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The West Wind

Warm Weather, Happy Hearts

Warm Weather, Happy Hearts

Mary Payton Pendergrass, Staff Writer Mar 21, 2025

As the weather gets warmer, we tend to get happier. A light switches, and all the sudden our winter uglies and depression leaves the body the second we walk outside and feel the sun's warmth.  Yet...

Our Two Scents: West Wind Perfume Reviews

Our Two Scents: West Wind Perfume Reviews

Avery Babson and Taylor Hughes Mar 14, 2025

Our Two Scents: West Wind Perfume Reviews Perfume has been an essential part of routines for years. It’s a little something to boost your self esteem and feel more confident when interacting with...

The Hidden Canvas: Why Art Class Deserves More Spotlight

The Hidden Canvas: Why Art Class Deserves More Spotlight

Avery Babson, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2025

“Everything that you see around you was designed in some way or another, " said Art Teacher Jentry Luse. “From your clothes to your shoes, to the car you drive, to the school that we’re in. It was...

Junior's Kyle Mccoy, Tucker Hamilton, and senior Heriberto Vargas sitting at the awards ceremony hoping to win that class. In which they later found out they did winning first and second place.

2025 DECA States

Mary Payton Pendergrass, Staff Writer Mar 11, 2025

February 26th through March 1st fifty-one students took a trip to Greensboro, NC in which they competed for a spot in ICDC in April.  “It’s a really great opportunity for any student really,"...

Top 10: Lana Del Rey Songs

Top 10: Lana Del Rey Songs

Avery Babson, Staff Writer Mar 10, 2025

Lana Del Rey has a way of making music feel like dreams. Her songs are full of emotions, beautiful lyrics, and melodies that stay with you. Whether she’s singing about love, heartbreak, or chasing freedom,...

Team photo of Science Olympiad team after competing.

Science Olympiad 3/8

Jon Hewett, Staff Writer Mar 8, 2025

Social Media Icks

Social Media Icks

Mary Payton Pendergrass, Staff Writer Mar 7, 2025

Ick. An ick is an expression used to express disgust. People can be icked out by many things, but what about on social media? What might we see that will bring this feeling of disgust.  Social Media...

How-To Escape The Winter Uglies

How-To Escape The Winter Uglies

Celine Tendo, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2025

“Usually by the time I get to 3rd period you can see my pimples through my concealer” says sophomore Ashlynn Childers. The perfect makeup routine takes practice. Just like you need to practice for...

New Year… New Netflix

Zeb McGougan, Staff Writer Feb 12, 2025

With new seasons of “Squid Games,” “Stranger Things” and “Wednesday” starting, 2025 looks like it might be a great year to be a couch potato and binge your favorite shows as they return to...

How to get tan without being orange

How to get tan without being orange

Rivers Hicks, Staff Writer Feb 11, 2025

Getting a dark tan can be someone's main goal. There are many ways with the sun to achieve a bronzed look. Is it important that no matter which way you do it you do it safely avoiding skin damage.    When...

How to Win Valentine's Day

How to Win Valentine’s Day

Mary-Payton Pendergrass, Staff Writer Feb 11, 2025

“I love Valentine’s Day,” said biology teacher Craig Weeks. “I get to show my wife how much I love her.”  Ever since Saint Valentine himself started secretly marrying young sweethearts in...

How to online shop without breaking the bank

How to online shop without breaking the bank

Emma Lockner, Staff Writer Feb 11, 2025

“Online shopping is the best,” said junior Tess Caron. “But, if you don’t need it immediately, don't get it.”  It's very easy to spend more than you should on clothes, shoes, accessories...

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