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Graphic depicting the travel routes women in states with abortion bans could be forced to take.

The new underground railroad

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor October 11, 2022

During the era of slavery in America, slaves fled to free states through a series of safe houses opening their doors to those seeking freedom, this intricate system was referred to as the underground railroad....

Despite the spread of inspiration through social media, fashion trends have lacked creativity and online platforms promote the overconsumption of clothes without being conscious of the environmental impacts.

Dripped out of style

Jay Mascardo, Opinion October 10, 2022

Being a teenager in the 2020s is one of the most convenient times to discover fashion ideas. It's easy to find inspiration on apps such as Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok, with algorithms constantly adjusting...

A grading policy based only on assessments would be harmful to students education.

Editorial: The grading dilemma

WSS Editorial Board October 7, 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. In recent years, the ICCSD has moved closer to...

West Highs new bus schedule: is it helpful or hurtful

West High’s new bus schedule: is it helpful or hurtful

Abby Guo, Video Editor October 5, 2022

Ding! After the last bell of the day rings, the countdown starts. Five minutes on the clock. You grab your bag and rush out the door, weaving through a crowd of students and rushing down the stairs. Well,...

Gun shooting out the alphabet to show firearms creating chaos within education.

Fighting fire with fire

Nicole Lee and Zoe Smith September 28, 2022

America is currently suffering from two notable epidemics. COVID-19  may have put the world on hold and forced us to face some repercussions, but we managed to come together as a community and pulled...

Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.

Aesthetic culture and Eurocentricism

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor September 26, 2022

In a day and age where social media relies almost entirely on targeting demographics with specific aesthetic preferences, we find certain subcultures revolving around ideologies that can be incredibly...

LGBTQ identities and issues need to be better represented in the curriculum.

Where is the rainbow?

WSS Editorial Board May 26, 2022

Nationally, 1 in 5 LGBTQ students are taught positive representations of LGBTQ people, history or current events at their school, according to GLSEN’s 2019 National School Climate Survey. This number...

The road to recovery from trauma is not easy, but in the end it is worth it.

Overcome

Katherine Shoppa and Ella De Young May 25, 2022

Seeing them at school walking through the hallway brings a nauseating blur of panic. Your heart races, your ears ring and your hands shake. You anxiously sweat and want to crawl out of your skin. Nothing...

Senior columns

Senior columns

May 24, 2022

Secondhand problems

Secondhand problems

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor May 23, 2022

Thrifting has become a national sensation. Cheap, fashionable clothes in fun vintage styles feel like a steal for shoppers of all demographics. Popular thrift stores such as Goodwill are expanding and...

A court artist sketch shows Amber Heard giving evidence, as ex-husband Johnny Depp looks on. By Julia Quenzler

Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard: What the trial really stands for

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor May 20, 2022

Gender and sex should not be seen in the eyes of the law. Abuse is defined as “an action that intentionally causes harm or injures another person. This can refer to physical abuse, psychological abuse,...

In the column series’ finale, Helen Zhang ’22 reflects on how being part of West Side Story has impacted her.

Helen’s Hot Takes: Epilogue

Helen Zhang, Print Columns Editor May 19, 2022

In my senior column, I reflect on my high school experience and the multitude of decisions I have made. Consider this epilogue an extension of it, but this time, only about my journalism experiences.  Before...

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