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Pro and anti abortion protestors outside the Supreme Court.
The Long-Term Effects
In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russias President Vladimir Putin gives an interview to US talk show host Tucker Carlson at the Kremlin in Moscow on February 6, 2024.
An Inaccurate Retelling
Gypsy Rose Blanchard attends The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard Red Carpet Event on January 05, 2024 in New York City.
Releasing Rose
Investing in Businesses
Investing in Businesses
A visual of the acetylfentanyl synthetic opioid molecule
Opioid Overdose
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
Get Less Stressed
Get Less Stressed
The limbic system is the part of the brain that responds to music, translating melodies into emotions.
Moody Music
What Shark Are You?
What Shark Are You?
Walker Scobell as Percy in Disney’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”
A Hero’s Journey
Jonathan Majors attends the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Marvel’s Mayhem with Majors
Senior Cristiano Artigas, the president of the gaming club.
Top Choices for Players
For All Time Always
For All Time Always
Science teacher Heather Anderson in her classroom
Decorology
Junior Amber Zhu curls up with a blanket in the hallway.
Frigid Conditions
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
The view of the Sphere as the sun sets before third practice.
Lights Out and Away We Go
Lionel Messi stands with his 8th Ballon dOr.
Lionel Messi: An Octet of Excellence
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 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
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

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The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

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The limbic system is the part of the brain that responds to music, translating melodies into emotions.

Moody Music

Brooklyn Powers, Entertainment Editor
January 24, 2024
Sophomore Zoe Clark listens to music while reading to help them concentrate during lunch in the library.

Musical Distractions

Kota Melton, Staff Writer
January 23, 2024
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

Allie Judson, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
Beats Brought Back

Beats Brought Back

Abby Sneed, Table of Contents and News Editor
November 8, 2023
Color guard members goofing around during a football game. The band stays at the game after their performance to hype up the sections and bring some positivity to the game. “[There are] people around me that support and understand [me],” freshman Gray Rosemann said (middle).

Step Into Music

Brooklyn Powers, Staff Writer
December 15, 2022
Sophomore Ben Miles listens to music through airpods

Synchronized Beats

Kiersten Wise, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
A colorful instrument collage.

Motivating Music

Matthew Pecoraro, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2020
Everyones music taste is different, nut there are some dance classics that are always expected to by played.

Prom Playlist Predictions

Amanda Hofman, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
The orchestra students had the chance to visit famous Chicago landmarks.

A Trip for Fun, Fighting and Friends

Kristin Bianco, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
When choosing between Apple Music and Spotify, there are many important factors to consider like streaming quality, cost and features.

The Streaming Battle

Matthew Pecoraro, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
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