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They Were There
They Were There
Adam Azmi, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023

.          We Were Here is a co-op puzzle game where you and your partner explore Antarctica. You came across a castle and are now trapped inside solving puzzles for...

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The rebel emblem from Star Wars.
STAR WARS TOXICITY
Tom Dirga, Staff Writer • November 9, 2023

      The online Star Wars community has a very poor reputation for toxicity and bigotry. ”It's very toxic, they just can't enjoy anything," said Kirsten Baker, 10. The...

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Filmmaker and comedian Jordan Peele.
COMEDIAN TO MASTER OF HORROR: JORDAN PEELE
Hannah Yang, Staff Writer • November 9, 2023

      Since October has finally rolled around, the air has grown a little colder and the atmosphere has gotten a little darker… ‘Tis the season of horror movies! And...

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A view of an athletic training room, where student-athletes go for injury evaluation and rehab.
CONCUSSIONS AND OTHER INJURIES IN HIGHSCHOOL ATHLETICS
Lizzy Laurelli, Staff Writer • November 3, 2023

       Injuries are inevitable in athletics and are typically attributed to collision sports: football, wrestling, lacrosse, yet occur in every sport. For student-athletes,...

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Jonny Farmelo takes a swing for Westfield in the 2023 playoffs.
WESTFIELD ALUMNI TAKES A SWING AT PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
Lizzy Laurelli, Staff Writer • September 29, 2023

       The VHSL State Championship was a much anticipated one for the 2023 baseball season. It was yet another matchup between Concorde District competitors Westfield...

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The logo and bracket of March Madness, the second most popular collegiate event in the United states, only rivaling football. Photo courtesy of Sportingnews.com.
THE WHIRLWIND OF MARCH MADNESS
Lizzy Laurelli, Staff Writer • June 12, 2023

           March: Women’s Month, St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and most importantly, March Madness. Unlike its professional counterpart, the National...

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CAN ANYONE HEAR ME?

Alina Rashid, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

         Imagine sitting at a cafeteria table with your usual friend group, laughing and having a good time. Everything is as it usually is, except for one thing: It’s impossible...

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THE NEW TEACHER EXPERIENCE

Addie Duersch, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023

          We all know what it’s like to be a freshman in high school. Entering the double doors from the bus loop, scurrying to find your first period class, and not knowing the majority...

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WESTFIELD CHEER: SENIORS

Catie Cowsill, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023

       Regardless of if you play a sport in high school, being a senior is one of the best years of your life. It’s the best for a number of reasons; participating in senior night,...

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