For the final stretch of 2021, students at West High were welcomed on Monday with an abundance of joy for Spirit Week! Nearing Winter Break, the week of December 13th to the 17th was dedicated to the holiday spirit.     West High’s Associated Student Body (ASB) planned the festive week starting with Monday: Snow Day, Tuesday: Ugly Sweater Day, Wednesday: Sleigh Day, Thursday: Family Photo...

  “Five, four, three, two, one! Happy New Year!” As the clock strikes 12, people all over the world hug their loved ones, turn their calendars, and celebrate the beginning of a new year. A valued tradition that many observe is New Year’s resolutions: promises that people make to themselves to change in the upcoming year. It is important that we all make these promises since they let us become...

   Pick up the speed, rush past the opposing team, and kick! Another goal has been scored by none other than Zachary Mercieca (11). Mercieca, a forward on the field, has been playing soccer for 13 years, and has made multiple outstanding achievements in his time with the sport.    Not only representing West High, Mercieca has been playing club soccer for Beach FC for years. Incredibly talented...

   Chances are, you know someone who’s recently contracted the coronavirus, which is spreading quickly. At-home rapid tests are sold out, testing sites are booked, and students are on extended absences as they quarantine at home.    In January 12 alone, there was a peak of more than 40,000 new COVID-19 cases in the Los Angeles County, according to the LA County Department of Public Health....

   New year, new hobbies! As the new year kicks off, some of us are looking for new activities to start a productive 2022. According to Spotify, in 2021, over 155 million people listened to a podcast every week. Podcasts allow people to listen to their favorite artist or influencer, or simply hear a story or discussion about a topic they enjoy ― and all while doing chores, going to the gym, or...