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The risk of reporting

The risk of reporting

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor January 9, 2023

American sports reporter for Fox News Grant Wahl was announced dead on Saturday, December 10th, while covering the World Cup in Qatar. The organizers of the World Cup stated he fell ill over the weekend...

Camille Gretter 23, Howaida Musa 23, Ava Bruxvoort 24, Maya Chu 23, Muhammed Cikmaz 24, Alaina Greenlee 23 and Imani Hedt 23 pose for featured image.

The cycle that defines us

Helelia Wa Kalala, Social Media Editor December 21, 2022

Growing up as a shy and introverted kid, I spent most of my time observing the people around me and how they interacted. I noticed the little things that set people apart in everyday life. How my classmate...

Great works of art are meant to be appreciated, not vandalized,

Tomato soup or respect— choose your weapon

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor December 17, 2022

What defines a successful protest? Making headlines? Getting your message through to people? But then, where do you draw the line between spreading awareness and purposely sparking aggravation from the...

Name, Image and Likeness allow collegiate athletes to gain profit off of partnerships with brands and companies.

A fatal balancing act: New power adds pressure to stressed college athletes

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor December 8, 2022

Student-athletes are tasked with managing a complex and demanding schedule: balancing practices, class work, and physical therapy, along with maintaining their sleep, fitness, and diet. We see them almost...

Bodie Williamson 22 walks down the hallway during class with West Highs new hall pass on Feb. 7.

Jay’s jots: no tardy December

Camille Gretter and Jay Mascardo December 7, 2022

With the prize of Airpods or a shiny new Macbook at the end, students have many incentives to get to class in time this December. 'No Tardy December', a competition put in place by West High administration,...

Tates tantrums

Tate’s tantrums

Kamakshee Kuchhal, Lead Print Copy Editor November 19, 2022

“If you put yourself in a position to be raped, you must [bear] some responsibility.” Andrew Tate tweeted this disgusting comment in 2017 at the height of the #MeToo movement but this isn’t close...

You dont have to be a villain to be direct.

Am I the villain?

Katherine Shoppa, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief November 19, 2022

A slick black cape drags along the floor behind them, and a long dark wooden staff glows green and clicks with every step. Their eyes are piercing, and their jawline is sharp. They possess a devilish smirk...

Editorial: Transparency is key

Editorial: Transparency is key

WSS Editorial Board November 17, 2022

Editorial Disclaimer: This is an editorial. While based on facts, its purpose is to share conclusions and opinions derived by the WSS Editorial Board. Although sexual violence can happen to anyone...

HBO Maxs House of the Dragon premiered on Aug. 21, 2022.

A blind ‘House of the Dragon’ review

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief November 13, 2022

Spoilers Ahead As someone who has never seen a single episode of “Game of Thrones,” I was told that starting with the prequel would be better than jumping straight into the series in order to avoid...

Kit Connor is only the most recent example of celebrities having labels thrusted onto them.

Heartbreaker: Kit Connor and his forced coming out

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor November 7, 2022

Queerbaiting— the practice of implying non-heterosexual relationships or attraction (in a TV show, for example) to engage or attract an LGBTQ audience or otherwise generate interest without ever...

The famous balcony scene between the star-crossed lovers may not be all that meets the eye. Art by Rosellyn Rubio.

Rosaline, Rosaline, Who Art Thou, Rosaline?

Nicole Lee and Rosellyn Rubio November 2, 2022

“She’ll not be hit With Cupid’s arrow. She hath Dian’s wit. And, in strong proof of chastity well armed From love’s weak childish bow, she lives uncharmed. She will not stay the...

HBO released the second season of Euphoria in January. Jules Keranen 24 gives their thoughts on how the two seasons of Euphoria compare to one another.

“Euphoria” season 2: a failed fantasy

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor November 2, 2022

The following review contains spoilers for Euphoria seasons 1-2. Drugs, sex, alcohol, toxic relationships – none of these things are particularly new to HBO and its reputation for being a less-than-PG13...

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