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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...

A crowd of students emerges slowly from a hallway in Arvada West (Photo taken by Madeus Frandina)
Research shows that passing periods aren’t long enough
Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor • March 9, 2024

When a student goes from a social studies class (the farthest one can go in the north wing) to a Spanish...

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Q&A: The 2024 Presidential Election, youth’s view of the future of American politics
Chloe Rios, Co-Editor in Chief • November 5, 2024

Editor's Note: The views expressed in this story are not necessarily representative of the Arvada West...

How old is too old when it comes to Halloween?
Are you too old to go Trick-or-Treating?
Madeus Frandina October 27, 2024

Halloween is a nostalgic and exciting holiday for those both young and old. While there are different...

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Jack Harris shows his determination, wit, and tender-heartedness throughout high school
Emma Parton, Social Media Officer • October 11, 2024

From being the school mascot last year to advocating for the student body at Arvada West High School...

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“To thine own self be true,” senior Braiden Portie’s journey of self-discovery in high school
Chloe Rios, Co-Editor in Chief • September 25, 2024

Upon entering high school, Arvada West High School senior Braiden Portie admits that he felt everything...

Shawn Mendes' Shawn: A vulnerable ode to authenticity
Shawn Mendes’ Shawn: A vulnerable ode to authenticity
Maci Lesh, Co-Editor in Chief • December 4, 2024

Shawn Mendes’ new self-titled album, “Shawn,” feels like sitting down with an old friend who’s finally ready to tell you the whole truth. It’s raw and unfiltered,...

"Almost Monday" Album Review
“Almost Monday” Album Review
Emma Parton, Social Media Officer • October 29, 2024

DIVE Almost Monday, 2024 Review by: Emma Parton Overall Rating: 8.6 Genre: Indie Pop Reviewed: October 22, 2024   On September 25, 2024, the band Almost...

Students may sometimes find themselves buried in homework.
Homework: hurtful or helpful?
Fallyn Bowlen, reporter • May 12, 2024

Homework has long been a divisive topic between students, teachers, and parents. With all this disagreement, one thing is certain: while homework can have benefits inside...

Struggles, success of opening a business
Struggles, success of opening a business
Aly Nichols, Reporter • April 23, 2024

Opening a business can be a struggle, but many people have wanted to open one at some point in their lives. Whether it be a lemonade stand or some other creative idea, wanting...

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