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New Wake County measures aim to prevent school shootings
New Wake County measures aim to prevent school shootings
September 27, 2024
The screenshot shows what students with canceled scores saw when opening the College Board website to view their Advanced Placement test results on July 8.
CANCELED: 2024 AP scores face an increase in voided tests with an unspecified number of SH students affected
September 26, 2024
The effects of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action ruling
The effects of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action ruling
September 26, 2024
Anagha Mandadi, senior, is the teacher aide for an ASR 2 class. Next to the sinks, she measures agar for Dr. Cathy Farrar to use for her science classes. The administration suspects that blockages in the science wing drains are causing a foul odor.
Foul Odor Disturbs Classrooms
September 26, 2024
Away from the virtual world, a step closer to reality: The no cell phone policy
Away from the virtual world, a step closer to reality: The no cell phone policy
September 26, 2024
Caltrain's new electric train stops at the Belmont Station and picks up passengers. Since its first study looking into a possibility of electric trains in 1992, Caltrain's newest fleet allow for trains that are faster, more frequent, and better for the environment. Along with their new fares, these trains are connecting commuters from San Francisco to Gilroy.
Next stop: electrifying the future of Caltrain
September 27, 2024
A name change, though seemingly just a personal decision, often reveals deeper values and beliefs.
Identity at the altar: East and West name selection
September 27, 2024
Displayed here is just some of the produce J Organic Farm provides for the Wednesday Market. The farm's fruits and vegetables are always fresh and ready for consumption.
Resilience and Recovery: How the Carlsbad Farmers Market is Navigating the Rollercoaster of Post-COVID Challenges
September 26, 2024
Sree Senthilnathan, sophomore, reads the memoir "Hidden Girl" by Shyima Hall in the library during her language arts class. Language arts classes are now visiting the library every three weeks for designated reading time as part of the initiative to increase students' literacy skills.
PUSHING FOR LITERACY
September 25, 2024
Intersection of Baxter Avenue and Morton Avenue, close to where the shooting occurred.
Violence erupts in Highlands, causing changes to community
September 25, 2024
A Porsche for a penny
A Porsche for a penny
September 27, 2024
Dressed in West High’s signature red and Carolina blue jerseys, the eighth grade (left) and varsity (right) football teams take the field for their respective home openers. Varsity played on Aug. 30, and the eighth graders on Sept. 7. “Each year brings new excitement and a new challenge. Bringing everyone together to work to achieve one common goal is something that is exciting each and every year,” physical education teacher and varsity football head coach Jeff Duncan said. (Payton Dean and Nikhita Cherukuri)
Kickoff to high school season
September 27, 2024
Amaris Vazquez waits on the track of the Paris 2024 games before competing in her events.
From Student to Paralympian: A Dream Fulfilled
September 27, 2024
Junior Dylan Schneider savors every moment on the field. "I [love] the smiles I bring to peoples faces," Schneider said.
Dogs of the dugout
September 26, 2024
Working in silence, letting success be his noise
Working in silence, letting success be his noise
September 26, 2024
Senior Makenzie James taps rhythm sticks alongside her peers during Central's new adapted music class.
Students find their beat in Central’s new adapted music class
September 27, 2024
Theater technician specialist Natti Pierce-Thomson works the light board in the Patil Theater. Pierce-Thomson joined the Harker tech crew over 20 years ago, designing and operating the stage light systems.
Staging productions through possibilities
September 27, 2024
NASH junior David Cobbey on the set of The Lounge. "It was really neat getting to work with so many unfamiliar faces and see how the song came together collectively despite us never practicing together," Cobbey said.
In the Groove
September 27, 2024
Drummer stays grounded while spinning in air
Drummer stays grounded while spinning in air
September 27, 2024
As she positions herself on the ladder, junior drum major and Talonnette Katie Lynn Sepper stands in front of the crowd and conducts the Prosper High School Might Eagle Band. This is Sepper's third year in the band and her second year on the dance team. "There are going to be hard things in life and you're not going to be able to do everything all the time. Just communicate," Sepper said. "The most rewarding part is inspiring others.
From Talonette to drum major
September 26, 2024
Is Kennedy's New School Dance Policy Necessary or Just Inequitable?
Is Kennedy’s New School Dance Policy Necessary or Just Inequitable?
September 27, 2024
The recent increase in rape jokes among youth is problematic because the "humor" trivializes sexual abuse, therefore emboldening the culture that perpetuates this violence.
No Laughing Matter: Why Rape Jokes Are Never Acceptable
September 27, 2024
Today is First Amendment Day, and the importance of freedom of speech is ever more present. Graphic by Bethany Mann via Canva.
Texas should adopt New Voices Act to protect student journalists
September 26, 2024
Students decorated Jayne Moritz's locker to show their love and support after her passing.
District suicide prevention falls short of student needs
September 24, 2024
A streetlamp illuminates a car on the roof of a parking structure at night. This situation could be dangerous and would likely scare high school students, which is why we believe schools should teach self-defense.
