BULLRAGING

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Boxer Sergio Flores isn’t joking around.

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September 20, 2013Vol. 52 - Issue 1

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News BRIEFSby andy gottschalk

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(Teacher of the Year)

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“I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW THAT I WAS NOMINATED”

faces in the hallNAME AND GRADE FAVORITE DRINK AT

SONIC?SPONGEBOB CHARACTER

YOU’RE MOST LIKE?DREAM VACAY? SUPER POWER? FAV. SEASON?

FreshmanKyle Harris Cherry Limeade Larry the Lobster Madagascar Invisibility Fall

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Softball season

Time Control

Speed

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Hawaii

Oregon

Amsterdam

Spongebob

Sandy

Patrick’s house

Cherry Limeade

Ocean Water

Cherry Limeade

SophomoreJustin Cornley

JuniorSam Oller

SeniorAshley Mercer

the german teacher honored with awardby kristin wells

by gretchen yearsley

PHOTO BY DYLAN CROW

Opinion

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Learning to Not Freak Out

Hey West. We have a

packed issue for you.

We interviewed a champi-

on boxer, looked into col-

lege athlete salaries and

checked out some movies

so you can choose to see

them or not. Enjoy!

contents

Boxing champion Sergio Flores

A Q&A with football player Lee Spight

What are students bringing to lunch?

Meet the new dance team coach

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staffEDITORS-IN-CHIEFASSISTANT EDITOR

WRITERS

MANAGING EDITORPHOTO EDITOR

ADVISER

CARTOONISTS

Andy Gottschalk & Marleah CampbellBrianna Cole

Lauren ScobeeSami Jett

Amy Morgan

Chance JulianAlex Ralston

Betty ThomasIsabelle FrankelJordan Johnson

Max MeyerBrock Burnett

Spence LassalleKristin WellsHannah Lane

Gretchen Yearsley

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With the new locked door policy,

a small chaos broke out amongst

students

the drawing boardby chance julian

Opinion

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Hey Teens! Let’s Save the World!

By Andy Gottschalk

Love, Rooney

Stressed to Test

By Marleah Campbell

Marleah & Me

the drawing boardby chance julian

Opinion

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Just Another Miley RantBy Brianna Cole

Call Me Bricola

Caught in a Net By Betty Thomas

Betty’s Babbles

the drawing boardby alex ralston

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FeatureWest Grad Gets Stabbed,

Fights Back

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RUNNING BACK CHAMPION AND STAB

VICTIM

The key is to just be alert, and the chances of a dangerous situation can go down

Running back Brett Sterbach holds the state trophy at last year’s championship game. AARON ROBERTS

by brianna cole

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Go West, Young Man, Go West

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West has a diverse culture, comprised of many students with international

heritage.

I definitely try to stay in touch with that culture.

by kristin wells

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Tanner’s Bar and Grill

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noodles, pasta, broccoli and

sausage

Kate Frohardt’s lunch

What’s in Your Lunch Box?

mickey mouse cheese with sugar snap peas, celery

and carrots

Kelsey Eisenbarger’s lunch

popcorn balls

“MY PARENTS PACK MY LUNCH FOR ME.” -KELSEY EISENBARGER

guacamole and whole grain costco crackers

Deana Sarkisova’s lunch

by lauren scobee

HE’S A KNOCKOUT!

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there’s a teen champion among us

by brock burnett and max meyer

Sergio Flores practices with his coach John Brown at Turner Boxing Center. PHOTOS BY DYLAN CROW

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with Anne McClain

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“SHE HAD TO SNEAK OUT OF THE HOSPITAL TO TEACH A CLASS”

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Sports in Shortby brock burnett

our pro sports teams may be having their most winning seasons in the last decade

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Q&A with Lee Spight

by andy gottschalk

paying college athletes: yes or no?an opinion by max meyer

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Not only is their schooling paid for, but also books, housing, gear from the team, often times meals, and travel to games.

Football player Lee Spight

WHY ARE WE SO GOOD?

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the football team hopes for another viking championship this year

by kristin wells and isabelle franklin

PHOTO BY LEXI HARRIS

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by jordan johnson

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The Grandmaster

Q&A with Dr. Crain

MOVIE REVIEW

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The trainer of a master gets his own movie. And lots of fighting

scenes.

GATES VS. OKLAHOMA JOE’S

OKLAHOMA JOE’SGATES

BBQ BATTLEArts&Entertainment

Gates and Oklahoma Joe’s are both well known barbeque restaurants by the people of Kansas City. But which one

is better? I have gone to visit both locations and I can tell which one is better.

Oklahoma Joe’s wins

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Arts&Entertainment

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a mini-review on 2 chainz’s anticipated albumby spence lassalle

by gretchen yearsley

with an enthusiastic artistic culture, the starving artists group attracts

poetic students

Everyone Wants to Be a Poet

Less Than Great

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“B.O.A.T.S. II Me Time”by 2 Chainz

SNAPS FOR SAPS

YOU DECIDED WHAT’S #HOT OR #NOT@WehunderSra. Hundertmark

#hotornot Hot... Spanish National Honor Society... woot woot...

Chapter of the year!

@chloszep compliment twitters like @smwcompliments1 #HOT

@themercinaterAshley Mercer

seniors not being able to shorten their schedule #hot #heat

#somuchwarmth #heatstrokevictim

@jmahrrJennifer Mahr

chacos #not

@han_londehanna

the new pizza on the bridge #not #sogross

@hey_im_mannyLuis Martinez

The tardy music. #Not

Arts&Entertainment

WBlue Jasmine

a movie review by andy gottschalk

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