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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
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
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
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
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
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

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A student working on her chromebook

The Rise of the Chromebooks Era

Allie Judson, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
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

Kota Melton, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Spreading Positivity

Spreading Positivity

Matthew Pecoraro, Editor In Chief
October 3, 2019

The Media Team Files | Part 2

Dominic Regazzi and Kenneth Hillen
May 16, 2019

The Media Team Files

Dominic Regazzi and Kenneth Hillen
May 13, 2019
It is projected that by 2020, Generation Z will make up 40% of all consumers, according to adaptly.com.

The Generation of the Internet

Paige Fitton, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
Minority students can often struggle in school because they do not have all of the resources they need.

Minority Misconceptions

Janae Taylor, Coverage Editor
April 29, 2019
There has been a Marvel movie released every year since 2008 except 2009.

Super Movie for the Superhero

Melissa Van Keuren, Media Editor
April 26, 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
The school hockey team is not a school sponsored sport so there are fewer regulations on behavior.

Hockey Fan Meltdown

Melissa Van Keuren, Media Editor
March 27, 2019
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