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Carter is a junior at West High and this is his second year on staff. He is the Entertainment Editor for the print publication!

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Minna Abdalla ‘26, Lea Abou Alaiwa ‘27 and End

Minna Abdalla ‘26, Lea Abou Alaiwa ‘27 and Endrit Ramku ‘27 won’t debate on this—debate can be silly sometimes. Watch as they share some of their funniest debate moments.

The wait is over, tomorrow is West Side Story dist

The wait is over, tomorrow is West Side Story distribution day! Make sure to pick up your copy outside room 111.

WSS staffers took on a baking challenge based off

WSS staffers took on a baking challenge based off of “Chopped.” With a time limit and surprise ingredients they fight to come out on top!

West High art club gathers to create murals, mosai

West High art club gathers to create murals, mosaics and more! If you’re interested in joining art club, stop by room 158 after school on Mondays.

Meet Molly Sofranko, West’s new art teacher! Che

Meet Molly Sofranko, West’s new art teacher! Check out wsspaper.com to read more.

Join staffers Sophie Bergman ‘27 and Lea Abou Al

Join staffers Sophie Bergman ‘27 and Lea Abou Alaiwa ‘27 on a journey around West High, sharing the sounds of our school.

The National Scholastic Press Association presente

The National Scholastic Press Association presented Best of Show awards at the Fall National High School Journalism Convention awards ceremony, Nov. 9 in Philadelphia. Wsspaper.com received second place website for schools with a student population <1800.

A group of West Side Story and Trojan Epic editors

A group of West Side Story and Trojan Epic editors traveled to Philadelphia on Wednesday, Nov. 6 for the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. The convention is a fun way to learn ways to improve West’s publications through a mix of sightseeing and breakout sessions. Stay tuned for more coverage on wsspaper.com

Throwback Thursday! In 2012 the print edition of t

Throwback Thursday! In 2012 the print edition of the West Side Story included a design featuring the WSS Instagram.

What is the quality of the water from the water fo

What is the quality of the water from the water fountains at West High? That’s what WSS staffers are here to find out!

On Nov. 5, some West High students participated in

On Nov. 5, some West High students participated in their first presidential election.

📸: Gianna Liu '25, Jinann Abudagga '25, Ashlyn Brady '25 and Thomas Gibson '25

"Heartstopper" returned for season three on Oct. 3

"Heartstopper" returned for season three on Oct. 3. On a new podcast, WSS staffers Sophie Bergman, Evelyn Kraber and Anna Greenlee talk about their opinions on the season. Listen to the full podcast through the link in bio.

Animation by Vivian Williams
Edited by Anna Greenlee

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