As a part of the homecoming festivities, there has been a spirit day every day this week. Here is a look at some of the twins who showed their spirit on Wednesday. …
Read MoreWhy Oktoberfest?
Over the weekend, Downtown Lee’s Summit Hosted the annual Oktoberfest. Ashton Dobson brings you an interview with Tyler Butler on why he chose to spend his weekend there.…
Inside Dig for the Cure
Each year Titan Volleyball hosts the Dig for the Cure. This year, the fight was extended to all cancers in a different environment. Mackenzie Elliott brings you a summary of the events.…
Read MoreSeptember 11- Forever a Day of Infamy
Story by: Lauren Baker
All across America people are remembering and mourning the 13th anniversary of 9/11. Many students at school watch videos and learn more about the event. Although all of the students at West were all alive during …
See Ya at (the newly opened) IKEA
Story by: Christine Betts
The IKEA opening in Merriam, Kan. drew hordes of people, from the meatball fanatics to those redecorating their bedrooms.
The store, based originally in Sweden, has opened its first store in the Kansas City area. The …
Can West Athletes Take the Heat?
Story by: Lauren Baker
The past few weeks have been extremely hot for the athletes practicing outside, with the temperature being in the eighties and nineties. All the teams practicing outside have been affected in one way or another.
For …
Raising Awareness and Donations for ALS
Story by: Cassie Ferrick
In the past few weeks, a new phenomenon has clogged the Instagram feeds of thousands, all consisting of buckets filled with ice cold water, dedicated to the tragic disease, ALS.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou …
Titans Gather for Traditon
Every home football game, Titans gather to spend time with friends before heading down to the stadium. Here is a summary of the festivities.…
Read MoreDr. McGehee and softball take the ALS ice bucket challenge
Last night the girl’s softball team got together with superintendent Dr. Mcgehee to take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Mcgehee was challenged by the President of UCM, Chuck Ambrose.
In his challenge, Mcgehee decided to nominate the Stanford volleyball …
More students cause packed lunch shifts
Photo by Sophie Piatczyc
Story by Emily White
This year at West, students may notice the hallways are a little more crowded than previous years. However, it is not just the hallways; the lunch room has also become …