Everett "Ej" Conner How long have you played basketball? "1o years. Basketball is the only sport I've taken part in." How does being a athlete make you a better person? "Being an athlete makes me a better person by keeping me motivated. When I'm engaged in a sport it benefits my lifestyle....

A former cadet who graduated basic training and went into the Air Force Reserves recently returned to Merrill F. West High School with some advice for the new cadets. Ryan Aquino was the cadet squadron commander during the first year of the AFJROTC program at West High. Below is what he...

For the past 4 years, I have spent most of my summers & outside of school time dedicated to Leadership. Although we have set positions in ASB, everyone puts in work to make each event possible and with each role I’ve played, it has prepared me for this year as ASB President.  As ASB President,...

To start the year 2020, many media journalists made their own lists for the best of the decade, such as games, movies and music. So, I decided to make my own personal list of my top 10 favorite metal albums of the decade. If you enjoy metal or heavier music, be sure to give some of these a try. They...

If you have any social media such as Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter, you more than likely have seen the memes and discussions on the new coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that are common in various species of animals and cause infections in your nose, sinuses or upper throat, but they...

Cross town rivalries are some of the biggest games that we have each year. The student section is always filled with chanting and cheering for their classmates in hopes of winning bragging rights. They hold up posters cheering on the star player, sport the school colors and smear paint on their faces...