https://vimeo.com/1132848906?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Listen to Podcast Hosts Enrique, Tiffany, and Shael, as well as guest speaker Shubh Narayan (10), as they speak about college insights recollect personal memories from the Covid-19 pandemic and previous years at West High in their fifth episode of Unfiltered.

https://vimeo.com/1132848784?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci In their fourth episode of Unfiltered, Enrique, Tiffany, and Shael bring on Marcus Borda (10) to discuss school spirit days and the college admissions climate.

The story of Assata Shakur faded over the years until the Cuban government and Assata Shakur’s daughter (Joanne Chesimard) announced her unfortunate passing. A distant memory to some, yet a significant and controversial figure to others. The FBI named her a threat to the country and added her to the most-wanted list in 2013. Her backstory was used as a rally cry during the Black Lives Matter Movement,...

   Mewing: a common buzzword that circulated during 2023 and 2024. The term describes lifting one’s tongue to the roof of their mouth to create a sharper and more attractive jawline. The online “looksmaxxing” community that also gained traction during this time uses this term. Looksmaxxing implements habits like mewing to improve one’s physical appearance.     While mewing and looksmaxxing...

   In an era when headlines seem to pit red against blue and every conversation risks becoming a political minefield, centrism often feels like a quiet rebellion. It’s not indifference or indecision—it’s a conscious choice to see beyond extremes. For many high school students navigating the complexities of identity, social issues, and political awareness, centrism can feel like a breath of...

   Imagine a world where families are so divided that they cannot gather for holiday dinners. Picture a world where people feel they cannot be friends or have relationships with others. Finding that difficult to envision? Well, you don’t have to: This is the reality in America.    Daniel Lowery (12), co-president of Political Club, emphasizes this issue, especially recently: “I’d say...

https://vimeo.com/1130587105?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci In their third episode of Unfiltered, Enrique, Tiffany, and Shael bring on Mrs. Altenberg, West High's English II Honors and English 1A/1C instructor, to predict what costumes people will wear this Halloween.