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      Life beyond the classroom

      Sarah Bernick, Editor-in-Chief
      April 23, 2021

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      Sarah Bernick is a senior and second year Editor-in-Chief of the Beak 'n’ Eye newspaper. This will be her 4th year on staff, and enjoys writing features...

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      “Every student should get to choose if they want a locker. Some lockers are more beat up and old than others, senior Madison McNabb said.

      Lockers: useful or useless?

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      Two students engage in a fight while a third student records. For some students, pulling out their phone to record would be their first instinct if a fight went down. However a majority of students would do the good and try to avoid it. A survey of West students found that 50 percent of students would evade a fight if it were to break out near them.

      School fights: Alarming or not?

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      A policeman, played by David Beitzel ‘23, reprimands Mercury Theater director Orson Welles, played by Nate Gaghagen ‘22, and tells him to stop broadcasting the story since people are getting hurt. Gaghagen’s character refuses, saying that it isn’t Mercury Theater’s fault if the listeners aren’t able to tell the difference between truth and fiction.

      Until the curtains close

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      This photo by senior Skylar Hintze that depicts the aspects to lead a happy and healthy life such as being a role model, communicating, having faith, friends, family, humbleness, forgiveness, passion, balance, confidence, and compassion. “Everyone has different keys to life for themselves. One person may feel families are the most important aspect, while someone else may feel communication is important to them,” Hintze said.

      The keys to living a happy and healthy life

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      New athletic director Michelle Lillis stands proudly by her hall of fame plaque. She was recognized as the first female athletic director at her previous school, Rock Island High School.

      Awesome Arrival in the Athletic Office

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      • A policeman, played by David Beitzel ‘23, reprimands Mercury Theater director Orson Welles, played by Nate Gaghagen ‘22, and tells him to stop broadcasting the story since people are getting hurt. Gaghagen’s character refuses, saying that it isn’t Mercury Theater’s fault if the listeners aren’t able to tell the difference between truth and fiction.

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        Until the curtains close

      • Which club at West is right for you?

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        Which club at West is right for you?

      • Kanye West wearing one of his signature outfits during the release of Donda. In the past, West has been known for his unique style, and this outfit is just another example.

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        The Debates of Donda

      • Take Me Out to the Ball Game

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        Take Me Out to the Ball Game

      • One big happy family. West High students perform their final dress rehearsal before their big performance. The Addams Family musical was supposed to be performed last year before it was cancelled due to the pandemic.

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        Dressed for the part

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