The student news site of Arvada West High School

The Westwind
The student news site of Arvada West High School

The Westwind
The student news site of Arvada West High School

The Westwind
Madeus Frandina

Madeus Frandina, Editor

Madeus Frandina is a Sophomore at A-West who loves anything involving literature and plays soccer. A second-year staff member, Madeus currently serves as the Feature Editor for The Westwind. He hopes to continue with journalism for years to come.

All content by Madeus Frandina
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
Spanish is the fourth-most spoken language in the world - but in some ways it continues to be undervalued at Arvada West

Should Spanish be a required class? Teachers and students share their thoughts.

Madeus Frandina, Editor
March 8, 2024
Assemblies are home to fun, excitement, and energy, but there are also some issues that need to be addressed. (Photo taken by Maci Lesh)

Assemblies are problematic, here’s why

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
March 4, 2024
Kyle Hart: senior, friend, student, and…future professional bowler?

Worries about the future aside, senior Kyle Hart chooses to be himself

Madeus Frandina
February 4, 2024
The gap between when adults are mature enough to assume office and when they are allowed to is far too large. (Graphic created in Canva by Madeus Frandina).

The minimum age requirement for assuming office needs to be lowered…about 10 years.

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
December 15, 2023
While the transition hasn’t been perfect, sophomore Jack Lamy is making the most of his high-school experience. (Photo contributed by Jack Lamy).

Transfering to a new school, finding his place: Jack Lamy

Madeus Frandina, Fearure
December 13, 2023
Karen Kramer, far right, holds a Pickleball-themed cookie with former Arvada West seniors, along with fellow Pickleball sponsor Barbara Redford, far left (Photo courtesy Karen Kramer)

Karen Kramer: A look at Arvada West’s Pickle-Balling English teacher

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
November 1, 2023
Santarelli gives a speech at the Class of 2023s graduation. When she sees a sea of purple, Santarelli says she feels immense pride. Photo courtesy of Sue Raney Santarellis secretary

Looking into her future, reflecting on her past ; Principal Geree Santarelli’s time at Arvada West has come to an end

Riley Swanson, Maci Lesh, Chloe Rios, Ashlyne Gomez, Natasha Doty, and Madeus Frandina
May 24, 2023
Christopher’s interests range from student council to tennis and basketball. (Photo courtesy of Colin Christopher)

Colin Christopher: Athlete, student, friend, leader

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
May 9, 2023
Music in the classroom is a debatable topic, but many students have their minds made up.

Being allowed to listen to tunes is music to students’ ears, but should they be allowed to listen during class?

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
May 1, 2023
It just takes the right amount of love to change a dogs life. Photo by Madeus Frandina

Adopt, foster, or purchase: the process of finding a dog

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
April 6, 2023
Homework is plentiful in high school. Can communication between teachers change this? Photo courtesy of Madeus Frandina

Should teachers communicate more, lessen the burden of homework on students?

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
April 2, 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

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
March 2, 2023
Wealth is as big a part of Premier League soccer as anything else. Photo by Madeus Frandina

Money matters most in the Premier League

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
February 15, 2023
Assessments make up the entirety of every students’ grade in the math department

Does Arvada West’s system for grading mathematics need to change (again)?

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
January 26, 2023
Even if you are not an avid reader, these six books are sure to catch your interest.

6 books you should definitely read this year

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
January 17, 2023
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
“Powderpuffs” used to apply makeup. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

“Powderpuff” football tells a tale of sexism and inequality: does it have to?

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
December 7, 2022
The FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup Group Stage started on November 20th and ended on December 2nd, transitioning into the round of 16 on December 3rd.

The aftermath of a hectic FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup Group Stage

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
December 2, 2022
Pospisil featured: top row, fourth from left

Three decades in the making, Pospisil’s Arvada West teaching career still going strong

Madeus Frandina, Feature Editor
November 1, 2022
Load More Stories

The Westwind

The student news site of Arvada West High School
© 2024 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Menu
Activate Search
The student news site of Arvada West High School
Madeus Frandina