I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard some sort of lecture about the importance of having enough extracurricular activities to put on your college application — and not just a large enough...

“Sorry for not posting in a while!” — it’s a common caption I see as someone who follows a multitude of artists on Instagram. It’s an unnecessary apology, but who can blame them? As an outsider,...

“Tax the rich” has become a phrase of controversy, classified by critics as a far-left idea that is unreasonable and unachievable. However, taxing the rich is more universally ethical and beneficial...

Returning from winter break, West students were met with the new bathroom pass system. The passes were not popular, with many students expressing their concerns and frustrations. Nevertheless, the system...

Aromatherapy is the practice of using aromatic compounds for therapeutic benefits. There are a lot of common and well-known ones; such as lavender being calming, and mint as a pain reliever. And an entire...

If the University of Iowa fired Kirk Ferentz tomorrow, he would be owed $48 million. That’s thanks to the terms of his new contract, which guarantees his place as the highest-paid state employee until...

Haunted Bookshop Founded in: 1978 Hours: As of Feb. 7, the Haunted Bookshop is no longer allowing people to come inside to shop due to COVID exposure risks. Products: The Haunted Bookshop offers...

The "Cowboy Bebop" the live-action may be canceled, but that doesn't mean there's nothing else to talk about. Get on to your spaceships because we're in for a journey. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xeuwATANUV4i6uiwrPFMR  

I come to you today to educate you on the progress of racial equity at West High School. I know you’ve seen what happened the past couple of weeks and I’m sure some of you are uneducated about the...

The use of trigger warnings has become increasingly frequent over recent years, especially on social media and TV. They typically precede content with disturbing elements that may affect people with specific...

Summer slide is a phenomenon students have been experiencing for as long as we can remember. Almost everyone can relate to walking into a math class on the first day of school and feeling your mind go...

In March of 2020, the world went into lockdown and since then the questions have never stopped. When will we return to school? Will we wear masks? And so many more questions struck students, parents, and...