Sarah Hall
For some teens, the parking lot can be nerve-racking due to the immense number of students going in and out at all times of the day. One student, or maybe more, has taken a new approach to keep …
The Decision
A Short Film by Jordan Brown…
Free Speech on Social Media
Between the political climate of the United States and the coronavirus pandemic, social media may seem riskier to use than ever. Opinions are one thing, but relaying information is another.
When it comes to knowing what is real and what …
Social Media Cleanse
For junior Elle Campbell and sophomore Hannah Wood it was time to face their addiction head on. More specifically their addiction to Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.
Teens don’t realize how glued they are to social media until they take the …
“Among Us” Review
Emily Gerhart
“Among Us” has been gaining popularity throughout this past Oct. and has been addicting for many teens. Is it worth the hype?
“Among Us” is a mobile game that takes place in a spaceship with two types of …
The Social Dilemma Review
Netflix’s “The Social Dilemma” is a mix between a documentary and a drama that goes in depth about the dangers of social media — as told by numerous former employees of different social media companies.
The film begins with introductions …
World record egg cracks the internet
Taylor Robinson
Instagram kicked off 2019 with a new world record. On Jan. 23, 2019, an Instagram account, known as world_record_egg, got 50,676,573 likes on their picture, beating a post by Kylie Jenner for the most liked picture on Instagram. …
Facebook Breach leads to High Security
Mackenzie Moore and Nathan Miller offer us some tips on how to keep ourselves safe on social media.…
Students who live without social media
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 …