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New NYPD policing technology, including Digi Dog (center) and a K5 Autonomous Security Robot, are pictured during a press conference in Times Square on Tuesday, April, 11, 2023, in Manhattan, New York
Big Apple Turns Artificial
Defense Department spokesman Patrick Ryder updates the public about new ways the government will report UAP and UFO sightings during a Pentagon press conference.
Proof of Flying Phenomenon
Smoke spews from a tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, after two hijacked airplanes hit the twin towers in a terrorist attack on New York City.
United in Remembrance
Ben eating his food off of a Boomer Ball.
The Escape Artist
A row of law textbooks.
Codes Of Questionability
Music can have a way of changing someone’s style, which can be shown from the clothing of that person. “I try to go for a more whimsical goth and on other days I just dress like a pirate,” senior Giavanna Neely said. “I find a lot of comfort in fantasy escapism so I like to incorporate that into my daily life.”
Student Styles
A diagram of the five love languages
The Universal Language
Seasonal Sabbats
Seasonal Sabbats
Senior Reese Crawford dressed cozy posing with a snowman
Staying Heated
Photos of the four cookies fully cooked
Cookie Recipes
Beats Brought Back
Beats Brought Back
Olivia Rodrigo performs Sour at the Met Philadelphia on May 6th, 2022.
Spilling the Guts on an Album
Swift performs during her Reputation era.
The Movies: Taylor’s Version
Nicki Minaj depicted in a pink light combat vehicle from Canva Pro to represent her new addition to Call of Duty.
Pink like Nicki
From left, Emily Rudd as Nami, Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy and Mackenyu Arata as Roronoa Zoro in a scene from Netflixs One Piece.
The One Piece is Real
Orchestra teacher Mieloch is seen directing the orchestra. Mieloch has been teaching for 14 years and is passionate about music. “Ever since eighth grade I wanted to be a conductor,” Mieloch said. “When I got into high school, I had a couple of really great teachers that made me want to be a teacher and I felt like ‘let’s put them together,’ and I [became] an orchestra teacher.”
Orchestra
A student working on her chromebook
The Rise of the Chromebooks Era
Librarians Shannon Grieshaber and Nina O’Daniels help students. “I really love the library because it feels like a haven for all the students,” Grieshaber said.
Benefits of the Library
Senior Oliva Lumma stands behind the cauldron, pondering the orb.
Putting on a Show
Homecoming game banner is hung up in the commons.
Heading Back in Time
Junior Maria Ignatova competing in a wrestling match.
Toughening Up
A scoreboard of the score from World Series Game 4.
History in Houston
Albert Pujols breathes heavily as he steps up to the plate.
The Swinger with Many Dingers
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that changes the way your brain functions, commons.wikimedia.org
Athlete Alert
Easy-Going Exercise
Easy-Going Exercise
A guinea pig with a large X over it indicates that guinea pigs are not good.
An Unexpected Hassle
An original character design of Fa Mulan.
Powerful Princess
Photo of the Book Thief Cover
Facts Turned to Fiction
Understanding Identity
Understanding Identity
Senior Brynin Henderson joins her fellow singers in a rehearsal for a group number.
Singing for Sondheim
Week in the Life: The Dance Team
College Application Process
Winter Car Kit
Varsity Dance Team Bonding
Halloween Spirit Week
Which Dinosaur Are You?
Which Dinosaur Are You?
What Sport Matches Your Personality?
Actor Keanu Reeves poses.
Which Keanu Reeves movie character are you?
Illustration by Addison Jett
What Halloween Costume Fits You?
What FZW Teacher are you?
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The Solitaire
The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire
News
Defense Department spokesman Patrick Ryder updates the public about new ways the government will report UAP and UFO sightings during a Pentagon press conference.
Proof of Flying Phenomenon
Corrine Waugh, Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2023
Smoke spews from a tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, after two hijacked airplanes hit the twin towers in a terrorist attack on New York City.
United in Remembrance
Al Berhost, Staff Writer • September 27, 2023
Ben eating his food off of a Boomer Ball.
The Escape Artist
Josh Montagne, Editor-in-Chief • April 5, 2023
A row of law textbooks.
Codes Of Questionability
Damen Padilla, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023
Sports
Junior Maria Ignatova competing in a wrestling match.
Toughening Up
Olivia Eigenmann, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2023
A scoreboard of the score from World Series Game 4.
History in Houston
Josh Montagne, Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2022
Albert Pujols breathes heavily as he steps up to the plate.
The Swinger with Many Dingers
Josh Montagne, Editor-in-Chief • November 29, 2022
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that changes the way your brain functions, commons.wikimedia.org
Athlete Alert
Josh Montagne, Editor-in-Chief • October 13, 2022
Campus
Senior Oliva Lumma stands behind the cauldron, pondering the orb.
Putting on a Show
Al Berhost, Staff Writer • October 19, 2023
Homecoming game banner is hung up in the commons.
Heading Back in Time
Chloe Mechler, Lifestyle Editor • October 6, 2023
PLTW teachers, Marie Jackson and Justina Davitz pose for a photo with the seniors that received white coats.
Reaching Their Goals
Amber Zhu, Staff Writer • March 17, 2023
Plush Bros founder Max McCracken poses like a classic villain with a crocheted bunny plush in the air.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Amber Zhu, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023
Trending Stories
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A heart breaking in half on Valentine’s Day, the exact reason why the holiday should not exist.

Throw Away the Day

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Senior Brynin Henderson joins her fellow singers in a rehearsal for a group number.

Singing for Sondheim

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A row of law textbooks.

Codes Of Questionability

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Understanding Identity

Understanding Identity

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Eight-year-old Kenzie Peterson poses in her Justice outfit.

Forgotten Fashions of the 2010’s

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Actor Keanu Reeves poses.
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Illustration by Addison Jett
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Lifestyle
A diagram of the five love languages
The Universal Language
Olivia Eigenmann, Editor-in-Chief • March 8, 2023
Seasonal Sabbats
Seasonal Sabbats
Corrine Waugh, Opinion Editor • February 28, 2023
Senior Reese Crawford dressed cozy posing with a snowman
Staying Heated
Olivia Eigenmann, Editor-in-Chief • December 14, 2022
Photos of the four cookies fully cooked
Cookie Recipes
Rheanne Helsel, Staff Writer • December 13, 2022
Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo performs Sour at the Met Philadelphia on May 6th, 2022.
Spilling the Guts on an Album
Bella Kavanaugh, Staff Writer • October 30, 2023
Swift performs during her Reputation era.
The Movies: Taylor’s Version
Claire Maddy, Social Media Editor • October 27, 2023
Nicki Minaj depicted in a pink light combat vehicle from Canva Pro to represent her new addition to Call of Duty.
Pink like Nicki
Rheanne Helsel, Copy Editor • October 18, 2023
From left, Emily Rudd as Nami, Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy and Mackenyu Arata as Roronoa Zoro in a scene from Netflixs One Piece.
The One Piece is Real
Rheanne Helsel, Copy Editor • October 13, 2023
Opinion
A guinea pig with a large X over it indicates that guinea pigs are not good.
An Unexpected Hassle
Rheanne Helsel, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023
An original character design of Fa Mulan.
Powerful Princess
Cas Morgan, Staff Writer • March 13, 2023
Photo of the Book Thief Cover
Facts Turned to Fiction
Rheanne Helsel, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023
Understanding Identity
Understanding Identity
Reese Crawford, Lifestyle Editor • February 28, 2023
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