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Elena Garcia Van Auken, News Editor, Social Media Co-editor October 11, 2022

Elena Garcia '25 sits down with Maeve Christians '25 to talk about feminism at West High. Issues of misogyny, sexism and women's rights are brought up in this podcast. These issues...

The Weekday Social: Trojan spirit; then vs. now

The Weekday Social: Trojan spirit; then vs. now

Howaida Musa, Podcaster October 7, 2022

Sarah Siddig graduated early from West in 2009. Since then she’s studied at Kirkwood Community College and then moved on to complete her studies at the University of Iowa. She now works doing case management...

A race for freedom: annual Corgi Challenge

Alaina Greenlee and Krisha Kapoor October 7, 2022

A momentous local tradition has been forged. What may come to mind with those words? A community corgi race, of course. Over 32 canine participants made a dash to victory on Sept. 18, 2022, with only three...

Mic’d Up: Trojan Games

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor October 2, 2022

The seniors and juniors went head-to-head last Thursday in the second annual Trojan Games with one notable change: powderpuff. Instead of last year's kickball game, powderpuff made its return in this year's...

Low Stats High Rolls episode 1: Enter

Low Stats High Rolls episode 1: Enter

Lee Corlette, Podcaster September 29, 2022

   This is the first episode of Low Stats High Rolls, a Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) actual play podcast. This first chapter surrounds the character Gundark as he begins his travels, climbing...

Helen and Yaya dive into school potatoes.

Pristine potatoes

Yaya Orszula and Helen Orszula September 28, 2022

Helen and Yaya Orszula rank their top three phenomenal potatoes the school has to offer! Also, hear what they're best paired with! From ranch to ketchup, they like their potatoes every which way!

New school year prompts policy changes

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor September 27, 2022

As West High students settle back into the five-day academic schedule after the first month of the 2022-23 school year, something feels different than how the building was left in May. Other than new students,...

Popular albums that the students of West High listen to!

What music is West High listening to?

Tessa Gibson and Eleanor Weitz September 26, 2022

Through the busyness of high school students' lives, there is one thing that provides us comfort, music. Music can be background noise while studying, inspiration for a dance party or pump you up. Students...

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Nicole’s Headspace: Speaking of Partner Track— are we on the right one?

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor September 20, 2022

Summer's over so now it's time to cozy up under your covers and listen to your favorite podcasts. Why not start with this one? This semester we'll be starting off with a review of Netflix's new original...

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‘Stranger Things 4’ discussion

Samuel Rosenthal and Ijin Shim June 5, 2022

In this installment of "A Scoop of Pop Culture", Samuel Rosenthal '24 and Ijin Shim '24 discuss "Stranger Things 4", one of Netflix's most-watched series ever. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vVbyJH50Epyw8Owgu3pKe?si=2abb19d6ad3c4724

5 second challenge starring Kerri Barnhouse and Katy Nahra

Ijin Shim and Samuel Rosenthal June 1, 2022

In this episode of the 5-second challenge, English teachers Kerri Barnhouse and Katy Nahra face off for the title of “5 second challenge champion.”

Life After a Trojan: from West High to hospitals abroad

Life After a Trojan: from West High to hospitals abroad

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor May 27, 2022

Pat Bosch graduated from West in 1988 and attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate degree. After completing medical school in Philadelphia, he is a pediatric surgeon today. He has worked...

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