Amidst the large variety of clubs introduced during West High’s annual Club Rush, a new club has joined the scene: West High’s Political Club (PC), dedicated to bringing our student bodies’ political prowess to life.    Open to all students, PC’s publicist Amanda Bruers (12) hopes to educate other peers about “the government that we are inheriting . . .so that we can make smart...

Notes and colorful pens scatter across your desk as you finally have that burst of motivation to start studying… but hours later, you remember nothing. Sound familiar? Don’t worry – we’ve all been there. Turns out, effective studying includes a lot more than toxic study motivation, all-nighters, and pretty notes. It’s about using strategies to manage your time and help you balance various...

   The pavilion buzzed with excitement as students packed the space, forming a vibrant sea of green, blue, purple, and red class spirit sections. Each grade cheered loudly, their voices uniting to support their peers throughout class competitions. As stunning performances by Drill and Advanced Dance wrapped up, a wave of anticipation swept through the crowd— the Top 15 Homecoming Court candidates...

   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, golf is not as easy as perceived. Girls Varsity Golf reflected upon the qualities and habits that allowed them to live balanced lives.    Varsity member Alyssa Uyeda (11),  discussed how...

   With hundreds of students taking standardized tests every year, students practice diligently to reach top-notch grades within their academic field. West High student Qinghan Jia’s (12) tenacity and dedication have earned him a spot in the National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious scholarship opportunity for students, as a semifinalist, harvesting the fruits of diligence and perseverance.    The...

  Hearing loss is what you’ll be left with when you leave a West High Dance Department showcase. The only thing louder than these dancers’ stage presence is their roaring fan base. On Wednesday, September 25, from 7-8 pm, West High’s celebrated Dance department had its fall showcase, and though it was described as casual and small, the show was anything but.     The stage was set. As...