Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• December 6, 2020
Anjali Tanna graduated from West in 1986. She spent most of her childhood playing and performing music. She developed a love for the cello, and it has led her to a professional career overseas. In this...
Disclaimer: this article includes mentions of child abuse, sex trafficking and grotesque topics.
Most people have heard of the conspiracy theory known as QAnon, from its coverage by many news sources,...
Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
• December 1, 2020
To help raise funds for children in need around the world, West's UNICEF club will be hosting a virtual tournament of the viral video game "Among Us." The tournament has a $5 entry fee, but additional...
Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
• November 30, 2020
Over three weeks after President-elect Joe Biden was declared the election winner, President Trump still refuses to concede. Along with other Republicans, Trump has filed dozens of lawsuits contesting...
Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
• November 26, 2020
Throughout the first trimester of the 2020-2021 school year, ICCSD students have received limited information regarding COVID-19 updates. Although the pandemic has occupied the news since March, many students,...
Even in the midst of a pandemic, the local effects of COVID-19 may seem distant to some. According to the district’s COVID-19 Dashboard, a total of 393 students and 96 staff members currently have or...
Exhilarating wins and devastating losses are engraved in the culture of sports, and West High is no stranger to these experiences. For years, Trojan athletes have dominated in numerous spheres of athletics...
Maya Chu, Print Feature Editor
• November 24, 2020
The bright floodlights and cheering crowds of Friday night football games are always met with excitement from many. For one student, however, these games mean more than just entertainment and school pride....
Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
• November 24, 2020
Where to begin?
Needless to say, the current state of COVID-19 is frightening. With the weather getting colder, holidays approaching and people traveling, things can only get worse from here. Although...
Soomin Koh, Print Co-Profiles Editor
• November 23, 2020
The world of writing always intrigued Athena Wu ’24. From crafting intricate lines of poetry to illustrating magical worlds through the genre of fantasy, Wu has always been entranced by literature. It...
Chemistry Challenges
With the typical practice of doing hands-on labs in chemistry being taken away, science teacher Megan Bildner is facing many challenges while adjusting to teaching online. Half...
(She/her) Haneen is a junior and this is her first year on WSS staff, working as a videographer. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies (then overanalyzing them), learning about the latest cyber...
