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DECA is putting posters all over this corner of the school to get ready for their opening.
DECA is in the process of launching a new store: what that means for students and community
Julian Luby, Reporter • January 24, 2025

The Distribution Education Clubs of America, or DECA, is a program high schools across America- including...

Graduation and it's new location
Graduation and it’s new location
Emma Parton, Reporter • May 13, 2024

Graduation: it’s that time of the year again. Hundreds of Arvada West seniors prepare for the most...

Locks, lights lockdown drills
Locks, lights lockdown drills
Aly Nichols, Reporter • April 22, 2024

In the state of Colorado there have already been 2 school shootings in 2023, and even though it’s almost...

Junior Saylor Swanson  and other inductees takes an oath, at the original NHS induction for the 2023-2024 school year.
National Honors Society to induct a second round of members
Chloe Rios, Editor • March 29, 2024

National Honors Society, an organization for students with high academic standards who follow the four...

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McCain presenting in Freshman Orientation. Photo courtesy of McCain.
After 15 years, teacher Allison McCain says goodbye to Arvada West.
Carolena Landon, Reporter • May 21, 2025

Teaching Journey   Following nearly 15 years of dedication, passion, and meaningful connections...

Photo courtesy of Stone
Guided by many to make a difference for more: senior Kaylee Stone’s journey in high school
Chloe Rios, Editor in Chief • May 21, 2025

If Arvada West High School senior Kaylee Stone were to summarize the takeaways she has from her time...

Gianna Syzek in her senior photos
Senior Gianna Syzek: her journey of authenticity, acceptance, service
Edison Dawson, Reporter • May 13, 2025

Arvada West High School senior Gianna Syzek is easily recognizable through her role in Student Council...

Brendan Cullen at the Arvada West main entrance, where he often operates from the security desk (Photo taken by Madeus Frandina)
Brendan Cullen on Arvada West, hockey, personal goals
Madeus Frandina, CTE Officer • May 5, 2025

"If you’re going through something, or you have any questions, I am an open book. You can come and...

A Minecraft Movie: A review (SPOILERS AHEAD)
A Minecraft Movie: A review (SPOILERS AHEAD)
Ian Boeckman, Reporter • May 10, 2025

On Friday, April 4, “A Minecraft Movie” hit the theaters, and despite its mediocre reviews from critics, it did surprisingly well in the box office, earning an impressive...

Role Model’s take on heartbreak in his album Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye).
Role Model’s take on heartbreak in his album Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye).
Kami Mathers, Reporter • May 10, 2025

ROLE MODEL’s take on heartbreak in his album Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye).   Role Model’s (Tucker Pillsbury) is an American singer-songwriter known...

Lorde returns to music with new single track "What Was That." Cover art taken by Taila Chetrit.
Lorde is back: “What Was That” reminisces on classic Lorde music
Chloe Rios, Co-Editor in Chief • April 24, 2025

“What Was That” Reviewed: April 24, 2025 Review: 3.5/5 Genre: Pop After nearly a four year hiatus, pop star, Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, or more commonly...

Superintendent’s raise request shows a troubling disconnect from Jeffco’s reality
Superintendent’s raise request shows a troubling disconnect from Jeffco’s reality
Maci Lesh, Co-Editor in Chief • April 11, 2025

Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Tracy Dorland’s request to renegotiate her contract years before its 2027 expiration raises a fundamental question: At a time when...

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