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Students who live without social media

by Carsyn Owens
Students who live without social media
Sophomore Jared Lutz sees no point in social media. Lutz said he spent most of his time on videogames and not of worrying about what people would post. Photo by Kate Boles.

Story by Kate Boles

Social media is a big part of a lot of people’s daily lives, from work, to entertainment, to just plain boredom. But some people here at West don’t participate in what most people would consider a …

Where our taxes go

by Carsyn Owens
Where our taxes go
Some taxes, like income, payroll, and sales may be seen more frequently than other. However, there are some instances where the tax is less noticeable. Photo by Katie Britton-Mehlisch.

Story by Sarah Melchert

Taxes are a part of life in America. Almost everyone pays taxes; whether it’s on a purchase or coming out of a paycheck, but where the money goes may be worth the extra costs.

West business …

Trump’s effect on GOP

by Carsyn Owens

Story by Trenton Brink

Although it may not seem like it, there will be another election in 2020, with the republican and democratic parties once again trying to elect their nominee to the presidential position. The results of the 2016 …

Adopted students describe their relationships with their parents

by Carsyn Owens
Adopted students describe their relationships with their parents
Sophomore Maleah Bogart and her parents, Paul and Melanie Bogart. Paul and Melanie fell in love with Maleah right when they laid eyes on her at 14 months old. Photo by Bailey McTavish.

Story by Tatum Spurck 

It’s important for kids to grow up in a loving environment with a parent who supports them, regardless of that parent’s biological relationship to them. Kids all around the World, West students included, are adopted. Adoption …

Students strive to be entrepreneurs

by Carsyn Owens
Students strive to be entrepreneurs
Junior Connor Blackham's father owns taco restaurant, Costa Vida. Blackham gets an inside look at what owning a business is really like and hopes to follow in his father's footsteps. Photo by Kristen Cox.

Story by Kristen Cox

Some kids dream of being a doctor, a writer, or an engineer, but a select few aspire to be a entrepreneur.

Junior Charles Jones is very passionate about sneakers. He independently runs his company “Swavy Customs.”…

The culture foods of Kansas City

by Carsyn Owens
The culture foods of Kansas City
Macaroons at The Opera House Bakery. Photos by Hailey Paulson.

Story by Hailey Paulson

Macaroons and coffee. What more can one need? The new restaurants in downtown KC will satisfy the hunger for new and tasty foods.

One of the new features in Kansas City is the streetcar. The streetcar …

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