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Seventh grader, Mira Vulaj hits the volleyball in a game during indoor recess.

Why doesn’t West have a boys volleyball team?

Violet September 24, 2025

Do you think West should have a boys volleyball team? In my own opinion I think west should have a boys volleyball team because not only girls can play volleyball but boys can too! I interviewed Mr.Wells...

Tips For Cross Country Runners

Tips For Cross Country Runners

Cecilia and Alessandra September 24, 2025

Tips For Running Faster In Cross Country   BY: Cecilia and Alessandra What Cross Country runners need to know this season. Many cross country runners are having a hard time running and staying...

Students holding their permission slips.

6th graders travel to West Bloomfield to bond as a grade.

Zoe September 22, 2025

West 6th graders will be barking up the right tree!  Did you know the 6th graders are going on a new field trip this year? This year, the 6th graders are going to West Bloomfield to work on connecting...

A student using the new smartpass system.

Students dislike Smartpass, why?

Justin and Evan September 22, 2025

SmartPass is a new system at West Middle School, but many students dislike it. Here's why. As most know, SmartPass is the new system to limit and monitor student activity in the hallways. You get 2...

Do you get it?

How Rare Are Some Things?

Nolan Elder May 30, 2025

Have you ever wondered how rare things are, like how rare it is to get at least a certain score on a multiple choice test? Or how rare it is to guess a locker combo? Well, you’re in the right place!...

Find out more about oreo’s weird flavors and history

Find out more about oreo’s weird flavors and history

Sophia Fuller May 27, 2025

Oreo has lots of unusual and unique flavors and the company has worked with many famous people in the past and present. In its over 100 year history, Oreo has released more than 85 unique and interesting...

This is a Story; Rhymes With Grug

This is a Story; Rhymes With Grug

Emma Przeslawski, Writer May 22, 2025

Popular character Grug from the 2013 movie “The Croods” recently made an unexpected appearance all across the internet. Posts about the comedic caveman have been popping up all over social media. Users...

Six Super Tech Tips For Your Chromebook!

Six Super Tech Tips For Your Chromebook!

Nolan Elder May 15, 2025

Chromebooks are a great tool for students! Unfortunately, Chromebooks can also be very slow and stressful to use. Here are 6 tech tips for your Chromebook!          1. Quickly Create a new...

Jolly Ranchers: Unexpected flavors that were Discontinued

Jolly Ranchers: Unexpected flavors that were Discontinued

Sophia Fuller May 15, 2025

  Did you ever wonder about how Jolly Rancher came to be? Before Hershey’s was the owner of Jolly Rancher, Bill and Dorothy Harmsen opened the Jolly Rancher Ice Cream Store out West. The name...

Gift Ideas for Mothers' Day

Gift Ideas for Mothers’ Day

Matthew Hosking, writer May 9, 2025

On May 11th, it will be Mother's Day! Mothers all around deserve a day full of gifts and relaxation. Here are some ways you can celebrate Mother's Day! First is a spa day. This can let Moms relax....

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Lily Davison, writer May 9, 2025

Have you ever been burned out at school or pressured to do your best? If you said yes, you could be a part of the 70% of some studies on school burnout and mental health problems. Mental health is a...

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