West High’s Got Talent

March 2, 2010 • Bryan Phan, Staff Writer  
Filed under Entertainment

   As the lights dimmed the crowd prepared themselves to be amazed by a wide array of dance, music, and art. In total there were nineteen performances—each act setting a higher bar of excellence for the following performers. Thomas Heflinger (11) described, “It felt like every performer did pretty... Read more »

A Triumphant Twelfth Place for the Entertainment Unit

December 11, 2009 • Ephraim Lu, Staff Writer  
Filed under Entertainment

   On December 5, 2009 the West High Entertainment Unit went to Mira Mesa High School to perform in the annual Southern California School Band and Orchestra championship tournament.    The Entertainment Unit’s theme this year was “Ragtime”, which included songs like “Gettin’ Ready... Read more »

The Fusion Ramen in Town

October 6, 2009 • Hanna Joo, Staff Writer  
Filed under Entertainment

   When was the last time you’ve seen Japanese and European cuisine on the same menu? At Ramen California, located around Crenshaw and Lomita, there are such menus, seemingly conventional dishes with a modern twist. As soon as Ramen California opens, customers flock in to get the first seats indicating... Read more »

Pinkberry, Golden Spoons, Yogurt Island, Move Aside: Frozen Yogurt Lovers, make Room for Bomball

September 27, 2009 • Ephraim Lu, Staff Writer  
Filed under Entertainment

Those who like their frozen yogurt cheap, creamy, and conveniently located, can now breathe a sigh of relief: Bomball opened its doors for the very first time this summer in the Pavilions plaza, only a few blocks away from West High. The manager, Linda Shiau, was first motivated to establish a frozen... Read more »