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Many fundraisers have been canceled following California’s strict stay-at-home orders, but West High ASB members stay optimistic having planned many fun events this virtual school year.

Fundraising Through A Pandemic

Alexssa Takeda, Staff Writer
February 19, 2021
So far, President Biden has implemented 40+ executive actions, many of which reversed contentious Trump-era policies in order to create a safer, more unified America. One of the policies most recently targeted by the Biden Administration was Trump’s controversial ban on transgender troops in the military. The repeal of this ban will allow any qualified individual to serve in the armed forces, regardless of gender identity.

New Efforts Towards Equality

February 10, 2021
The fried chicken sandwich wars heat up as contenders release new sandwiches on their menus. From left to right: Chick-Fil-A®️ Deluxe Sandwich, Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Jack in the Box’s Cluck Sandwich, McDonald’s Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

Food Fight: The Fried Chicken Sandwich

Lauren Ng, Staff Writer
February 7, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Driver’s License’ broke records on Spotify and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. On Wednesday, Spotify tweeted that ‘Driver’s License’, “Set the Spotify record for most streams in a day for a non-holiday song,” and then beat its own record the following day.

2021’s First Hit Single ‘Driver’s License’

Shrutika Ezhil, Staff Writer
January 23, 2021
With an abundance of time on people's hands during lockdown, many turn to new hobbies and self-care routines like reading, baking, or simply napping to keep themselves occupied during such uncertain times.

The Bright Side of Quarantine

Westley Kim, Staff Writer
January 23, 2021
Plants have so much to offer. Not only do they purify the air and look amazing, like this zebra succulent, but they can also help improve your mood.

The Joys of Plant Parenting

Hannah Vickers, Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
Herd immunity prevents cases of a virus from spreading among individuals because if there is a high enough number of immunized individuals, the chances of a carrier of a disease coming into contact with someone susceptible to the disease decreases dramatically.

The Importance of Vaccination

Westley Kim, Staff Writer
January 18, 2021
Vaccines for COVID are something to be hopeful about in the future. There is both a bright side and a side of uncertainty. It is a mystery whether or not distributing the vaccines will guarantee a return to normalcy.

New Year, New Vaccine!

Hannah Vickers, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
It’s time to write your New Year’s Resolutions for 2021. Faith Shortridge (12), a West High student who makes resolutions every year, recommends to “keep growing every day and try your best” with yearly goals. With the help of psychological tips, you will be able to not only create realistic resolutions, but maintain them as well.

New Year’s Resolutions and the Science Behind Them

Lauren Ng, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
Adjusting back to school after winter break, high schoolers are all rushing to wake up their school brains right in time for finals. So get out your computer and some notes to start studying!

January: Finals Season

Shrutika Ezhil, Staff Writer
January 13, 2021
Kodi Lee winning America’s Got Talent in 2019 provided inspiration for people who shared many of his identity traits, being blind, autistic, and Asian-American. None of these traits are shown that often in mainstream media, so his victory is seen as a win for diversity because it provides so many people of marginalized groups hope and security.

Diversity in Media and Why it Matters

Westley Kim, Staff Writer
January 11, 2021
West High students hopped on their laptops for a virtual Winter Rally in exchange for the typical in-person experience. The rally included a baking competition among students from each class and their advisors. The winner, Marina Suzuki(9) had a few things to say about her winning dessert: “I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the process of baking this cheesecake cake. If there’s an opportunity to do something you love, you should always do it...I saw the opportunity on Instagram, plus I love baking so I just went for it.”

A Holly Jolly Winter Rally

Alexssa Takeda, Staff Writer
December 29, 2020
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