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Recent Stories
As West makes its way into the 2023-2024 school year, students take advantage of the new Cruisin’ Cafe, which can typically be found every day at lunch and nutrition, parked in the walkway between buildings 3 and 4, serving sandwiches, chips, and more!
Cruisin’ For A Bruis- No, Wait, It’s The Cruisin’ Cafe!
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023
Varsity field player Leo Garrison (9) handles the ball and scans the pool. West’s loss in last week’s match against Milken Community was largely due to a lack of communication in the pool as well as two dominating players on the opposing team. Despite losing, West continued to play and fight hard until the game was finished. Photo courtesy of David Ventura.
Boys Water Polo Ramp Up the 2023 Fall Season
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
Westin the Warthog shows his Warrior Pride during a game. As he walked down the field, cheers could be heard from the student section sending love to our new hype man.
Hypeman Headaches? What does West think about Westin?
Christian Robledo, Staff Writer • September 19, 2023
A Del Amo mall police officer intervenes in a fight between two teenagers as a crowd gathers to watch the commotion. This is minutes before Torrance PD began to arrive at the scene in full force. Photo courtesy of Alan Bribesca (12).
The Del Amo Mall Brawl
Jackson Mancilla, Staff Writer • September 18, 2023
The push by public schools for more STEM-centered learning is nothing new, and has been around since at least the 1950s. When competing against the Soviets in the Space Race first began, it consumed every aspect of American culture, and in a way still does. This desire to become a leading country in STEM-related subjects has endured throughout the years, steamrolling the fine arts behind the glamor and flashy headlines of new advancements and scientific discoveries.
Make Way, STEM Coming Through!
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • September 18, 2023
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Halftime Highlights: West vs. Santa Monica

Amrynn Gordon, Staff Photographer
September 18, 2023
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Art/Photo by Amrynn Gordon
West plays their second football game of the season. During halftime, there was an amazing performance from our band and color guard. Band member Mayu Herrera (11) reflected: “I think that the music we play might be a bit of encouragement!”
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The West High Cheer Team performs at all football games to cheer on Warriors and bring energy to the student section.
West’s Cheer Captain on Why You Should Join Cheer
She shoots, she scores! Determined to make her free throw, Madeline Heinemann (11) hoped to rack up points on the scoreboard for her team. West Girls’ Basketball battled St. Paul High School in the First Round of CIF after placing first in Pioneer league.
Girls' Basketball Takes on St. Paul
For hours on end at the latest points of the night, students reinforced their learning with intense study methods and lots of coffee during finals week. A time that could be incredibly isolating could also be a time of great growth— it is a demonstration of the hard work and persistence students performed over the semester.
Calm Through the Studying Storm – West High Finals Season is Here!
Set a few goals and start 2023 off strong. You get this opportunity once a year – make it count!
New Year, New You
Whether it be after leaving the ice rink, a stand at Candy Cane Lane, or as a hand warmer after a day on the slopes, a cup of coffee or hot chocolate is the perfect supplement to any winter activity! As a staple tradition for the American Christmas, warm drinks are the perfect accompaniment to the holiday season.
Three Activities to Make the Most out of Winter Break
Amongst the influx of first year clubs at West High this year, the Dead Poets Society opens a space for all enthusiastic writers, readers, and those passionate about sharing and exploring the world of poetry. Consider stopping by for lunch meetings in room 4203 every second Friday of the month!
Bringing Poetry to Life With Dead Poets Society Club
About the Contributor
Amrynn Gordon, Staff Photographer
Amrynn Gordon is a first year photographer for Signals. She’s in her sophomore year ready to capture all of the memories of this year in the storage of her camera. Capturing moments in words has always been difficult for her, so this year she decided to try something a bit new. Amrynn is ready for the new school year and making new friends!
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