From cult classics like “Mean Girls” to Oscar-nominated films like “Ladybird,” there is no questioning the cultural impact teen media has. American shows and movies in particular have a habit glorifying...

“Democracy dies in darkness,” is the motto of the Washington Post. Since the birth of America, the press has been a way to spread information and hold politicians accountable. Iowa’s GOP threatens...

The year 2021 brought state championships, record-breaking performances, winning streaks and a whole lot more to the West High athletic department. 2020 was easy to beat but 2021 truly filled itself with...

Looking down at a scale and feeling your heart drop is a common feeling among teenagers in 2021. Small Waist in Twenty Days challenges is plastered across every screen in the nation. The bone structure...

Music by Johnathan Larson? Check. Directed by Lin Manuel Miranda? Check. Starred by Andrew Garfield? Check. Oh, boy. Better grab the popcorn because this is going to be a long one.

West Side Story: Can you walk me through what a day in your life is like as a custodian at West? Daniel Carlos: I'm actually mid-shift so I start my day at 12:30, usually coming in at that time to get...

This is an editorial. An editorial, like news reporting, is based on objective facts. However, its purpose is to share conclusions and opinions that have been derived by our Editorial Board and are not...

“Once you overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” spoken by Bong Joon-Ho, a South Korean film director who made history back in 2020...

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. It takes place during my favorite season, Autumn, and incorporates some of my favorite things- movies and chocolate. Some of my favorite memories feature...

History Corsets - an item of clothing intended to both support and shape the body - have been worn throughout history, from before even the 16th century. But they’re most well-known for the Victorian...

At the end of the 2021-2022 school year, I chose to transfer from Liberty High to West High. The day I decided to transfer was the most anxiety-inducing day of my life, because I was already so uncomfortable...

Oct. 11 is nationally recognized as both Indigenous People's Day and Columbus Day. We are still celebrating the man who lead to the torment of native communities. Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first adopted...