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Editorial: E-pass explained

Editorial: E-pass explained

WSS Editorial Board November 17, 2023

In recent years, West High has continuously revised its pass system to achieve the best solution for hallway behavior issues. The district recently developed a new policy to address the matter: an electronic...

Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse going in different directions.

What’s happened to Disney?

Neema Ash, FOJ Intern November 15, 2023

Disney Channel is a familiar name that Gen Z and early Millennials have kept as nostalgic memories. Disney Channel was founded in 1988 and immediately became a hit with shows like “That’s So Raven”...

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review

Samuel Rosenthal and Joe Corlette November 9, 2023

“Killers of the Flower Moon” is an incredibly powerful, important and heavy movie that delivers what most modern blockbusters lack these days. It values the impact of a human life and the effect it...

The title screen of the 2023 movie Priscilla.

“Priscilla”: the real life of America’s sweetheart

Defne Bayman and Tessa Gibson November 6, 2023

In September 2022, Sofia Coppola, director of “The Virgin Suicides,” “Lost in Translation,” “Marie Antoinette,” and more, announced that she would be working on a film adaptation of Priscilla...

West High seniors must make the difficult choice of whether or not to apply early decision.

Gambling on the rest of your life

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor November 4, 2023

As the early decision deadlines loom for colleges and universities, students across the country–including those at West–scramble to get their applications done. The higher chance of winning the coveted...

The true forbidden romance has been hidden for decades because people were too afraid.

L(ove)G(ays)B(eing)T(errible)

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor October 31, 2023

We all have that one fictional character we can find ourselves relating with. Or two. Or a couple of dozen. It doesn’t matter what role they play. Maybe they’re the protagonist or the love interest—and...

For ages, the mindset of sex = bad has been drilled into our heads. But to the media, its art. Whos to say is right?

Rated X

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor October 29, 2023

What’s really disturbing is the fact that I once had to sit through "American Psycho" with my father on the couch next to me and act like I didn’t see Christian Bale stark naked and flexing in...

Jordan Peeles films include Get Out, Us and Nope.

Jordan Peele and his masterpiece trio

Haneen Eltyeb, Videographer October 27, 2023

Who is Jordan Peele?  Comedian, actor and filmmaker who is best known for his remarkable contributions to the psychological horror genre. Peele initially began a career in sketch comedy before delving...

With college admissions on the rise and the recent overturning of affirmative action, Asian Americans are significantly impacted in the new educational and societal landscape.

Equity, not equality

Kamakshee Kuchhal, Lead Print Copy Editor October 10, 2023

In June, the Supreme Court struck down the use of affirmative action in college admissions. As defined by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, affirmative action promotes employment and education...

Right to left: Anjali Mathews 24, Flourish and Bots with Trobotix members, Tiff Lieberman 25

The E in STEM stands for equality

Haneen Eltyeb, Videographer October 9, 2023

  You’d expect that with women making up a little over half of the world population, there would be more representation in the world of STEM. Specifically, in engineering. However, only 16% of...

The ICCSD needs to speak out and support students regarding new laws.

Editorial: Broken identities

WSS Editorial Board October 6, 2023

For some, school is a second home, a place where they can fully be themselves, away from their difficult home lives. But now, some students can no longer call school a safe space. On May 26, the Iowa...

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