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Running unopposed, Meileen Taw (11) was elected as ASB’s President! Regarding what she’s gained so far through her prior years in ASB, Taw said “ASB has allowed me to exercise my leadership and creativity. I have been able to involve myself in the school and make so many new friends!”

Get to Know Your ASB President: Meileen Taw

Shrutika Ezhil, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
Ending the school year with a Spring Show, West’s Dance Department put on a marvelous performance that left a profound and meaningful impact on the virtual audience. A member of Advanced Dance and one of the Teacher Assistants for Beginning Dance, Hanna Blair (12) expressed how “Intermediate's hip hop brought an instant smile to my face while the Advanced senior soloists brought me to tears.

WHS Dance Puts Their Heart and Soul Into Spring Show “20-21 And Done!”

Lauren Ng, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
Allison Tsai (10) in her campaign video, using a fun intro that took advantage of the popular song “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo, and related the song to student experiences. After her win, she said, “Knowing that I would be able to do something I loved next year was the most amazing feeling!” Her passion for the job is definitely likely to make her a great leader.

Election Day at West

Westley Kim, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
Asian American hate is not new. And with the normalization of abusive and racist comments and stereotypes, it's become harder and harder to recognize racism and hate. But hatred has no place in this country. Now is the time to embrace our differences, not turn them down. So speak out, make your voice heard, and educate yourself.

Enough is Enough

Shrutika Ezhil, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Students returned to West High’s campus for the first time in months as COVID restrictions were loosened in Los Angeles County. Hallways decorated with posters and signs remind students to wear a mask and socially-distance. Blended student Gaby Nieraeth (10) notes how “staircases only go one direction...when walking around campus, some pathways point a certain way, so I had to find alternate paths to get to my classes.”

A Day in the Life of a Blended Student

Lauren Ng, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Elementary Schoolers have been returning to school. To minimize danger to students and staff, meetings are only twice a week. In addition to this, the students are distanced in the classroom.

What Returning to School Looks Like for Elementary Schools

Shrutika Ezhil, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Planning a trip to Zion National Park was a good choice because Ellie Song was able to keep her spring break vacation time, even without the accompaniment of her school friends. She explained that “Quarantine essentially affects our spring break in the same way it affects other parts of our lives; we can’t just meet people if we don’t want to, and we have to be much more cautious.” Even with COVID-19 restrictions being loosened, it is always a good idea to be considerate of those around us.

Spring Break in Quarantine

Westley Kim, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
At tennis’ first League match of the season, the fence that was once engulfed by families and fans was replaced by a handful of supportive parents and teammates in response to the recent TUSD spectator guidelines.

On the Sidelines: Should Spectators Be Allowed?

Alexssa Takeda, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
Friendship is in the air as CSF’s Big Buddy program pairs members with younger Little Buddies to spend time with. Playing online games and making crafts over Zoom are among the multitude of activities students participate in. CSF’s Vice President of Tutoring Riya Thakre (12) shared that some members creatively construct “little obstacle races in their home and race their Little Buddy online.”

From High School to Elementary: Forming Friendships with CSF’s Big Buddy Program

Lauren Ng, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
Walking through Los Angeles, it’s hard not to feel the presence and all the great contributions of the Black community, especially during Black History Month. February is dedicated to observing and acknowledging the impact African Americans and their culture has had on society. Black Culture Club’s President, Alyssa Reamer (11), described how “being able to look back and see where African Americans have come from gives me a sense of pride knowing that those strong people were my ancestors.”

Celebrating Black History Month

Shrutika Ezhil, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
An image describing the shift in GME’s stock values over the course of recent history. The values rose dramatically at around the end of December and beginning of January, and peaked at $483. The values then dropped to where they are now, at $49.51.

GameStop’s Stock Surge

Westley Kim, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
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
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