How To Solve Trolling: West High’s Kyptonite
May 6, 2012 • Grant Torre, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
In today’s world, any individual regardless or age, race, or credibility, can take to the Internet to voice their opinions eternally hidden by the world-wide-web’s veil of anonymity. While the freedom of speech has been ever valued by society, a large number of teenagers are taking to social... Read more »
3rd Time’s a Charm…or a Burden
March 7, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Freshman year is a breeze. Sophomore year is a blur. As for junior year, it is a major burden. Filled with AP testing, SAT/ACT preparation, and college contemplation, one can easily see why the common perception of junior year is that it is the most difficult year in high school. Students... Read more »
School Uniforms: A Perfect Solution
February 21, 2012 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
When students hear the phrase “school uniforms” they are immediately filled with anger. The idea of wearing khaki pants and a hideously colored polo with their school insignia scares students into believing that they are becoming too ‘preppy’. Students also find it crushing that they are losing... 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 »
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 »
Christmas Lights: Festive, but Squandering Our Electricity and Money
December 16, 2011 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
In the South Bay, there is one thing you can always count on seeing during the month of December: suburban houses generously adorned with Christmas lights. These rows and rows of brightly-lit, multicolored bulbs merrily dangling from windows and roofs, and entwined around trees and porches are almost... Read more »
Editorial: Classism and Hypocrisy Invade the Occupy Movement
November 22, 2011 • Grant Torre, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Over the past few weeks, the “Occupy” movement has caught headlines with locations in over 1,500 cities worldwide. These protests stemmed from Occupy Wall Street which began on September 17th, 2011 in New York City. According to the “unofficial de facto online resource”, OccupyWallSt.org, the... Read more »
Netbooks, Laptops, or Macs?
June 6, 2011 • Ariel Kimmok, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Growing up in this age of technology, high school students generally own some type of portable computer. The renowned devices include netbooks, laptops, and Macs. Each one has their own perks and flaws. Which ones do students at West High prefer? Well, their preference is based on several factors... Read more »
Scholarships for Caucasians?
June 6, 2011 • Grant Torre, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
In today’s tough economic times it is harder than ever to afford college. Students search out scholarship opportunities in the hope that there will be less financial burden upon their family. Many scholarships offered are released by private groups such as the Hispanic College Fund and the... Read more »
Whose Job is it Anyway?
May 27, 2011 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Early May 1st, Osama Bin Laden, a terrorist who has become infamous for many reasons, was pronounced dead. This news was confirmed by President Barack Obama., who said that the U.S. devised a plan to corner Bin Laden and had killed him when he tried to escape. Bin Laden was then buried at sea. Though... Read more »
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