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The Zephyr Prints Its Last
September 9, 2025
Yashvi Bains, Copy Editor
As of the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, The Zephyr will no longer be in print copy. Stories will now be moved to fully digital, and bulletins will be continued, until further notice. “...It’s a sign of the times,” says Principal Gary Henderson. He explains how he and Ms. Baker, new...
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Sports
The next Generation of STARS!
September 8, 2025
Mi'lee Shaw, Feature Editor
The West High JV football team is what I call the next generation of stars! The players on that team are motivated and dedicated to being the next Varsity players on the West High football team. The JV team does not mess around. Coach Rob has the players quickly on the field at 4:15pm. Saying, “Time...
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A&E
Fast Food Wars: McDonalds vs. In N Out
September 8, 2025
Janessa Hallman, A&E Editor
Fast food is an easy and cheap way to get a quick meal on the road. Two very popular restaurants here in Tracy are McDonalds and In-N-Out. Both have delicious tasting foods, but which is the better option? Many factors could affect the outcome of this, but let’s look at a few factors. McDonalds...
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How to Train Your Dragon
September 8, 2025
Daneya Cruda, Opinion Editor
On March 21, 2010, the childhood classic movie How to Train Your Dragon made its first appearance in theatres. The film presented a classic hero story, one that has become iconic to millions worldwide; the weakest boy in the Viking village transforms into the strongest man alive by befriending a mythical...
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News

Behavior Change with Phone Ban

Eric Carlson, Staff Reporter

October 15, 2025

This year, West High School made a lot of changes to the rules of what students can and can't do. Some include dress code becoming stricter in some areas, and some got more relaxed. But the overarching biggest change made...

FFA Tailgate

Eric Carlson, Staff Reporter

September 10, 2025

On August 29th, the FFA Tailgate will be taking place, food, and activities are always present for you and all the guests to enjoy! The FFA Tailgate has happened in all 4 years of my high school experience and every time...

Cooking out agriculture: FFA Tri Tip Dinner

Victor Ramos, Staff Reporter

September 9, 2025

Hello West High Students and Staff, I am Victor Ramos and I am a staff reporter and todays article I am going to be talking about this year’s FFA Tri -Tip Dinner. This dinner happens every year in the month of August through...

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Sports

Running the track with Cross Country

Victor Ramos, Staff Reporter

October 15, 2025

Cross Country isn’t just about running, it is a sport built on stamina, determination, physical, and having a tough mentality. Cross Country runners prepare mentally and physically for practices,...

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Opinion

Behavior Change with Phone Ban

Eric Carlson, Staff Reporter

October 15, 2025

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Features

This Year’s Christian Club is Bringing the Fire

Anissia White, Staff Reporter

September 8, 2025

Every message shared in Christian Club meetings are Spirit led, meaning they are always inspired by God through prayer and worship. New club president Rodrick Coladilla and...

How Students Feel About School Activities

Joshua Epperson, News Editor

September 8, 2025

Activities are held nearly every month by clubs or by certain electives. They range from grand performances to simple gifts. Activities of any kind take a lot of time to organize...

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