Balancing work and life isn’t always easy, especially if you’re a high school student— but, even under busy and stressful circumstances, there are ways to cheat the system and benefit from both school and life. Let Erika Fung (12) be a testament to that fact: Back in May of 2023, she began her now-booming nail business “Lovely Nail Salon Dupe.” Ever since she began in May, she’s been...

   It seems that at almost every school, clubs are taken very seriously. But why? Well, it’s been proven that clubs can help with organizational, communicational, and social skills – all of which can be very important in our future adult lives. Luckily for us here at West, we hold an annual Club Rush where students can sign up for the clubs they wish to be a part of. Although Club Rush just ended...

Every day at lunch and nutrition, parked somewhere between buildings 3 and 4, you’ll find West’s newest addition to campus: The Cruisin’ Cafe. With its colorful blue and white paint job,  a surfboard attached to its side, and the long line of students that typically follow — it’s hard to miss.     While Cafeterias 4 and 5 used to be the only places to get lunch, serving both hot and...

   Contrary to what many people may believe, water polo is one of the most physically demanding sports. It is challenging because it requires extreme endurance and full-body engagement. Fortunately for West, the Boys' Water Polo team is ready to ramp up the season and confront the grueling and fatigue-filled journey to success.    After practicing through their summer program for the past two...