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Maeve Kaufman

Five Asian American and Pacific Islander Influential Figures

J. Lee and Maeve Kaufman May 30, 2022

American history has a strong presence in American schools’ curriculum, but the unfortunate truth is that most students aren’t always taught much outside of the white history of it. However, there...

10 Questions With Mrs. Kong

10 Questions With Mrs. Kong

Claire Guttormson and Daisy Lehman May 27, 2022

  Lehman: Good morning.    Kong: Good morning.    Lehman: Can we ask you some questions?    Kong: Yes, of course.    Lehman: All right. What...

Jay Lee

Six Asian American and Pacific Islander Celebrities Today

J. Lee and Maeve Kaufman May 23, 2022

Historically, there have been numerous figures who have influenced others in many ways: music, change, philosophy, and much more. Celebrities, in particular, are important influences in pop culture and...

The Tosa Compass found 5 things to know about the new Wauwatosa West principal, Corey Golla.

5 Things We Found About Wauwatosa West’s New Principal

Annabelle Wooster, Editor May 22, 2022

On Friday, May 20th, Superintendent Demond Means sent an email to Wauwatosa West families highlighting the latest news in the search for a new West principal. On Monday, June 23, 2022, Means will recommend...

The Mental Health Walk-In Clinic at Childrens Hospital With Tamara Makhlouf

The Mental Health Walk-In Clinic at Childrens Hospital With Tamara Makhlouf

Daisy Lehman, Writer May 17, 2022

The Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic at Children's Hospital opened on March 8th. Seven days a week, the clinic provides same-day care for children and teens (ages 5-18) who are experiencing...

Wauwatosa East Orchestras Perform Spring Concert

Wauwatosa East Orchestras Perform Spring Concert

Audrey Catlin May 13, 2022

The Wauwatosa East Orchestras performed their annual spring concert on May 11th in the Dale K. Hidde Theater. The concert featured performances by the three East orchestras, as well as an appearance by...

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News Explained: Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Clinic

Daisy Lehman and Claire Guttormson May 9, 2022

News Explained: The Possible Overturn of Roe V. Wade   On May 2nd the Supreme Court draft opinion on Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Clinic was leaked. This opinion, if issued, would overturn...

All the World’s a Stage: Behind the Scenes with the Cast

All the World’s a Stage: Behind the Scenes with the Cast

J. Lee May 7, 2022

The role of an actor is to be precise, flamboyant, and fun to watch. The best actors and actresses of the theatre are the ones who deliver the important work from behind the curtains to the audience before...

Waier paints the counter that will soon be used to sell flowers and snacks.

Behind the Curtains: Behind the Scenes with the Crew

May 7, 2022

When it comes to a crossbow, plenty of graves, an expansive stair set, and 30 faces to paint completely white, there’s no way the show could go on without the amazing crew behind it all. Crews are...

Drumroll, Please! : Behind the Scenes with the Pit

Drumroll, Please! : Behind the Scenes with the Pit

J. Lee May 7, 2022

Drumroll, Please! The pit orchestra for The Addam’s Family included around 30 student musicians and a few adult musicians from the community, each one of them providing unique details to the sound...

Behind The Scenes at The Addams Family: The Creative Process

Behind The Scenes at The Addams Family: The Creative Process

J. Lee May 6, 2022

“In reality, The Addams Family is such an unusual concept, especially for a musical. That being said, there were never any dull moments,” said Gavin Miller, a junior at East High school who played...

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