The Amazing Story of Horse-Racing
October 29, 2010 • Nicole Jeon, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
Racing cars, riding motorcycles, running, and bicycling are all part of the thrill that racers experience with inanimate objects. But this time, it is different. Racing with a living being requires a special bond between two partners to succeed. The amazing story of horse racing brings a story... Read more »
Drumming to Success: Matthew Capparelli
October 29, 2010 • Ann Kim, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
While many students struggle to find time for extracurricular activities, Matthew Capperelli (12) manages to successfully balance his school work and responsibilities as the captain of West High’s drumline. The drumline consists of two sections: the pit and the battery. When asked about the... Read more »
Megamind: Superhero or Super-Villain?
October 29, 2010 • Ann Kim, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
On November 5th, a new super-villain will make other villains, such as the Joker from The Dark Knight and Lex Luthor from Superman, appear as sweet as candy. The greatly anticipated movie Megamind is about a super villain that tries to conquer Metro City, but is often confronted by failure... Read more »
Warriors Suffer Tough Loss
October 29, 2010 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
The West High varsity football team cannot seem to break free of its offensive woes. While its defense has been superb this season, the offense struggles to score against opposing teams. The Warriors have lost several games as a result of these mistakes and unfortunately this was the case when it... Read more »
Red Dashes Out to Theatres
October 29, 2010 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
On October 16th, many of West High’s students took the PSAT. After a long examination, feelings of ‘exhaustion’ and being ‘brain-dead’ were apparent. To relieve themselves of these symptoms, some fled to the movie theater to find enjoyment in watching a show. One movie that was especially... Read more »
A “Captain-worthy” Leader for the Girls Varsity Golf Team
October 29, 2010 • Esther Kim, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
With several games into the season, the West High Girls Varsity Golf team has been consistently improving and diligent at everything they do. At the head of the group is Captain Eunice Kim (11), who feels the responsibility to “show the other girls that I’m [leadership] worthy… I just have... Read more »
Student Teachers Continue to Pursue Their Dreams Even after Budget Cuts
October 29, 2010 • Frank Davis, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
On certain occasions undergraduates get a student teacher for a semester. Ever since the budget cuts of last year some are left questioning why would anyone want to have a teaching profession in this day and age of the economy? Currently there is a new science student teacher, Ms. Kantak whose been... Read more »
David Rodriguez: Star Football Player
October 29, 2010
Filed under Sports
David Rodriguez (12) has been a star football player since his freshman year. Although he has not been playing the sport through his entire life, his skill level has grown significantly and he is currently one of the captains of the Varsity team. He chose to start playing four years and he explained,... Read more »
Antoni Perry Launches Into Varsity Volleyball
October 29, 2010 • Grant Torre, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Middle blocker Antoni Perry (11) is a starter for Girls Varsity volleyball team this season. She has been dedicated to the sport since her freshman year, when she joined the team “just for fun, not expecting to like it so much.” In addition to playing volleyball for West, she is also part... Read more »
Revival of Class Colors in Top 15 Homecoming Rally
October 29, 2010 • Kevin Park, Staff Writer
Filed under News
A fun rally without beachballs? Friday was a day of amazing school spirit from the beginning to the end of the day. For the first time in two years, students were allowed to wear their class colors. Students truly missed the freedom of representing their class. The gym displayed four distinct groups... Read more »
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