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A man is crying while holding a Hezbollah flag during the funeral for people killed by an Israeli attack of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies.
A Concealed Attack
The solar eclipse from April 8, 2024.
Eclipse Protection
Discourse Over Courses
Discourse Over Courses
Cracking in the ground as a result of the earthquake in Japan.
A Shaky Start
Pro and anti abortion protestors outside the Supreme Court.
The Long-Term Effects
Protect Your Wallet
Protect Your Wallet
classroom stuffed animals
Bye Bye, Childhood
People enjoy all sorts of hobbies.
Psychological Interests
People line the St Louis streets for the parade.
St. Patrick’s Day Events
Sleep is essential for teenagers, but many struggle to get the proper amount.
Counting Sheep
Kung Fu Panda 4
Lights, Camera, Action
Russel Crowe in the original Gladiator movie.
Glory Echoes as Gladiator Returns
Writer/producer Dan Schneider accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award onstage during Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at USC Galen Center on March 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
“Quiet on Set”
What Shark Are You?
What Shark Are You?
Walker Scobell as Percy in Disney’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”
A Hero’s Journey
The 2023-2024 NHS bulletin board.
Becoming a Leader in the Community
Historiography
Historiography
Keith DeShurley, Michael DeYoung, Alice Klem and Mark Olsen in their yearbook photos.
Saying Goodbye to Teachers
Matthew Duncan helps out a student
Teacher Talk
Marie Jackson talks to her science class
Underrated and Underappreciated
Weightlifting leader board.
Breaking the Records
Kayleigh Schumer performing at a high school basketball game.
Art or Sport
Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing drives during the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Back in Bahrain
Etihad Stadium seen from above.
Man City’s FFP Saga
Clark attempts to score a point against the opposing team.
Top of the Leaderboard
Turn it Off and Turn the Page
Turn it Off and Turn the Page
An Empathetic Era
An Empathetic Era
Feelings for the Fictional
Feelings for the Fictional
Economic Battle
Economic Battle
A guinea pig with a large X over it indicates that guinea pigs are not good.
An Unexpected Hassle
Week in the Life: The Dance Team
College Application Process
Winter Car Kit
Varsity Dance Team Bonding
Halloween Spirit Week
What Shark Are You?
What Shark Are You?
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?
The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire
The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire
Damen Padilla

Damen Padilla, Opinion Editor

“The great thing about books is the fact that we can read them.”

-Karl Jobst

Damen Padilla is a junior and opinion editor at the Solitaire. He likes video games, history and comedies.

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Historiography

Historiography

Damen Padilla, Opinion Editor
August 19, 2024
Science teacher Heather Anderson in her classroom

Decorology

Damen Padilla, Opinion Editor
March 20, 2024
The antenna grid of HAARP in Alaska that was theorized to lead to mind control and the tornado in Joplin, Mo.

To Believe or Not to Believe

Damen Padilla, Opinion Editor
January 29, 2024
An African Wild Dog stands in the grass.

The Brink of Extinction

Damen Padilla, Opinion Editor
January 24, 2024
A row of law textbooks.

Codes Of Questionability

Damen Padilla, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
A shot of a pumpkin, focused on its stem

Ancient to Modern

Damen Padilla, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
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