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West Side Story

Sam Westergaard

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer

Sam Westergaard is a senior at West High. This is his second year on staff. He is a photographer as well as a videographer. He enjoys Star Wars, anime and superheroes.

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Attack on Titan retains its legendary status

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
May 6, 2021
Godzilla and Kong battle for the title of King

“Godzilla vs. Kong” is pure kaiju brilliance

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
April 5, 2021
WandaVision episodes 1 and 2 are the weakest of the series.

“WandaVision” starts slow but ends strong

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
March 1, 2021
Image courtesy of Warner Bros.

“Wonder Woman 1984” is a half-baked superhero film

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
February 7, 2021
WSS staffer Sam Westergaard '21 explains why "Mank" doesn't live up to expectations.

“Mank” is an incredibly bland biopic

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
December 12, 2020
The fourth installment of WSS Weebs features Amin Elkeurti '20.

WSS Weebs episode 2: A discussion with Mr. Conner

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
November 13, 2020
Adam Sandler's "Hubie Halloween" released on Netflix this October to mixed reviews.

“Hubie Halloween” is dimwitted Adam Sandler fun

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
October 31, 2020
"Friday the 13th" films ranked

“Friday the 13th” films ranked

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
October 29, 2020
The fourth installment of WSS Weebs features Amin Elkeurti '20.

WSS Weebs episode 1

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
October 20, 2020
While theaters are closed streaming services are the next option.

Old movies available on streaming services

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
October 5, 2020
Ken Wilbur '20 reminisces over time spent studying for the ACT in the West high library.

[Photo] Testing is too testing

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor
February 18, 2020
New classroom layout

New classroom layout

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
December 6, 2019
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