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Many students are feeling isolated from surviving months of quarantine. This has led many teens to the darkest times in their lives. To suicidal thoughts and depressive episodes. It's hard to look on the bright side in times like these, but the end of quarantine is near. Students are using pets and the outdoors as a way to hold onto positivity.

Suicides Surge Amidst the Pandemic

Alexssa Takeda, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021

Leaping into Second Semester

Shrutika Ezhil, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
Following a pandemic-style tryouts, Sidney Hinks (10), a returning player for West High Girls soccer team notes: “I was pleasantly surprised to see that we were able to play together in smaller teams with masks. Although it’s not ideal, the coaches did a really good job at making it as normal as possible.”

Pandemic-Style Soccer Tryouts

March 2, 2021
A new tiny homes village has opened its doors to North Hollywood’s homeless citizens, but many skeptics wonder if this is the most that California’s government can do to fight the homelessness crisis in the state.

Tiny Homes With a Large Impact

Alexssa Takeda, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
An anti-vax protester criticizes the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Dodger Stadium vaccination site. She is one of many demonstrators who participated in a protest on the afternoon of January 30, assembled by the organization Shop Mask Free Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of The Los Angeles Times.

Dodger Stadium “Scamdemic” Protest: A Controversy Over Rights and Freedom

Lauren Ng, Staff Writer
February 19, 2021
Reaching for a book in the textbook room, Mrs. Tehrani flashes a quick smile under her mask. You don’t have to see her warm grin to feel her radiant energy. West High is lucky to have such a spirited presence: “I like working in the school because I like the kids. The kids are fun, they’re funny!... I love what I do.”

Unsung Heroes of West: Mrs. Tehrani

Lauren Ng, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Several people gathered in local Black Lives Matter protests, including in Torrance. As Black Cultural Club’s ICC Rep. Isabella Pellicciari Torres (11) put it, “it’s been a learning experience and has made everyone more aware of the struggles and aggressions that many endure every day.”

Black Lives Matter Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Shrutika Ezhil, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
The Let Them Play Coalition is fighting for California sports to reopen with appropriate COVID protocols for the sake of student-athletes’ mental health.

The Let Them Play Movement

Sullivan Kolakowski, Staff Photographer
February 17, 2021
39 human trafficking victims were rescued this month, 13 juveniles included. “Operation Reclaim and Rebuild” was a combined effort between local and federal agencies which led to 145 arrests. “It’s scary to think that these things happen in our area. I think it’s a good thing that LA is investing more money into the efforts to prevent trafficking from happening,” shared Zoe Jackson Delos Angeles (12).

Human Trafficking in LA

February 9, 2021
For the past 6 months, restaurants have faced strict COVID guidelines. Last week was LA County’s first time in a long time where restaurants were once again allowed to serve guests outdoors. This is a huge victory for restaurants that were struggling to stay open during this unknown time. Doug Howarth, the owner of Silvio’s, expressed that he’s glad to be open for business and safety is still the number one priority, “You’re nervous for your own health, as well as your employees’ health. You’re worried about your income and business.”

A Glimmer of Hope: Outdoor Dining Resumes

Alexssa Takeda, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
Ms. Kahlon was one of West High’s first teachers to provide on-campus education for students this school year. Despite the modified learning environment, she observed that it has “helped a lot of kids. I see that students' grades have improved.”

Unsung Heroes of West: Ms. Kahlon

Lauren Ng, Staff Writer
January 26, 2021
Students including Kristen Sayano (9) are doing their best to prepare for finals this week. “I feel prepared and a bit nervous,

Flying Through Finals Week

Alexssa Takeda, Staff Writer
January 22, 2021
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