Living near a beach not only comes with magnificent views but also the ease of getting summer jobs. Tourists come yearly to enjoy the six Brunswick County beaches: Ocean Isle, Oak Island, Sunset Beach,...

The GFWC-WBHS Juniorettes held their induction ceremony on Friday, March 7th. This is the first time that West has had a juniorettes club. The purpose of the club is to promote leadership and community...

This year has seen the introduction of a time between two classes called "flex"- a 40 minute block that serves as a mini break for students. It’s a time to unwind, catch up on homework or attend small...

On Tuesday, March 5th, the monthly school board meeting commenced, but this time the seats were lined with our own Brunswick County teachers wearing their favorite pair of blue jeans. Recently a policy...

Goodbyes are always hard. Parting ways can be challenging. Saying so long is never painless, but what happens when it is a beloved app? One that's been the start of countless conversations, shared many...

On September 17th, Instagram announced new account types specialized for teenagers to promote internet safety. Introduced in an article by Instagram as “a new experience for teens, guided by parents,”...

From football to lacrosse, our school has a wide variety of athletics to choose from. Each sport is attended by an assortment of the student body, some of which don’t have a car or personal transportation....

Cell phone bans have been sweeping the nation after a rise in educational difficulties resulting from cell phones and teenage social media use. Brunswick County Schools decided to join this trend. The...

Many people celebrated the coming of the new year; however, for XL Bully owners in England and Wales, it was most certainly not a “Happy New Year.”  On December 31st, it became illegal to sell,...

With North and South Brunswick High Schools introducing the new Flex Block, West is the last traditional school in the county without one. Brunswick County Schools held stakeholder meetings in late...

Hundreds of conflicts between countries are happening around the world every day, and it’s often hard to keep up with the civil wars, genocides, and shocking news that are ever prevalent and worthy of...

The room is filled with a somber yet powerful feeling. The star spangled flag flutters slowly in the middle of the room. Aside from students walking into the bleachers, all is silent. The room is littered...