, 2018.

We are not your enemy

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
November 28, 2018
Tate Crane 20 carries the ball down the field during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 14.

Silent tradition

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
November 20, 2018
Shreya Khullar 22 holds her dupatta, an Indian accessory, in place while posing in a lehenga, a traditional Indian dress.

A cultural community

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor
November 20, 2018
West Side Radio: Choose your own adventure podcast

West Side Radio: Choose your own adventure podcast

Noah Krchak, Podcaster
November 20, 2018
Taylor Gardner 19 poses for a photo in between cars in the West High parking lot on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

From invincible to helpless

Fatima Kammona, News Editor
November 17, 2018
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