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The West Wind

The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

How do banned books affect education?

How do banned books affect education?

Kennedy Dunaway, staff writer Jan 31, 2024

Book banning is one of the most common ways to censor education. Books are constantly being challenged by parents at local schools and libraries. This impacts not only teachers due to a constant change...

Is It Safe To Walk To School?

Is It Safe To Walk To School?

Rowan Miller, Staff Writer Jan 31, 2024

On Thursday, March 16th, 2023 a student at West Brunswick High School got hit by a car while walking to school. While this student did survive with serious injuries, not all students who get hit by cars...

Freshman, Isaac Clarida, on defense.

West Brunswick Trojans Vs Ashley Eagles

Bella Little, Broadcast Director Jan 28, 2024

On Wednesday, January 10th, the Varsity Boy's Basketball team was eager to get a third win in a row. Before walking into this game, back to back, the team had wins against Southwestern Randolph High School...

Are Students Being Overworked?

Are Students Being Overworked?

Bethany Shook and Liliana Shriver Jan 26, 2024

Students already have a lot on their plate, four classes that are all giving assignments and homework, chores to do at home and possibly many others. Adding a job on top of all these burdens can cause...

Alexis Alford stands beside of her new car on the morning of her sixteenth birthday holding one and six balloons.

The Decline in Sweet Sixteens

Hannah Underwood, Copy Editor Jan 26, 2024

“The Sweet Sixteen" is an enamored tradition that acts as a segway into the latter half of your teenage years. However, in recent years, this celebration has suffered a decline in popularity, leaving...

Senior Austin Hill and brother hugging after their match against each other.

The (Almost) Perfect Match

Courtney Weston, Editor in Chief Jan 26, 2024

It was a big rivalry game, West vs. South, who will win? The question everyone is thinking. Everyone is on the edge of their seats waiting to see who is gonna win.  West starts off strong with Senior...

A swimmer breaking through the water as they try to take the lead.

January 18th Swim Meet

Kelsey Swain, Staff Writer Jan 26, 2024

Friends and family walking into the Brunswick Community College indoor pool awaiting a fun and thrilling meet, chlorine was in the air and wet floor signs spread around. Many smiles and cheers filled around...

The starting five sitting on the bench ready to be called out before the game starts.

1/23 Varsity Men’s Basketball Vs New Hanover

Brooklyn Coble, Assistant Editor Jan 25, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23rd, the men's varsity basketball team went to New Hanover High School to play in their sixteenth game of the season and seventh conference game. Once the clock hit 7:30 pm...

Graphic created on Canva. Image depicts a clock and says "Twenty-four hours left."

How Much Can You Fit In 24 Hours?

Kelsey Swain, Staff Writer Jan 23, 2024

Imagine you go to the doctors, just for a normal check up. Everything's going well ‘till your doctor looks down at your chart and looks up at you with a blank expression on their face. You leave the...

Pitty Pride

Pitty Pride

Rowan Miller, Staff Writer Jan 23, 2024

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,...

Principal Scott Dalton awarding an early graduate with her high school diploma.

Ahead of the Course

Joseph Hamric, Staff Writer Jan 23, 2024

Graduating early is a privilege that each student is given a chance to earn. In order to be an early grad you must meet specific requirements. These students show that they are focused and dedicated to...

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