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    Every year, West High’s National Honors Society (NHS) has organized a blood drive in partnership with UCLA Health, with members scrambling to get students to sign up and take the opportunity to be part of a charitable cause. Indeed, a statistic that is extensively used to encourage people to donate blood and members to help organize the event is that “one pint of blood can save three lives.”...

   “You’re taking AP Chem? Wow, I could never do that!” This is the reaction I often receive when my peers hear about advanced classes centered around STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM has earned an infamous reputation for scaring students away — the seemingly endless stream of calculations and complex reasoning can feel almost impossible to navigate,...

  The death of renowned actress Michelle Trachtenberg (known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl) on February 26th sent shockwaves among drama lovers and Y2K fanatics, many West High students among them. Trachtenberg is best remembered as the dynamic antagonist for many of her appearances, notorious for stirring the pot using her manipulative and cunning personality. The legacy...

  The existence of a universal creator has sparked debates since the beginning of mankind. From Darwin’s Theory of Evolution to the Big Bang Theory to various religious scriptures, people around the world hold different beliefs regarding the concept of a creator. For many students at West High, religion is held in high esteem, and their desire to share their beliefs is apparent in clubs such as...

   The lights dim as West High’s speech and debate captain Ayleen Zavala (12) walks onstage with a binder in hand, giving an overview of an oral interpretation. Members of the speech and debate program highlighted their passion, bravery, and wit behind speaking into a microphone, whether it was in two-on-two debates, impromptu speeches, or oral interpretations.     Zavala’s speech highlighting...

   Standardized testing: roadblocks in the lives of various students. Tests such as the SAT and ACT determine their skills in mathematics and literary techniques. As students prepare for these tests, it’s easy to be overwhelmed, struggling to comprehend the topics necessary to perform well. However, this guide will provide key steps to help you navigate your testing journey.    The SAT and...