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The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

West Winds Top Five

West Wind’s Top Five

Rowan Miller, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2024

If you are looking for some recommendations for shows, music and snacks the West Wind has got your back.  Top 5 Binge Worthy Shows Outer Banks  In Outer Banks, a group of teens called Pogues...

A classic fantasy castle cracking under the pressure of Disneys poor decisions.

The Downfall of Disney

Fleur Kelly, Broadcast Assistant Feb 28, 2024

Most of us have grown up with Disney movies. It’s a household name, a studio known for its magical storylines and impressive animation. But with their recent flops like Raya and the Last Dragon, Onward,...

Super Bowl Review

Super Bowl Review

Jordan Thomas, Sports Editor Feb 20, 2024

The Swifties aka the Kansas City Chiefs, have won the 2023-2024 Super Bowl. The team finished 11-6 through the regular season, despite it being an “underwhelming” season for the team, Mahomes and the...

Mean Girls graphic inspired by the infamous Burn Book

The Mean Girls Musical Movie Flop

Hannah Underwood, Staff writer Feb 2, 2024

Nothing quite matches the distinguished nature of the movie “Mean Girls,” so with the announcement of the “Mean Girls” musical movie, fans were ecstatic. Despite the initial enthusiasm for this...

Graphic made by Gracie Loft

The Hunger for Power

Gracie Loft, Staff Writer Dec 13, 2023

Even a decade after the premiere of The Hunger Games, this young adult book and movie franchise still holds major symbolism in our modern-day society.  Suzanne Collins recently published the Hunger...

Graphic made by Gracie Loft

New Celebrity Couples of 2023

Gracie Loft, Staff Writer Dec 6, 2023

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have caught most of the public's attention; with this budding relationship taking up space in headlines all over, other new couples have been lucky enough to fly under the...

Brunswick School of Dance poses as they await the start of the Shallotte Christmas Parade

Christmas Traditions: The Shallotte Christmas Parade

Hannah Underwood and Amadis Levasa Dec 2, 2023

Traditions are a way that we embrace the holiday spirit and connect with one another on an emotional and physical level. Businesses and community members alike all gather up and down Main Street, Shallotte...

Fourth Wing Book Review

Fourth Wing Book Review

Riley Bergeron, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2023

“Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros “A dragon without its rider is a tragedy. A rider without their dragon is dead.” Violet Sorrengail was supposed to live a safe, quiet life in the Scribe Quadrant,...

Meredith Roberts staring at the camera in horror.

Women In Horror

Fleur Kelly, Broadcast Assistant Nov 12, 2023

Warning: This article contains graphic discussions of murder and mentions of rape.   Horror is a popular genre, with good reason, and happens to be one of my favorite genres. Horror is incredibly...

How to: Be Trendy

How to: Be Trendy

Kayley Arevalo, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2023

Staying trendy is all about keeping up with the latest fashion, beauty and lifestyle trends. Here's a few tips to help you stay on top of your style game: What is trendy?   Something “trendy”...

How to: Be Drippy

How to: Be Drippy

Jordan Thomas, Creative Content Member Oct 31, 2023

In times like these, style is the main factor in anything like TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and even more. Some people don't know how to have their style, and also some people don't know how they like...

Sophomore Jenna Williams and sister queen Junior Emily Wheeler from South Carolina after the Carolina Universal Beauty state pageant.

How to: Win The Crown

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Oct 31, 2023

There’s something about walking across a stage in a pretty dress that compliments everything about you. From the color bringing out your eyes, the style of the dress making your figure look the way you...

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