Students have to manage a lot. Family, friends, and the six hours of our day we dedicate to our academics. This doesn't count a zero period or any of the time we dedicate to our after-school electives. Sometimes, it can be a lot to handle.    Meet Taylor Fjellstrom. As a Senior looking into...

   Sequels have long become a staple in the movie industry. From five Transformers movies to four Pirates of the Caribbean, sequels have continuously brought families to the movies and kept the industry moving forward. Even if they aren't the most original works of art, when a continuation of a fan-favorite...

  For many of West High’s young budding artists, Art Club is a place for them to talk and relax with their fellow artists. It’s also a place for them to work together on bigger projects outside of the normal class setting.     This creative haven is headed by Katie Ishioka (12) She has been...

 Most high schoolers don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the world of politics―the Mueller investigation, the 2018 midterm elections, impeachment. After all, having a well-rounded understanding of today’s politics requires more than skimming headlines.  However, for a group of students at...

There's an average of 513 people in each grade at West High. 512.5, if we're exact  — don't ask what happened to that half a student. Freshman Focus is responsible for making that many people feel at home in a new school with the new-age wonder of staircases.    This year, the previous sponsor,...

The red glow of a traffic light.  The jolt of a sudden break. The slamming of metal on metal and the locking of seatbelts.  It happens often, but for anyone who’s been in a car crash, the fear and the shock is genuine.    While car crashes may seem far-fetched, a collision occurred on the intersection...