In this video, Jack McCain and Harrison Truitt set out to find what some fellow Red Devils are planning to do over winter break. As they travel around West Lafayette to interview some students, they come across some extravagant travel plans. While some people prefer staying home for the holidays, others are driving to bordering […]

The 4th Annual National Shakespeare Monologue Competition was a smashing success here at West Side. Students from all grades arrived to recite the best monologues from the annals of The Bard, William Shakespeare. Also yes, there was a reward for all participants in the form of cookies and games afterward. To get an idea of […]

Winter is truly one of the most wonderful times of the year, with the gorgeous weather, the time for family, the treats and sweets, and most of all, winter break! Whether you chose to spend your winter hours cozied up inside, huddled in the library studying for finals, whisking down Happy Hollow Hill in a […]

From the studios of the WLHS library comes That’s a Fact Jack, a tri-weekly podcast hosted by West Lafayette Media Team members Harrison Truitt, Hudson Gorup, and Jack McCain. On today’s secular holiday special Jack and Harrison give us insight into their State victory, Jack describes the layout of our recording studio, we learn the […]

The Fleetwood Mac concert at Bankers Life Field House on October 16th was an overall success. The stands were full, and it was a two hour throwback to the 80s for its viewers. The crowd was very diverse, composing of men and women ranging from the elderly to teens. The first half of the concert […]

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Test your Halloween knowledge by trying this trivia crossword!

For many, school clubs are a place to meet friends or a fun way to spend the lunch hour, but to Women Empowering Women (WEW) members, it means that and much more. “Women Empowering Women gets my brain to work and think in a safe space, about how I can better myself as a feminist […]

UNICEF is selling goodie bags to help solve children’s problems around the world

Imagine what were to happen to this scenic creek if climate change continued, which would prevent tourists from seeing this breathtaking view. Beyond all the news surrounding politics, the problem with climate change and global warming are gradually going out of control. Changes can’t be made in one huge step but we can possibly eradicate […]

No matter the age, voting is a special experience. But exercising your right for the first time is an experience most do not forget. Seniors Grace Kirchner and Mary Schultz, both 18, hit the polls for their first time voting in the midterm election on November 6th.  Follow their experience as they navigate the voting […]

No matter how much truth there may be to that old saying about the early bird getting the worm, we can’t all be morning people. Rumor has it that early risers are more productive than the rest of us, but bed is just so comfortable….and that obnoxious alarm is just so, so annoying. At some […]

Showing up for a sporting event is a necessity for everyone, but especially Superfan Captains. Being a Superfan Captain comes with a lot of responsibility, making sure the student section is alive and cheering throughout the entire game. As once done by our youngest captain Miguel Van der Mensbrugghe. He was chosen among five seniors […]

On November 2, the fall play, Will and Whimsy, opened its doors to the public and brought Shakespeare to the student body. The cast and crew of Will and Whimsy donned their costumes in class that day as they got ready for their opening. Friday night, at 7pm, community members and students alike convened in […]