How Smoking Affects The Body
Mehak Mehmi, Emma Ross, and Aliyah Carter
May 1, 2019
Circulation When you smoke, the poisons from the tar in your cigarettes enter your blood. These poisons in your blood cause several catastrophic events within your blood stream. Make your blood thicker, and increase chances of clot formation Increase your blood pressure and heart rate, making y...
The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie is Cursed
Oliver Barnfield, Resident Pop Culture Writer
May 1, 2019
I have been a Sonic fan almost all my life. It's not fun. The games are consistently bad, the fanbase is extremely embarrassing, and in general its very painful to admit that you are a fan of the speedy blue hedgehog. The one time I was happy to be a Sonic fan was when Sonic Mania was released, and that...
Top 9 Unanswered Questions
June Jung, Reporter
May 1, 2019
There are some things that will never be answered... Some questions unanswered.. Here are some of the greatest mysteries our planet has to offer. 1. Space... Is it infinite? Will it stop growing? Will it keep growing forever? What is forever? 2. What does death feel like? Think about it - we've ...
Should the Notre Dame be Rebuilt?
Lyla Boretz, Reporter
April 26, 2019
The Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral is arguably one of the most iconic monuments around the globe. It's not only a symbol of religion but also an example of the insanely complicated equations and designs the human mind is capable of executing; when the 850-year-old cathedral's roof went up in flames, the...
Technology in the Classroom
Evlabia Konstantinou and June Jung
April 26, 2019
Intro Technology in the classroom. Is it necessary? During the school day, my school uses computers for everything. I am not upset with this, it helps me grasp the information better than any packet or book. You may think technology is just a distraction in class. It can help with participation in the c...
Worst Videogame Box Art
Oliver Barnfield, Resident Pop Culture Writer
April 25, 2019
Video game box art is tricky. It doesn't have the high profile of film posters, so it's frequently handed over to studio hacks. Generally, the results aren't great. Here are several examples of this sad trend.
Can’t Put the Phone Down? Smartphone Addiction Could be Changing Your Brain
Mehak Mehmi, Reporter
April 24, 2019
What are the effects of smartphones on the brain? Given the definition of smartphones today, it is a question of interest. For healthcare practitioners, mental health professionals, educators, parents, and anyone who happens to use a smartphone on a regular basis. Research Researchers who ...
Ways to Relax and Fall Asleep
Jessie Van Den Berg, Reporter
April 22, 2019
Sleep is a challenging thing. And if you are like me I am not a morning person so I cherish the good sleep I get. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. So if you are in a similar situation, here are some tips that have helped me to sleep and will hopefully help you. Reading in bed can slow your thoughts dow...
The Legend of Zelda: Music Review
April 22, 2019
I'm just going to say it right now: this is kind of a strange article idea. I've made it clear how much of a fan I am of the Legend of Zelda games, but I've never done an article about their soundtracks: until now. Today, I'm going to be comparing the soundtracks of several Legend of Zelda games in a...
Why Isn’t ASL Allowed in the IB Program?
Claire Lawrence, Reporter
April 22, 2019
As you may know, if you're an eighth grader going to Westwood this year, ASL, (American Sign Language) is offered as a foreign language class. For many, the implied quiet atmosphere and the usefulness of the ‘language’. To learn ASL, it is just about hard as any other language, although you don't...
The 5 Weirdest Japan Only Games
Oliver Barnfield, Resident Pop Culture Writer
April 15, 2019
Japan has produced many, many, games. And naturally, not all see the light of day. Some get lost in the shuffle. But many are just far too weird to be brought to our country. Here are the four most notable ones. If you're interested in playing any of these games, they are available on emulators or if...
How to Make A Movie with No Budget (in 5 steps)
Oliver Barnfield, Reporter
April 15, 2019
I've worked on movies and shorts with a very little budget before. Some were good, some were bad. I'm not saying I have complete authority over the subject, but I have a few ideas, tricks, and tips to share with you today. 1. Use EVERYTHING EVERYTHING. If you need a forest, use the park. If you...
