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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

The eggs Benedict from the local restaurant Blueberry Grill located in North Myrtle Beach.

Some favorite local restaurants

Emma Bartlett, Staff writer Dec 18, 2023

My family and I eat out a lot so that leaves tons of room for me to form lots of opinions on local restaurants. Eating out can be a very quick and fun thing to do with friends, family, or even by yourself....

Junior Amadis Levasa texting while parked in her car.

Texting and driving

Emma Bartlett and Amadis Levasa Dec 17, 2023

Texting and driving have had a huge impact on society, mainly teenage drivers. It’s already dangerous enough being a young driver who lacks experience but also not knowing what the drivers around you...

An article detailing the inhumane employment policies in the DRC's mines.

Cruelties in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Fleur Kelly, Broadcast Assistant Dec 17, 2023

Buying and using our electronics is a part of our daily lives and something we do without a thought of what anything inside of them comes from, so where do we get one of the most important materials from? Cobalt...

Freshman Jamerien Gore and Hoggard mate beginning the game with jump ball.

12/15 JV West Trojans Vs Hoggard High

Aniston Mclamb, Staff writer Dec 17, 2023

On December 15th the West Brunswick Trojans went up against the Vikings of Hoggard High School, with an unfortunate loss the Trojans showed sportsmanship and lots of hard teamwork, as the game started...

Two friends hanging out and eating behind the cafeteria stage

The West Brunswick Winter Formal: 12/9

Fleur Kelly, Broadcast Assistant Dec 17, 2023

On December 9th the day of the Winter Formal had finally come and students were already lined up at the door even before the planned time with snacks and friends while the staff added a few final touches...

West calls a time-out to discuss the upcoming plays.

12/15 Varsity Men’s Basketball vs. Hoggard

Aiden McKinney, Broadcast Director Dec 16, 2023

On the chilly night of Friday, December 15th the Varsity Boys basketball team went up against Hoggard for the last game before Christmas. The student section dressed up for the holidays and the gym was...

Toilet Trouble: The State of Our Bathrooms

Toilet Trouble: The State of Our Bathrooms

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Dec 15, 2023

High school bathrooms are never the cleanest places. There will be some times when you walk in and they don't look half bad, but then there are other times when you see writing on the walls, toilet paper...

12/12 West Brunswick vs. Laney, Womens Basketball

Marissa Sellers, Staff Writer Dec 14, 2023

December 12th, the Lady Trojans faced Laney High School, the game ended in a 35-43 loss for the Trojans but the girls still played their hearts out and gave it their all.

11/29 West Brunswick vs. Cape Fear Academy, Men’s Varsity Basketball

Marissa Sellers, Staff Writer Dec 14, 2023

Trojans faced Cape Fear at an away game on 11/29 the game ended in a close loss 50-54, even though the Trojans lost K' Veon Griffin scored 14 points that game and Josiah Johnson scored 16 points.

Logan Spencer as the Grinch destroys a present.

12/12 How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Aiden McKinney and Chayton Cheers Dec 14, 2023

On December 12th, 2023 the drama club performed their annual Christmas play, this year being “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” The performance was stunning with plentiful Christmas decorations and...

Marissa beside Plane after first flight lesson

Journey to Flying

Marissa Sellers, Staff Writer Dec 13, 2023

Flying has always been what I wanted to do; I have been telling people I’m going to be a pilot since I was seven years old. Back then, people thought it was cute and that it was just a dream, and so...

Hailey Crusenberry sings "Do You Want to be a Snowman" as "Anna" while looking towards Alexis Mullins "Elsa"

11/30 “Magical Milestones: Disney’s Dazzling Decades” Performed by Theater Classes 2, 3 and 4

Hannah Underwood, Copy Editor Dec 13, 2023

On Thursday, November 30th, the theater two, three, and four classes sang their hearts out for their “Magical Milestones” performance, in which they performed songs beginning in the 1930s with the...

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