Synergy at the Armstrong Theater

January 23, 2012 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer  
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories

   Students at West High have the ability to find their passion, the activity that motivates them to do better. From January 10-12, several students from the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of the Dance Department dedicated their hearts out on stage for their show, Synergy. Jenna Hoover... Read more »

West Conquers Torrance at the Staples Center

January 23, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

   Saturday, January 14th, marked the day of the West High Boys Varsity Basketball team’s annual match against Torrance High at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.      The game was “something that our team had been looking forward to for weeks,” according to Austin Bogar (12). As further... Read more »

Four-Day School Weeks: Pro or Con?

January 20, 2012 • Carly Saber (Pro) Chika Ojukwu (Con), Staff Writers  
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Top Stories

PRO A four-day school week is something that would greatly benefit students. With shorter weeks class days would have to be longer in order to keep up with the required learning hours per week given by the state. However, this would keep teachers from having to rush through their assignments and lessons... Read more »

Gabe Salazar: An Empowering Speaker.

January 17, 2012 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer  
Filed under News

   On Wednesday, January 11th, students at West High gathered as they listened to the # 1 Latino speaker in the nation, Gabe Salazar. Upon being invited to West, he touched the hearts of many, evoking various types of emotion from his audience, from delight to sympathy to utmost sadness.    A nationally-known,... Read more »

Why You Should Re-think a Re-vote for Obama

January 17, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

   On the night of December 31st, 2011, you were most likely celebrating the arrival of the new year by enjoying a dazzling fireworks display, throwing a party with friends, or simply relaxing at home in anticipation of the famous ball drop in Times Square, New York.  Perhaps you were even updating... Read more »

West Soccer Rockets Towards Bay League

January 12, 2012 • Jonathon Choi, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

   It was a stunning week for the Boys Varsity Soccer Team with consecutive victories against Animo and Torrance High. Additionally, the victories signify the group heading towards the right direction as League play is set to start. The first game, which took place Wednesday, January 4th against the... Read more »

Lady Warriors Dominate Tournament

January 12, 2012 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

  The West High Girls Varsity Soccer team played in the San Pedro Ladies Pirate tournament on Friday, January 6th and Saturday, January 7th. The first game was against Palisades High ending with a 5-0 win. The second game was against Archer and the girls won 7-0. The Semi Finals game was against Bishop... Read more »

New Year, New Resolutions!

January 12, 2012 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer  
Filed under Feature

When a year is near its end, and the next is patiently awaited, a popular phrase is once again instilled in the minds of many: New Years’ ‘Resolution, or more specifically known as the commitment that millions uphold each year set out to accomplish a goal, begin a project, or end a bad habit.   ... Read more »

Wicked Comes to LA

January 12, 2012 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer  
Filed under Entertainment

   The famous musical and crowd favorite Wicked, has made its way back to the Los Angelesat the Pantages Theater. The cast includes: Katie Rose Clarke as Glinda and Mamie Parris as Elphaba with Liz McCartney as Madame Morrible and Mark Jacoby as The Wizard.     The show is another take on the classic... Read more »