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A Culturally Sensitive Thanksgiving with Millisa Hamley

A Culturally Sensitive Thanksgiving with Millisa Hamley

Maureen Arnold, East Staff Writer November 25, 2021

Approaching the topic of Native American Heritage Month can be difficult when you lack knowledge of the experience of Native Americans on a personal level. When it comes to Thanksgiving, non-Native American...

Pictured left to right: Maddie Weber, Savannah Williams, Natalia Byrne, Bella Meyer, and Elise Schneider.

Members of TDT to Perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Annabelle Wooster, Editor November 24, 2021

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City airs on TV every Thanksgiving day at 8:00am central time. Over 50 million viewers will tune in to watch almost 8,000 performers, 5 of which will be...

Tosa West Attendance Administrative Assistant Sara Looker is the first face one sees when they enter the school

10 Questions With Sara Looker

Daisy Lehman and Claire Guttormson November 19, 2021

Lehman: Hi Ms. Looker.   Looker:Hi.   Lehman: We’re here to ask you some questions.   Looker: Ok, let’s go!   Lehman:What is your official job title...

Annabelle Wooster, student referee, stands on the field while working a recreational game at Nash Park in Milwaukee.

Student Referees Face Harassment While on the Job

Scarlet Oneill November 18, 2021

Tosa West Junior Sarah Cape has worked as an umpire for Tosa Baseball for over 3 years. Though she’s officiated many games, there is one she won’t forget.  “After the call, there was a disagreement...

Graphic created by Evelyn Skyburg Greer displays the ability to zoom into class when forced to stay at home due to positive COVID test/exposure.

There Is More to the District Zoom Policy Than What Students Think They Know

Annabelle Wooster, Editor November 16, 2021

There is a common misconception among the student body at Wauwatosa West regarding the district zoom policy, but the information floating around is not the whole truth.  Currently many students are...

An aisle at Swan Pharmacy located on the corner of North Avenue and Swan Boulevard.

This Student Counts Drugs

Annabelle Wooster, Editor November 14, 2021

Wauwatosa West high school students have a variety of jobs; working for the recreation department, operating the deep fry station at fast food restaurants, and restocking the shelves at Sendiks. For junior,...

Race to the Finish; A Memorable XC Season

John Eash-Scott November 12, 2021

After qualifying as a team for the first time in years, the Tosa East Boys Cross Country team came in third at state. The racing Varsity team included Antonio Riofrio, Tony Comacho, Liam Nolan, and Patrick...

Many Wauwatosa West students have been attempting to take individual action to protect the environment as the United States government and big corporations fail to meet their expectations.

Students Express Concern Over the Lack of Worldwide Climate Action as Discussions in Glasgow Come to An End

Claire Guttormson, Writer November 11, 2021

As world leaders continue their decade-long dance over climate action at the UN climate summit in Glasgow accompanied by a score of protests and a spiral of continuously more dismal news, young people...

A bus sits outside Wauwatosa West during the evening, waiting for students after their activities. Buses across the nation have been very difficult to secure for school events.

Bus Driver Shortage Impacts Wauwatosa West Athletics

Jenna White and Olivia Watters November 11, 2021

The third time a bus didn't show up to take the Tosa West Girls Tennis team to their match, they realized something was wrong. “We’ve missed a couple of games, I missed my opportunity and wasted...

Tosa West Sophomore Sofia Farwell donates during her third hour chemistry class

Key Club Hosts Halloween Coin Drive

Wauwatosa West High School Key Club hosted a school wide coin drive the week of October 25th in order to raise money for people in Haiti struggling with Covid-19 and the aftermath of the 7.2 magnitude...

5 Chess Openings You Should Know

5 Chess Openings You Should Know

Harrison Liang, Michael Chen, Owen Xiao, and Kevin Kauflin November 8, 2021

Openings are an essential part of chess games that can make or break the result of a game. Choosing the one that fits your playing style and work  to counter your opponents is an integral skill for a...

Legacy on the Line-Wauwatosa West Football Takes Prepares to Take on Homestead

Legacy on the Line-Wauwatosa West Football Takes Prepares to Take on Homestead

Jude Seabrook November 5, 2021

The Wauwatosa West Boys Football team will play the Homestead High School Highlanders, the number one seed in the sectional, on Friday, November 5th at 7:00 PM at Homestead High School.  Tickets are 7...

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