There’s something much darker than where all that pizza comes from at West Tech these days. Our school has shown us that discipline is a pretty shapeless word and that we have a sorry excuse for judgment for what makes up the most important population of West: the students. Countless times we might have complained to our friends that we have been “screwed over” for not wearing our I.D.’s or not getting to cut in the lunch line...but in recent events, I have found that there

The playoffs are right around the corner and teams are beginning to clinch for spots on the bracket. This raises the question of who will come out on top of their divisions and make it to the Super Bowl. Currently, the American Football Conference or AFC has 2 teams that have clinched spots onto the bracket: the Ravens, who clinched wild cards, and the Chiefs, who clinched divisions. The NFC has one team who clinched a spot: the Saints. They were the team that clinched divisi

As high school students, teenagers are navigating through who they are as a human being. During this crucial time in our lives, self-expression is vital to defining their individuality, and frankly, West Tech is failing to forge this environment for its students. Discovering one’s passion takes time, and it is important for our schools to create an atmosphere to foster creativity and this very self-discovery (especially in our so-called year of wellbeing). West Career and Tec

It is a little known fact, but Chile is the first, and as of the time this was written, the only first-world nation in Latin America. Chile has vigorously worked to increase its economy and quickly became industrialized. This, however, seems to have been quickly and seamlessly moved aside, and the nation is currently in protests, riots, and flames. This has all been going on for nearly a month. This started when President Piñera of Chile rose the price of public transportatio

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and people have lots of ways to celebrate the holiday. If you want this year’s Thanksgiving to be one of the best, you’re in luck! These are the best ways you can entertain yourself this Thanksgiving. Macy’s has its annual Thanksgiving Day parade, filled with balloons and floats starring your favorite TV and movie characters. The Thanksgiving Day parade starts at 9 a.m. and lasts until noon. Local news stations like CBS and NBC typical

Students walk into a cafeteria filled with a sea of their peers, each with their own distinctive style, making the crowded lunchroom a stage for originality. High school students illustrate a variety of fashion styles that can project a student’s personality. As teens grow up, their taste in clothes, personal style, and how they dress is a constantly changing factor in their life. Nowadays, fashion according to Freshman Marquel Moser, consists of “Many 80’s fashion trends an

The president of the United States is behaving in a way which the American people consider questionable and unconstitutional. The House of Representatives has now begun the impeachment process for a president, sighting a call with the head of state of Ukraine has the main offense for impeachment, where Donald Trump asks for information on a political opponent. Understanding the ensuing impeachment would require knowing what impeachable offenses the president has committed. Co

Archery is the only sport offered at West Tech. It is overseen by both Coach Ginger Rossiter and Coach Eric Swenson. Tryouts for the archery team have recently concluded and teams were announced Oct. 17. This year around 70 kids have tried out, which may be due to the archery unit students do in P.E at the beginning of the year. “There are two teams of 24; an A team and a B team,” said Rossiter, “they are based on how well students shoot and their attitude.” Practices for the

The rivalry between Marvel and DC has been going on since the rise of the two franchises in the early 20th century. With the combined work of many brilliant comic book writers, Marvel and DC comics have created new, developed universes with a multitude of new places and super-powered characters. The question then arises, which one has produced the most powerful characters and would come out on top? If it were an all-out battle between the heroes, who knows who would become th

Many believe that giving is not only making a donation but more importantly making a difference. This week, Health Occupation Student Association, HOSA, has been selling coupon cards around campus to raise money for the clubs future competitions and trips that will be held. HOSA is a club that takes many trips to different states for different medical competitions and leadership conferences. These fundraising cards will help raise money for the club, and the people who buy th