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...

Energy drinks have made their way to being one of the most popular supplements. The popularity of energy drinks has spiked significantly since 2020 when global sales peaked at a total of $57.4 billion....

Introduced in 1983, the third Monday in January is a federal holiday honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The day is usually celebrated with parades and marches, service projects, and speeches...

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...