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A visual of the acetylfentanyl synthetic opioid molecule
Opioid Overdose
Pope Francis waving outside the Vatican
Blessings for All
Just Stop Oil protesters glued themselves to the wall and then threw tomato soup at Vincent Van Goghs iconic 1888-9 art work Sunflowers, at the National Gallery on Oct. 14, 2022, in London. (Just Stop Oil/Zuma Press/TNS)
An Act Against Art
A COVID-19 illustration demonstrating what the spike proteins are.
New COVID-19 Variants
Transgender flags waving in the air.
No Cause for Discrimination
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
Sophomore Zoe Clark listens to music while reading to help them concentrate during lunch in the library.
Musical Distractions
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
From left to right: Bebe Wood plays Gretchen, Renee Rapp plays Regina and Avantika plays Karen in the Mean Girls movie adaptation of the musical from Paramount Pictures.
On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
Golden Globes host Jo Koy arrives at the red carpet for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony.
Jokes Do Not Land
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
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?
The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

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The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire
12 Angry Jurors was the first play performed this year and consisted of three acts.

Production Donation

Kristin Bianco, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Jodie Whittaker has become the first female doctor.

A Mad Woman with a Box

Summer Vaughn, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2018
Crazy Rich Asians has grossed over $230 million at the box office world wide.

Crazy Rich Asians Review

Christina Haung, Campus Editor
October 22, 2018
Shows to Binge

Shows to Binge

Devin Smith, Opinion Editor
October 17, 2018
A picture of Spider-Man defending his city taken from within the game.

Friendly Neighborhood “Spider-Man” Game Review

Kenneth Hillen, Staff Writer
September 28, 2018
The cover for Steve Perrys new album

Steve Perry Comeback

Jack Lankford, Media Editor
September 21, 2018
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Review

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Review

Madelyn Bourgoine, News Editor
September 10, 2018
Senior Spirit Week Review

Senior Spirit Week Review

Janae Taylor, Coverage Editor
September 5, 2018

The Podcast

Ryan Fetsch, Sports Editor
August 27, 2018
Why You Should Read The Solitaire

Why You Should Read The Solitaire

July 24, 2018
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