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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

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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...

A group of friends joking and having a good time together.

When to let go

Amadis Levasa, Event Coverage Coordinator Dec 13, 2023

Choosing friends is like drafting a team in sports. You don’t just want the most players, you want the best players. The ones who will stand by you, push you to be better, and celebrate your victories....

FCA members gather around the flag pole at 7:15 am for prayer.

A Walk with God

Marissa Sellers, Staff Writer Sep 28, 2023

Why is it important: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, or FCA, is a way for people to come closer to God and improve their relationships with Him. Sometimes Christian athletes find that, because of...

Seniors sitting in the grass

May 11th Yearbook Signing

Fleur Kelly, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

  May 11th was an important day for many seniors, it was time for their yearbook signing. Students went around chatting with friends and signing those friends' yearbooks. The water bottle...

Airpod pros left unacknowledged on a desk.

The Music That Defines Us

Olivia Hewson, Staff Writer Dec 5, 2022

Music is a very intricate form of expression, and it gives life and purpose to many people around the globe. Generation Z has brought a new wave of music culture into the spotlight that is beginning to...

American Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Emely Olmedo, Editor in Chief Apr 14, 2022

Restaurants With Venegas in Spanish

Restaurants With Venegas in Spanish

Emely Olmedo, Editor in Chief Mar 17, 2022

     

Students showing their backpacks for the day.

Anything but a Backpack Day

Emely Olmedo, Editor in Chief Mar 8, 2022

After a bit of uncertainty from administration, they have finally heard student voices. Thanks to our yearbook staff, administrators allowed students to have the long awaited opportunity to give students...

Digital Burn Book

Digital Burn Book

Emely Olmedo and Reyde Jones Jan 28, 2022

Going to a public high school can be chaotic or challenging at times. Rumors spreading, comments being made about students, and false accusations being thrown out–these may be a part of teenage life...

How Covid-19 Affected Students and Teachers Last Year

How Covid-19 Affected Students and Teachers Last Year

Kody Bland, Sports Editor Sep 17, 2021

Covid-19 obviously played a massive role in our everyday lives, but some may underestimate the impact it had within our schools. Whether it was on zoom, allowing only half the school on one day and the...

Top Five News Stories Teens Should Be Following

Top Five News Stories Teens Should Be Following

Zoey Boswell, Copy Editor Sep 13, 2021

  US and Taliban may plan to work together to fight against the Islamic state  After the Taliban worked with Americans to help evacuate more than 125,000 people from Afghanistan, the top...

Jay Fletcher defeating his fellow students in corn hole.

PBIS Spring Fling

Angela Arevalo and Chase Soyars Mar 29, 2019

PBIS students with good grades, attendance, and behavior got a breath of fresh air today during the Spring Fling. More than half of the student population at West was recognized and invited to the event,...

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