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Juniors Ryne Vander Leest, Ryan Goodman and Owen Larson pose for a photo before recording a podcast on Dec. 14.

No Cap Recap: ‘West High Court Report’

Owen Aanestad and Barry Diallo December 15, 2021

On this episode of the No Cap Recap… Juniors Owen Larson, Ryne Vander Leest and Ryan Goodman have started to make a name for themselves with their very own podcast "West High Court Report" where...

"King Richard" was released on Nov. 19.

A scoop of pop culture: ‘King Richard’ is a familiar but well made story

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter December 9, 2021

"King Richard" provides a familiar story, but with a style and sense of originality. In this episode of A Scoop of Pop Culture, Samuel Rosenthal '24 covers the plot, characters, and acting of the new Will...

Plugged in

Rosemary Timmer-Hackert, Print Opinion Editor November 23, 2021

Screens vs. Our Attention Span Many high school students have faced the struggle of completing homework with their phone in reach. They may find themselves incredibly bored or fidgeting in their seat...

Hunting for Harries

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson November 20, 2021

Former member of the popular boy band One Direction, Harry Styles has been catapulted to new heights in his solo career. From sold-out concerts to a role in a Marvel movie, Styles has been doing outstandingly...

West High Weekly 11.19.21

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Mohana Sunkara November 20, 2021

West Side Story anchor Mohana Sunkara '23  discusses the Black Lives Matter protests around West High's campus, along with the closing of the library and where to purchase Footloose tickets. Camille Gretter...

Sliced: Co-presidents

Ijin Shim, Videographer November 17, 2021

In this parody of Chopped, co-presidents Iahn Shim '22 and Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 are given mystery items in attempt to cook pasta and not poison judge Ginger McCartney '24.

The new Marvel film "Eternals" was released Nov. 5

‘Eternals’ has incredible scope but bites off more than it can chew

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter November 15, 2021

Though this film has incredible visuals and scope, this film has to accomplish too much in too little time. In the third episode of "A Scoop of Pop Culture", Samuel Rosenthal ’24 reviews the newest Marvel...

Students protest against racial injustices

Helelia Wa Kalala, Social Media Editor November 13, 2021

On Monday, Nov. 8 students marched through the halls chanting and protesting against racial injustices at West High. The protest was spurred by a racist video from a student on social media over the weekend....

Kerry Wang '25 celebrates a students bucket during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

PALS and Community Inclusion Club defeats faculty in annual basketball game

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief November 11, 2021

After a year of no traditions, PALS and Community Inclusion Club played in their annual basketball game against West High faculty after school on Nov. 11 in the West High Main Gym. PALS and CIC defeated...

West High teachers react to being called their first names

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter November 4, 2021

The West High staff contain a plethora of races, religions, and names, all of which shape their identity. Typically teachers of the classroom are addressed by their last name, but what if these teachers...

73 questions with Mr. Gross

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2021

Follow Principal Gross around the school as he answers 73 questions ranging from his own high school experiences to his favorite place to travel.

Eleanor Weitz's review podcast that covers everything from Taylor Swift to Marvel.

Star reviews: Marvel’s new movie ‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ was surprisingly successful

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor November 3, 2021

"Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" was supposed to fail. Instead, it became one of the highest grossing films of 2021. It brought in 94 million dollars during its opening weekend, breaking the...

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