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West Signals

The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

Varsity Boys Basketball

January 9, 2013

2012-2013 Scores El Modena Winter Classic VS. Paramount: 57-50 Win VS. Trabuco Hills: 53-38 Win VS. Orange Lutheran: 52-79 Loss VS. Sonora: 45-66 Loss Beverly Hills Invitational VS. North Torrance: 44-43 Win VS. View Park: 40-33...

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Netbooks, Laptops, or Macs?

Ariel Kimmok, Staff Writer June 6, 2011

   Growing up in this age of technology, high school students generally own some type of portable computer. The renowned devices include netbooks, laptops, and Macs. Each one has their own perks and flaws. Which ones do students at West High prefer?...

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Aristocracy Heads to the Big Apple

Grant Torre, Staff Writer June 6, 2011

   While many enjoyed the three-day Memorial weekend, Aristocracy, West High’s advanced choir, toured New York City and performed in the world-famous Lincoln Center.    The twenty-nine students and five chaperones left LAX early Friday, May 27th...

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Scholarships for Caucasians?

Grant Torre, Staff Writer June 6, 2011

   In today’s tough economic times it is harder than ever to afford college. Students search out scholarship opportunities in the hope that there will be less financial burden upon their family.    Many scholarships offered are released by private...

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Whose Job is it Anyway?

Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer May 27, 2011

   Early May 1st, Osama Bin Laden, a terrorist who has become infamous for many reasons, was pronounced dead. This news was confirmed by President Barack Obama., who said that the U.S. devised a plan to corner Bin Laden and had killed him when he tried...

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Dancers Twist, Turn and Tumble at the Armstrong

Grant Torre, Staff Writer May 15, 2011

The West High Dance Department presented its May show, “Emot-I-Dance” from Tuesday, May 3rd to Thursday, May 5th at the Armstrong Theater. There were twenty-three dances from all the levels of classes and one dance from Choreo Club, which meets Thursdays...

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Costco’s Odd Inventory

Grant Torre, Staff Writer April 29, 2011

   When one must purchase a large quantity of one item, the first store many consider is Costco. This membership-only warehouse store is known for the excessive amount of toilet paper and shampoo someone can buy at a time. Teenagers are most likely...

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STUDENT COUNCIL Results for 2011-2012

Grant Torre, Staff Writer April 27, 2011

ASB President- BRIANNE AHN ASB Vice President- KATIE HORTON Secretary of Honors- RACHEL YOO Secretary of Spirit- ALISA WANG Secretary of Activities- MICHELLE WU Secretary of Finance- SAGAR MITTAL Secretary of ICC- JESSICA HO Secretary...

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ASB Elections Take WHS by Storm

Grant Torre, Staff Writer April 27, 2011

   Between March 18th and March 21st students were hard at work campaigning for your votes. Students chose candidates in 21 categories which included ASB President and Vice President, 10 secretary positions, and 9 class positions.    Campaigning...

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West Unable to Defeat Peninsula at Home

Hamzah Sami, Staff Writer April 27, 2011

   On April 22nd, the Warriors’ Baseball team played against Bay League competitor Palos Verdes Peninsula at home. West was coming off a victory against Peninsula previously on May 20th where they won 9-2.     However in this game, they would...

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Movie Review: The Source Code

Ariel Kimmok, Staff Writer April 27, 2011

   Imagine what it would feel like to wake up in the middle of a train with an implanted bomb. Surely it sounds like a fantasy. To add to the dreamlike embrace, the same eight minutes would have to be constantly relived. Yet for protagonist Colter Stevens...

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Varsity Boys Baseball

April 23, 2011

West vs. Santa Monica: 5-3

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