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The Last Ascent: A Farewell Climb for the Seniors Who Led the Way

The Last Ascent: A Farewell Climb for the Seniors Who Led the Way

Lia Fuerst June 3, 2025

Before chalk dust filled the air, the Tosa Fireflies climbing team gathered in a quiet circle, exchanging hugs and memories after a heartfelt four years. For the senior climbers, this night marked the...

Tosa West Sprinters Push Past Physical and Mental Limits in High School Track Season

Tosa West Sprinters Push Past Physical and Mental Limits in High School Track Season

Janeya Body June 3, 2025

Being a Tosa West sprinter not only requires intense bursts of muscle and physical energy, but also requires mental strength and focus.  “My mind goes blank, I get my whole body set in the blocks...

Tosa West Hosts 14th Annual Issue Fair, Showcasing Student Public Policy Projects

Cody Spriggs June 2, 2025

Tosa West hosted its 14th Annual Issue Fair at Tosa West High School on Wednesday, May 21st. Over 200 students presented their research to over 80 community judges. All students enrolled in the required...

Meet Mama Rosa: Wisconsin’s First Thomas Dambo Troll at Firefly Grove Park

Aly Boers May 30, 2025

Join us as we explore Firefly Grove Park's enchanting new addition—Mama Rosa, a 25-foot-tall troll sculpture crafted by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Made entirely from recycled materials, including...

TWTODAY MAY 30 2025

Sam Gentil May 30, 2025

Join hosts Sam Gentil and Khalil Barki for this weeks TWTODAY The weekly show includes the following segments: ANNOUNCEMENTS: by Sam Gentil and Khalil Barki and Lachon Dixon HOSTING AN EXCHANGE...

From Sketch to Showcase: A Year of Art at Tosa West

From Sketch to Showcase: A Year of Art at Tosa West

Lia Fuerst May 22, 2025

Tosa West students from over a dozen art classes will be displaying and discussing their work at the annual Tosa West Art Show in the Wauwatosa West Library on Wednesday, May 28th, from 5:30 to 7:00. ...

6 Essential Fishing Tips for Beginners to Make the Most of Spring in Wisconsin

6 Essential Fishing Tips for Beginners to Make the Most of Spring in Wisconsin

Joe Bartelme and Hunter Hebert May 16, 2025

From top local fishing spots to the best bait and gear, here’s everything you need to know to start fishing this spring—whether you're new to the sport or picking it up again. Fishing is a sport...

TWTODAY May 16 2025

Sam Gentil May 16, 2025

The weekly show includes the following segments: ANNOUNCEMENTS: by Sam Gentil and Khalil Barki PREPARING FOR EXAMS by Cody Spriggs TEEN GAMBLING by Christian Wolfe, Tory Gardner, Zai Green,...

Earning While You’re Learning: Navigating Businesses Between Classes

Earning While You’re Learning: Navigating Businesses Between Classes

Lia Furest and Maryellen Millenbach May 6, 2025

Many people can say they cut their hair after dealing with terrible stylists or expensive haircuts, but not everyone can say they started at such a young age.    This was the reality of Tosa...

5 Easy DIY Crafts to Unlock Your Creativity

5 Easy DIY Crafts to Unlock Your Creativity

Lia Fuerst, Reporter May 5, 2025

  Many times, we find ourselves wanting to do more with our downtime, but many do not know what to do. Many have bottled up creativity that they don’t know how to use. These 5 crafts are meant...

9th grade Tosa West students display their memorial pendants during lunch.

Keeping Their Names Alive: Memorial Pendants Help Students Grieve and Remember

Tarion Cunningham May 1, 2025

The last words Junior Kasyjen Richardson’s brother said to him was when he was getting off the bus before winter break, “Alright brother, see you after break!” He said. Unfortunately, Kas never saw...

BEHIND THE DESK: Tosa East Technical Education Teacher Craig Griffie

BEHIND THE DESK: Tosa East Technical Education Teacher Craig Griffie

Andrew Obrochta, Reporter April 23, 2025

What got you into the trades?  I took a long and winding route. When I was in college, I worked summers with this group called the Appalachian Service Project. They provide free home repair for low...

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