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The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

The SAT and the ACT are two standardized tests used to evaluate a student’s critical thinking skills. Standardized testing has shown to be difficult and stress-inducing for students, posing a challenging and extensive amount of subject material.
Preparing for the Test: Tips for the SAT/ACT
Jimin Han, Freelance Writer • April 4, 2025

   Standardized testing: roadblocks in the lives of various students. Tests such as the SAT and ACT determine their skills in mathematics and literary...

Attending Members of the trip pose in front of Cheomseongdae astronomical observatory located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsang Province. From left to right, Hannah Kang, Miu Koashi (10),  Lyrik Salausa, Mrs. Lee, Adxel Tapangan, and Sarasa Goshi (10). Photo courtesy of Mrs. Lee.
Exploring Korea: A Cultural Exchange to Remember
Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • February 6, 2025
In the Margins ep. 5 "Misunderstood"
In the Margins ep. 5 “Misunderstood”
Christian Robledo, Entertainment/Opinion Editor • June 11, 2025
In the Margins ep. 4 "Jobs"
In the Margins ep. 4 “Jobs”
Christian Robledo, Entertainment/Opinion Editor • June 11, 2025
In the Margins ep. 3 "Scheduling"
In the Margins ep. 3 “Scheduling”
Christian Robledo, Entertainment/Opinion Editor • June 11, 2025
In the Margins ep. 2 "Obsessions"
In the Margins ep. 2 “Obsessions”
Christian Robledo, Entertainment/Opinion Editor • June 11, 2025
Tranquility, deep focus, and a serene sunset are illustrated as a golfer makes his stroke.
Girls’ Varsity Golf: Balancing Sports, School, and Finding Joy Along the Way
Urooj Nasir, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024

   With girls’ golf currently in season, the girls’ golf team contemplated what went right and what went wrong in their recent games. Requiring deep focus for every strike and hours of daily practice,...

Ethan Rogers (12), post-wrestling-match, shares a triumphant moment with his family. With smiles written across their faces, this encapsulated the pinnacle of Rogers's wrestling journey.
Celebrating Senior Night for the Wrestling Warriors
Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • February 15, 2024
Despite winter break’s optional practice schedule, Boys Tennis players brave strong winds and cold weather to play on the court. In preparation for the spring season, the team has held many practices that include fundamental drills and conditioning.
Boys Tennis Gears Up for the 2024 Spring Season
Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • January 8, 2024
After the wonderful halftime performance of their 2023 field show entitled “Shattered” at the first home football game, the team huddles up for a group picture. Color Guard tryouts typically take place in mid to late April.
Color Guard: West High’s Hidden Gem
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
Ayleen Zavala (12) delivers an oral interpretation incorporating multiple perspectives of society relative to the sexualization and social status of Latina women. She referenced the behavior of men in society when it came to their treatment of this group of people. Using this performance, she intended to empower Latinas to fight against those who believe they are superior to these women.
West High’s Speech and Debate Team Expresses the Power of an Oral Performance at Their Showcase
Enrique De La Cruz, Freelance Writer • April 4, 2025

   The lights dim as West High’s speech and debate captain Ayleen Zavala (12) walks onstage with...

Political Club attracted new members by their interactive stand at West High’s Club Rush. PC hopes to provide students with a greater insight into the political scene so that they can make well-informed decisions as they employ their voices to the world. The photo spotlights PC’s publicist Amanda Bruers (12) on the left and club president Ethan Lam (12) on the right.
Shaping Tomorrow: West High’s Political Club
Jimin Han, Freelance Writer • October 19, 2024
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Endless galaxies, precise laws — Is there a creator behind it all? Paul Dirac’s precise quantum mechanics discoveries have recently been pondered on by Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Willie Soon, raising questions about how the universe follows such precise, elegant laws in the first place. Could a universe so finely tuned—where even a slight variation could mean no life at all—truly be the product of chance?
Science, Faith, and a Harvard Discovery: What Do Students Think?
Urooj Nasir, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025

  The existence of a universal creator has sparked debates since the beginning of mankind. From Darwin’s...

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