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While many isolate themselves in times of depression, clinging to a sense of community is the best way to lighten ones demeanor. Photo Courtesy of Will Lutze
SAD's Effects on Students
March 14, 2023

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD for short, is a type of condition in which your mood changes based...

Auston Eudaly, Arvada West sophomore has found sucess in his passion for wrestling. Photo attributed by Eudaly
Wrestling Away the Nerves, Earning the Sucess: Auston Eudaly's Home on the Mat
March 14, 2023
Tommy is the kind of guy who isn’t just there to protect you as a security guard, but there to help you when you need it.
Your friendly neighborhood security guard: Tommy
March 2, 2023
Librarian Josie Zoll and Junior Juniper Davis admire Arvada Wests furry friend Bloosh. Photo attributed by Chloe Rios
Inside scoop: Bloosh and Bailey Hugging Booth
February 28, 2023
News
Arvada West students will have to adapt to a different schedule next year
Arvada West to start 15 minutes later for 2023-2024 school year
Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor • December 15, 2022

Jefferson County has announced a new initiative, titled Healthy & Equitable Start & End Times,...

the cars line out on the table while a student contemplates what their choice will be
Prom, the one things juniors and seniors spend months preparing for, here is what they saw
May 17, 2022
During A-West prom spirit week, students wore white to stand against hate. Promoting a positive school community. -Graphic created by Riley Swanson (via Canva)
Day Without Hate
May 10, 2022
The main office, filled with balloons as the class of 2022s senior prank. Photo taken by Jessica Hickey
The class of 2022 going out with a POP!
May 3, 2022
Entertainment
Librarian Josie Zoll and Junior Juniper Davis admire Arvada Wests furry friend Bloosh. Photo attributed by Chloe Rios
Inside scoop: Bloosh and Bailey Hugging Booth
Chloe Rios, News Editor • February 28, 2023

Wish Week is a time to spotlight the unity in the Arvada West community. Bloosh and Bailey, Arvada West’s much beloved therapy dogs, knew exactly how to highlight that power...

Photo by Jovan Vasiljević on Unsplash
Review: Taylor Swift "Midnights" album worth a listen
December 14, 2022
The AFC has had major things happen with characters such as Deshaun Watson, Jeff Saturday, Tua Tagovailoa, and Russell Wilson.
AFC Roundtable
December 10, 2022
Made in Canva by Maci Lesh
Wrapping up the year with Spotify
December 4, 2022
Opinions
Girls at Arvada West of all shapes, sizes, and colors are at risk of being dress-coded for what could be considered inappropriate.
Public school dress codes: An old yet necessary conversation
Maci Lesh, Commentary Editor • February 27, 2023

Dress codes in public education have long since been a spark of controversy, a long winded-debate. It’s an old topic we keep rehashing, but indeed a topic that must continue....

Common gifts such as flowers,chocolates and balloons flood stores around Valentines day.
A Day for Love and It's Impacts on the Environment
February 16, 2023
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