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
Maci Lesh

Maci Lesh, Editor-in-Chief

Maci Lesh is a junior and this is her third year on staff. She loves to read, write (obviously), and ride horses. She is a Gilmore Girls addict, and she is so excited to be Editor-in-Chief this year and looks forward to working with the students to create a fantastic publication.

All content by Maci Lesh
Santarelli gives a speech at the Class of 2023's graduation. When she sees a 'sea of purple', Santarelli says she feels immense pride. Photo courtesy of Sue Raney Santarelli's 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
"Here's a really interesting caption that doesn't just describe the photo"

[Photo] Gun violence in schools has skyrocketed: these students rose to the challenge

Maci Lesh, Chloe Rios, Commentary Editor, News Editor
April 6, 2023
Curtain's up! Meet Jack Soehner

Curtain’s up! Meet Jack Soehner

Maci Lesh, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2023
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
173, 480 minutes is a little over 120 days!

[Photo] Wrapping up the year with Spotify

December 4, 2022
Instagram allows plenty of unreliable new sources to fill people's screens.

Social media getting to the news first; spreading lies

Maci Lesh, Commentary Editor
December 1, 2022
Electric Vehicles are taking world by storm

Electric vehicles; taking the world by supposedly solar-powered storm

Maci Lesh, Commentary Editor
November 14, 2022
Roe v. Wade Potential Overturning; Supreme Court Document Leaked for the First Time in History

Roe v. Wade Potential Overturning; Supreme Court Document Leaked for the First Time in History

Maci Lesh, Feature Editor
May 16, 2022
Made in Canva by Maci Lesh

The two-party system is killing our democracy

Maci Lesh, Feature Editor
May 16, 2022
Graphic by Maci Lesh.

Nurses – Underpaid, Overworked, and Understaffed

Maci Lesh, Feature Editor
April 24, 2022
Garrow says, “I think the more that men are told, ‘it’s okay to cry,’ ‘it’s okay to have emotions,’ ‘it’s okay to show your feelings,’ I think the more of that that comes along, I think that will help a male if they’re ever put into that situation at some time.”

Silent suffering: The hidden struggle of men facing domestic violence and the scarcity of support systems

Maci Lesh, Feature Editor
March 31, 2022
Every student tries to multitask, but mistakes are bound to happen. Picture of Mia Dark.

Multitasking is impossible – for everyone

Maci Lesh, Reporter
February 28, 2022
Students and staff have mixed emotions about the mandate.

What is health worth?

Maci Lesh, Reporter
February 13, 2022
MAX's song gives vibes of a warm fall day, of sweaters and tea, of reading a beautiful novel. Photo made in Canva.

MAX’s New Song is Giving Many Listeners Butterflies

Maci Lesh
December 15, 2021
Photo of Dakota St. Clair by Maci Lesh. Photo editing done in the IOS app, Picsart.

Mental health in the classroom, what a teacher has to say about it

Maci Lesh, Reporter
September 22, 2021
Students protesting in south parking lot. Photo by Maci Lesh.

Students taking off their masks, raising their voices; here’s why

Maci Lesh, Reporter
September 17, 2021
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