Commentary by Hailey Paulson
Attention all students who are basically drowning in the homework and responsibilities of school. I know how you feel.
My name is Hailey Paulson. I am a IB Diploma Candidate who has so much stuff on …
Students express their justifications behind war
Story by Sydney Poppe.
With the current situation in the Middle East and America being in the midst of election season, discussions of foreign conflicts and war are on the lips of every politician and they dominate the headlines.
All …
Students best Homecoming proposals
By Brooklyn Warrick
With Homecoming approaching a bit earlier this year, proposals started as early as the second week of school.
Senior Parker Williams was asked by West graduate Trent Jones as she was walking up to his house. “I …
Students discuss views on makeup
Story by Hailey Paulson
Cosmetics grips $24 billion dollars of our industry today as well as many of the students here at West. A few students “touch up” on the topics of the purpose of makeup.
Makeup claims many different …
Homecoming Weather
Chance Howard gives us a quick update on the weather over Homecoming Weekend.…
Junior IB Diploma candidates adjust to a new school Life
Photo By Sarah Melchert
No sleep, no social life, and hours of homework. Some may think that becoming an IB Diploma Candidate means giving up the social aspect of life, but some Junior IB Diploma Candidates are ready to pursue …
Vaping is growing in popularity among students
Story by Bailey McTavish
Vaping has recently been very popular among teens. It is said to be more healthy than smoking cigarettes, but what effects does it have on a teen’s body.
Most people know the health problems associated with …
Lee’s Summit offers multiple different study areas
Story by Larissa Ciafullo
For some students, Starbucks and McDonalds may be where they are on a weekday night studying for their science test. But are those the only places they can go?
There are plenty of places around Lee’s …
West Supports Noah’s Bandaids
Danielle Gorman shows you how West is helping support a great local cause and how you can get involved too!…
Digital planners and laminated hall passes starts a dispute within teachers and students
Story by Peyton-Alan Brasfield.
The 2016-17 school year has already started with major changes, and administration has approached the subject of planners and hall passes a little differently.
The student handbook has been moved to a digital format for the …