Editorial: A safer walk home
September 24, 2024
While the Chesterfield Mall is shutting down for good, that doesn't mean that it's done for good. First responders are now using the mall for training purpose ahead of the mall's demolition later this fall.
Local First Responders Train at Vacant Chesterfield Mall
September 27, 2024
Students walk out demanding the reinstatement of teachers
Students walk out demanding the reinstatement of teachers
September 26, 2024
The Mustangs boys varsity football team played against Columbia Hickman High School on Aug. 30 starting their season with a 31-21 win.
School Spirit Inspires Athletes
September 23, 2024
Right before their official bowling practice in a bowling facility, this week students got to partake in a different kind of bowling practice in the dark.
With the lights out, Partner’s PE shines
September 20, 2024
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
September 19, 2024
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
September 19, 2024
From School Halls to Sunday Songs: Hollie Schlueter’s Journey to Church Music
September 19, 2024
Eckert and Negrin delve into the fundamentals of mathematics and are posed with a difficult question: what is math?
Where Does It Stem?: episode four
June 3, 2024
"Behind the Backline" is back with a rebranded look and sound.
“Behind the Backline:” episode 15
May 29, 2024
Retirement and Reflection—Mrs. Dobbert
May 23, 2024
Station 4 firefighter Natasha Hunt participates in the memorial stair climb for the first time. As one of many people partaking in the tradition, Hunt climbed the Pleasant Valley Tower nine times, for a total of roughly 1,368 feet of stairs.
Austin firefighters climb 1,368 stairs—World Trade Center height—to honor 9/11 heroes
September 17, 2024
Caps in the air, senior Kaya Miller celebrates the conclusion of the graduation. PHS graduates, all 823, had their own favorite memories to share. “My last football game season was definitely memorable. I always went with my three friends and we would make a whole tradition out of it,” Miller said. “We would get ready, go to the game and then go to either dinner at Texas Roadhouse or In-n-Out.”
Seniors celebrate 2024 graduation
May 30, 2024
BACKGROUND IN THE BUSINESS: Dressed by junior designer Kaitlyn Gerrie, senior Chamila Muñoz took to the “Dreamland” runway this past weekend. While it was her first time participating in the McCallum fashion show, Muñoz isn’t new to the modeling world. I modeled here and there when I was a lot younger, maybe five or six [years old] for some jewelry brands and small businesses, but not much in recent years,” Muñoz said. Muñoz had hoped to participate in last year’s show but couldn’t due to scheduling conflicts. For her senior year, though, she couldn’t let the opportunity pass her by. “It’s [modeling] something I haven’t done in a while so I was excited to step out of my comfort zone in a way,” Muñoz said. “I always love trying new things and being able to show off designs of my schoolmates is such an honor.” The preparation process for the show was hectic, leaving the final reveal of Gerrie’s design until days before the show, but the moment Muñoz tried on the outfit, all the stress for both designer and model melted away. “I didn’t get to try on my outfit until the day before, but the look on Kaitlyn’s face when she saw what she had worked so hard to make actually on a model was just so special,” Muñoz said. “I know it meant so much to her. But then she handed me a blindfold and told me I’d be walking with it on, so that was pretty wild.” Caption by Francie Wilhelm.
Mac fashion show brings ‘Dreamland’ to reality
May 21, 2024
Positive Post-Its Project
Girl Up Club Produces Positive Post-its for Women’s History Month
May 21, 2024
The paper drop is an annual tradition at West Chicago Community High School, always held on the seniors' last day of classes.
Seniors celebrate final day of high school
May 17, 2024
While the Chesterfield Mall is shutting down for good, that doesn't mean that it's done for good. First responders are now using the mall for training purpose ahead of the mall's demolition later this fall.
Local First Responders Train at Vacant Chesterfield Mall
September 27, 2024
Students walk out demanding the reinstatement of teachers
Students walk out demanding the reinstatement of teachers
September 26, 2024
The Mustangs boys varsity football team played against Columbia Hickman High School on Aug. 30 starting their season with a 31-21 win.
School Spirit Inspires Athletes
September 23, 2024
Right before their official bowling practice in a bowling facility, this week students got to partake in a different kind of bowling practice in the dark.
With the lights out, Partner’s PE shines
September 20, 2024
Bark the stress away
September 17, 2024
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Dressed in West High’s signature red and Carolina blue jerseys, the eighth grade (left) and varsity (right) football teams take the field for their respective home openers. Varsity played on Aug. 30, and the eighth graders on Sept. 7. “Each year brings new excitement and a new challenge. Bringing everyone together to work to achieve one common goal is something that is exciting each and every year,” physical education teacher and varsity football head coach Jeff Duncan said. (Payton Dean and Nikhita Cherukuri)

Kickoff to high school season

By Payton Dean, Parkway West High School
September 27, 2024
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