Keys to Basketball Crown
November 30, 2010 • Ariel Kimmok, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
In the midst of a highly competitive division, the Varsity Basketball Boys seek to grab the Bay League Crown. With the first official match against the 2010 CIF Champions Westchester High on November 30th, the Warriors will be able to gauge their skills and talents. Although the group has lost several... Read more »
Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving
November 27, 2010 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
While many students indulge in the comforts of a five-day school break; they also await a feast on Thanksgiving. Some attractions of this holiday include watching professional football games, running the Turkey Trot, or cutting the turkey at the dinner table; some use this day to pay thanks for... Read more »
Fall Play Goes Greek
November 24, 2010 • Frank Davis, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
The drama department has yet again pulled off an amazing show which premiered Wednesday, November 17th. The fall play this year was Saving the Greeks: One Tragedy at a Time. The Play Production class rehearsed this comedy for months, and to no one’s surprise, it was an astonishing success. The... Read more »
Should Fine Arts Classes Count for Elective Credit?
November 18, 2010 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
There has been some question as to whether or not a fine arts class should count towards elective credit. According to the West High graduation requirements, all students must take a year of fine arts from a selection of classes that includes art, music theory, and ceramics. However some students... Read more »
Supreme Court shuts down LimeWire
November 18, 2010 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under News
On October 27th, LimeWire, a popular website where free music could be downloaded was shut down by the Supreme Court after a court case that lasted four years. This decision was made due to a lack of income for music companies dating from 1999 to the present day. Corey Thomason (11) had no opinion... Read more »
Warriors Shut Down Olympians
November 16, 2010 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
On November 12th, West’s varsity football team played its final game of the season against Bay League competitor Leuzinger High School. After an exciting Homecoming victory over Peninsula, the Warriors did not skip a beat; the defense shut down the Olympians’ line and forced a safety. The offense... Read more »
Racing to the Finish Line: Angela Sloss
November 16, 2010 • Ann Kim, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Angela Sloss (10) is one of the rising cross country athletes that runs the extra mile to improve and thrive at the sport. With cross country being a demanding sport, many students are not willing to dedicate their time and energy to succeed in running. Recently, Angela Sloss finished in first... Read more »
Lockers Based On Seniority: Yay or Nay?
November 16, 2010 • Ann Kim, Stafff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Students are forced to use the same lockers for the entire duration of their high school years which often frustrates students with bottom or corner lockers. The lockers should be assigned based on seniority rather than giving the graduating seniors’ lockers to the incoming freshmen. Lockers... Read more »
Why Quarter Report Cards are Necessary
November 16, 2010 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
For many students, receiving a quarter report card can be disappointing and stressful. Already, a fourth of the school year has come to an end and the window of opportunity for students to improve their grades for the semester becomes less likely. However for some, they (quarter report cards) serve... Read more »
SillyBandz Take West High By Storm
November 16, 2010 • Grant Torre, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
One hot new trend taking over the nation is SillyBandz, a rubber band that is shaped into any object you could think of. This original brand has been noticed by many and even Disney has joined by providing Disney-shaped SillyBandz. This concept originated in Japan, but was brought to the states... Read more »
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