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It is time to introduce ourselves as human, rather than limiting ourselves and others through labels and stereotypes. zphoto courtesy of Jon Tyson on unsplash.com.

We need to stop labeling ourselves and others

Alex Larson
June 2, 2022
GSA, a club at A-West, takes a stand on day of silence. Photo from Glsen.

GSA day of silence

Safiya Zimmerman-Rhea
May 10, 2022
This piece titled Brunch by Annabel Lee won first place in the mixed media category at the annual Jeffco art exhibit displayed at the Arvada Center. Photos courtesy of Lee.

Annabel Lee takes first place at annual art exhibit

Alex Larson
April 27, 2022
Steve Garrow loves and enjoys all aspects of his job as a security guard at A-West, but one specific part is his favorite. He says, “I get to work with kids again and help them.”

Steve Garrow protecting students

Safiya Zimmerman-Rhea
April 11, 2022
Allison Garcia is the only freshmen on varsity POMS. With that comes difficulty and excitement at the same time. Photo courtesy of Garcia.

A passion for poms

Safiya Zimmerman-Rhea
March 4, 2022
In a time where poor behavior has been seen from several students at A-West, principal Geree Santarelli pleads,“I think that we need to get back to kindness and empathy. She hopes that the school can unify and learn to respect one another again.

Principal Santarelli concerned for our future

Alex Larson
March 3, 2022
From theft to disrespect, Walgreens has had enough of A-West students in their store.

A-West students banned from Walgreens

Alex Larson
February 23, 2022
Neon Nights dance sponsored by student council marks the first event without masks in years. Photo by Isabelle Wynne.

Neon nights 2022; first mask-free event in years

Isabelle Wynne
February 17, 2022

Weather affects A-West students

Safiya Zimmerman-Rhea
February 17, 2022
Grace Wallace concludes, “Withholding forgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping the other person feels it.”

Teenagers need to be forgiving

Alex Larson
January 24, 2022
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