As the eighth month of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. comes to a close, restaurants all over the country have been forced to close their doors permanently. Billions of dollars have been lost. Millions of restaurant workers have been left unemployed. Like the rest of the country, local restaurants...

The supportive team huddle formed right before the game began. The adrenaline that rushed in as the first whistle was blown. The energetic roar of the crowd, urging the players to push forward. For athletes, the sights and feelings of their beloved sport are held closely to heart. But what happens when...

This year, among other issues, America has dealt with racial unrest, a global pandemic, and a growing partisan divide. Everything, from disease to race, has mutated into a vicious debate: Are masks a moral obligation or an unconstitutional form of oppression? Is Black Lives Matter fomenting change or...

 안녕! Hello students of West High! As you may or may not be aware, Club Rush is rushing by, and so are the annual extra-curricular opportunities. Among them is Korean Culture Club. Like many things this year, it’s been thrown out of its natural order, but this does not sway the club’s board....

   While the choice to close campuses and transition to virtual classes was made to keep students physically safe during this unpredictable pandemic, it seems that COVID-19 has also brought a new set of dangers: increased struggles with mental health.      Cassandra Hernandez (12), the president...

   As high school students, many are focusing on passing classes, completing college applications, and adjusting to a virtual environment. But recently a group of West High students has been dedicating their time to advocate for change within their campus.     In early July, a petition on Change.org...

Whether it’s a small, quieter gathering with a few friends and decorations, or a huge celebration with many people, a huge cake, and tons of activities, birthday parties are always a fun way to relieve stress and relax with friends and family. However, while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

New school year, new assistant principal! Meet Mr. Eddy, the most recent addition to West High’s administration, who joins our school as we embark on this virtual adventure of a school year.    Originally from Long Beach, California, Mr. Eddy has experience with different positions in various...

   Tuesday, September 29th. The first time that we saw President Trump and Joe Biden together on stage, ready to debate. But America was not ready for what the night brought, or what it didn’t, for this matter. If you missed it, here’s a quick debrief of the night: bickering, interruptions, and...

   Like every other teen, I’ve downloaded TikTok, enjoyed watching the 15-second videos, and even created my own. I genuinely enjoyed the app. However, after noticing my ever-growing addiction, I deleted it. From then on, TikTok didn’t seep into my life, but it seems like that’s not the case...