West High is Eco-Friendly?
March 17, 2011 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Environmental problems are not new, having existed for at least the last two centuries. They are now, more than ever, apparent West High. Dropped bits of food such as meat or even Doritos, are left for seagulls and crows to scavenge. Sometimes there are water or Gatorade bottles either left on a table... Read more »
Uggs: Hot or Not?
March 17, 2011 • Grant Torre, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Almost every teenage girl owns, or has once owned, a pair of Ugg boots. This expensive, Australian footwear line has gained the nickname “Ugg-lies” by some, while others embrace its comfort and style. While this fashion trend is popular with girls, many boys are puzzled by it. Josh Riley (12)... Read more »
The Cons of Students Partaking in Social Networking
March 3, 2011 • Hamza Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
In this era, many people have made the decision to make either a Facebook or a Twitter account. In previous times, having an AIM was considered very up-to-date and popular. However over time, other websites such as Tumblr, a blogging site where members share events in their lives, and it seems each... Read more »
Agribusiness or Family Farms?
February 23, 2011 • Grant Torre, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
There are two major types of farms in the US today: corporate farms and family farms. Each type is distinct and has a very different agenda. Corporate farms often sacrifice quality for quantity. The more they produce, the more they can sell cheaper. On the other hand, family farms are local businesses... Read more »
Why West High Needs Block Scheduling
February 11, 2011 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
When finals or even Standardized Testing take place at schools, time schedules are changed to accommodate the schedules of the student. Every day, only two classes are held, and each class lasts for up to two hours. Additionally, students are allowed to leave the school almost two hours earlier... Read more »
Obama’s Major Military Mistake
February 11, 2011
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
The military policy, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” stated that homosexuals were not permitted to openly discuss their sexual orientations. They would be discharged from their duties upon violations. On December 22nd, 2010, President Barack Obama repealed the controversial policy. However, there... Read more »
Better Together
February 11, 2011 • Esther Kim, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
When was the last time you sat down with your whole family at a dinner table and enjoyed a hearty meal while talking about how each person’s day was? For some people, their answer may be, “last night,” but according to a survey from the Journal of American Medicine found in a CBS news article,... Read more »
The Cons of Students Going to School
January 24, 2011 • Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
There has been an increasing amount of problems concerning students’ health over the last few months. While some battle a sick day in order to not miss a lecture, others are forced to miss school as their illness has been classified as severe by the Attendance Office. Though teachers and other... Read more »
I Can Sleep When I’m Dead
January 24, 2011 • Frank Davis, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Finals week is just around the corner and students are already counting down the hours. During finals, “students are [forced] to cram, to have lack of sleep and occasional anxiety attacks which are not the real intentions of finals,” comments Dhanu Jaan (11) she further believes that, “finals... Read more »
Should “A” Students Have To Take Finals?
January 24, 2011 • Grant Torre, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
With finals quickly approaching, students sometimes complain about the wide range of topics to study and the stress put on them by the impending tests. Some “A” students complain that they should not have to take the final because they have already proven their comprehension. In select... Read more »
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