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WHS Today

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WHS Today

No sense of humor

No sense of humor

Addison Aleksiejczyk, Editor-in-chief April 8, 2025

As March comes to an end, April laughters roll in. April first brings overflowing laughter for many to enjoy. However, April Fools is a day the majority continues to dislike even though it’s dedicated...

Poster of comedian gabriel iglesias

Fluffy!

Zach Smith, Reporter April 8, 2025

Fluffy, this is something you often hear a dog or a cat called. Well what about a comedian? Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is a world renowned comedian. He is well known for being a fat comedian, but he...

The First Fool

The First Fool

Lucy Bernick, Co-Editor April 4, 2025

April 1: the day everyone needs to be a little more on their toes than normal. April Fools’ Day leaves many people on edge, considering anything could be real or fake. While some people love this holiday,...

Instead, people seek out a sweet spot of fear, where fun is maximised,” behavioural scientist at Aarhus University Dr. Coltan Scrivner said.

Perfect Pranks

Will Earnest, Reporter April 3, 2025

What defines a prank as the perfect prank? Is it money spent, the amount of realism, or maybe just having a large number of one item involved, like bouncy balls. Regardless of how much or how little materials...

According to AP Classroom, "Of the 28 digital exams in 2025, 16 will be fully digital and 12 will be hybrid digital."

Going Digital

Lucy Bernick, Co-Editor January 31, 2025

Every day, the world turns a little more digital. This year, the AP College Board is hopping on the bandwagon and going online. Twenty-eight of the AP tests held in May, will be taken digitally from a...

Above is the West library, which is a go-to place for students to study.

Study Time!

Zach Smith, Reporter January 13, 2025

Finding the perfect study place can be imperative to your success as a student. Many people enjoy studying at home or at the library but a select few enjoy choosing different places around the school to...

“I set a goal to not spend as much money, because I always buy unnecessary things and then I wonder why I have no money," junior Avery Stineman said.

New Year, New Me

Lucy Bernick, Co-Editor January 10, 2025

Did you make a New Year’s resolution for 2025? Well, if you make it to February with your goals, you are doing better than the 43% of Americans who already dropped their new year's resolutions. ‘New...

Senioritis Syndrome

Senioritis Syndrome

Courtney Walker, Reporter January 9, 2025

Are you ready to be done with school? Maybe you’re sick of your classes, would rather be working at your job, at home, or are procrastinating all of your homework? You may have symptoms of senioritis....

Above is the symbol that gets put on your license if you are an organ donor

Giving New Life

Zach Smith, Reporter January 7, 2025

There have been many people who have donated organs, including one of the West gym teachers, Mrs. Gillund. But have you ever wondered how you can become an organ donor? According to OrganDonor.gov, about...

The first Whitey’s Ice cream, Moline IL, 1933

Two Legen-dairy Brothers

Courtney Walker, Reporter December 19, 2024

The two most popular places in the Quad Cities to get ice cream are Country Style Ice cream and Whitey’s Ice Cream. These two branches of cold treats were started by two brothers in the 1930’s that...

“I think having an angel tree here is great because students who may not have as much will still get gifts so everyone gets to have a good time for the holidays," junior Kerstan Troung said.

The Season of Giving

Lucy Bernick, Co-Editor December 18, 2024

West is giving back this year by implementing an angel tree for the students. The tree is located in the front office and is filled with paper “ornaments” that have anonymous requests from students...

The WHS Band steps off to celebrate Veterans Day and The Festival of Trees

Zach Smith, Reporter December 17, 2024

November is a busy time of year for the WHS marching band as they prepare for both the Veterans Day parade and the Festival of Trees parade. Both of these are excellent learning opportunities for band...

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