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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

It came as a surprise to no one when Disney announced the current production of a live-action remake of the 1937 animated classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” to be released in March of 2024....

Hiding in a school corner, gunshots make my ears bleed. Tanks rumble on the ground—a cold body near me. I don’t know what’s going on. I don’t know why they’re killing us. All I know is that I’m...

*Trigger warning: The following content contains mentions of suicide* Fame and fortune. The hypothetical dream no one ever really wants to touch. We all daydream about it— the idea of becoming an...

Trend cycles are always coming in and out of style and with social media effectively speeding up how fast trends are recycled, it’s a huge year for the fashion industry.  Covid is partially to blame...

I hate getting up from bed after hours of scrolling on my phone. I feel clammy and guilty, wrapped up underneath my blanket. I tear myself apart as I look down at my laptop screen and see the Netflix tab...