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The National Honor Society provides help in many AP exams. Tutors were assigned to one subject to improve their tutees experience, providing advice based on previous experience in each class. “I recommend coming to these AP cram sessions because you can receive help from students who have previously and recently taken the test,” NHS board member Katie Ho (12) explained.
Time to Cram!
Katelyn Baba, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
FBLA competing members gather for a group photo at their State Leadership Conference on April 12. Held in Anaheim, schools across the state of California gathered to compete and qualify for the national conference in the near future.
FBLA: West High’s Young Business Leaders
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
If you’re interested in supporting local restaurants, check out Marugame Udon! Open seven days a week from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M., the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as counter and kiosk ordering to keep the lines moving.
Marugame: Torrance’s New Local Udon Spot
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
Alex Garlands Civil War was a blockbuster hit. Sitting at the top of the box office for the second straight weekend, this is the largest debut that production studio A24 has had for a film yet.
A24’s First Blockbuster Breakout of 2024: Here’s Why You Should See It
Jackson Mancilla, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Like many standardized tests with strict rules and guidelines, there are some areas that people would like to see changed amid the gradual shift from physical to digital testing. Megan Charan (12) commented, “I would want to put most of them online because. . . it’s easier, and your hand does not get tired.” On the flip side, Naomi Yoshikawa (12), felt the opposite, saying, “I think that everything, all the English exams, should be handwritten instead of digital.” Photo by Unseen Studio on Unsplash
An Accurate Judge of Knowledge, or Just Another Standardized Test?
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
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    May 25 / Varsity Baseball
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    Ediwanda
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    May 11 / Varsity Softball
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    Webb
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    Golden Valley/Santa Clarita
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    Apr 30 / Boys Varsity Tennis
Recent Stories
The National Honor Society provides help in many AP exams. Tutors were assigned to one subject to improve their tutees experience, providing advice based on previous experience in each class. “I recommend coming to these AP cram sessions because you can receive help from students who have previously and recently taken the test,” NHS board member Katie Ho (12) explained.
Time to Cram!
Katelyn Baba, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
FBLA competing members gather for a group photo at their State Leadership Conference on April 12. Held in Anaheim, schools across the state of California gathered to compete and qualify for the national conference in the near future.
FBLA: West High’s Young Business Leaders
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
If you’re interested in supporting local restaurants, check out Marugame Udon! Open seven days a week from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M., the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as counter and kiosk ordering to keep the lines moving.
Marugame: Torrance’s New Local Udon Spot
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
Alex Garlands Civil War was a blockbuster hit. Sitting at the top of the box office for the second straight weekend, this is the largest debut that production studio A24 has had for a film yet.
A24’s First Blockbuster Breakout of 2024: Here’s Why You Should See It
Jackson Mancilla, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Like many standardized tests with strict rules and guidelines, there are some areas that people would like to see changed amid the gradual shift from physical to digital testing. Megan Charan (12) commented, “I would want to put most of them online because. . . it’s easier, and your hand does not get tired.” On the flip side, Naomi Yoshikawa (12), felt the opposite, saying, “I think that everything, all the English exams, should be handwritten instead of digital.” Photo by Unseen Studio on Unsplash
An Accurate Judge of Knowledge, or Just Another Standardized Test?
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
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Warriorette of the Month (June): Kayla Mallet

Ephraim Lu
June 9, 2010

1. Your Sport: Track and Field
2. What You Drive: Lexus
3. Favorite Athelete: Misty May
4. Favorite Sports Moment: Winning CIF in triple jump
5. Relationship Status: Single
6. Favorite Book:The Uglies
7. Favorite Movie:Stick It
8. Number of Years in Sport: Two years
9. Biggest Accomplishment: Winning Athlete Of the Year Sophomore year
10. Proudest Moment: Being CIF champ

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Rishabh Raikar (10) practices his serves before his singles match against El Segundo. At the start of the tennis game, players warmed up by hitting forehands, backhands, and readying their volleying skills. Photo courtesy of Dowon Kang (12).
Boys Tennis Continues to Fight Hard as the 2024 Spring Season Comes to a Close
Pictured above, Top to Bottom and Left to Right, Rose Gifford (9), Lily Yuguchi (11), Devashree Misaal (11), Chrissy Lunde (11), Cierra Garcia (10), Avery White (12), Lauren Reed (11), Natalie Ou (11), Ayla Estrada (9), Kate Shepherd (9), Mona Sugawara (10), Precious Benitez (10), and Brooke Shepherd (12).
A Bittersweet but Memorable End to the Girls’ Water Polo Season
Ethan Rogers (12), post-wrestling-match, shares a triumphant moment with his family. With smiles written across their faces, this encapsulated the pinnacle of Rogerss wrestling journey.
Celebrating Senior Night for the Wrestling Warriors
Despite winter break’s optional practice schedule, Boys Tennis players brave strong winds and cold weather to play on the court. In preparation for the spring season, the team has held many practices that include fundamental drills and conditioning.
Boys Tennis Gears Up for the 2024 Spring Season
After the wonderful halftime performance of their 2023 field show entitled “Shattered” at the first home football game, the team huddles up for a group picture. Color Guard tryouts typically take place in mid to late April.
Color Guard: West High’s Hidden Gem
On Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, the West High Warriors prepare to compete in their Homecoming game against the Torrance High Tartars. Despite a 13–30 loss, the football team received unwavering support from the student section and entertainment units. Photo courtesy of Christine Huston.
West High Warriors Face Off Against the Torrance Tartars at the 2023 Homecoming Football Game
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