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The West Gazette

The student news site of Lincoln-Way West High School

The West Gazette

The student news site of Lincoln-Way West High School

The West Gazette

Beyond the Fourth Year
Beyond the Fourth Year
Riley Jankowski, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

Our lives beyond the four years of high school are often something people either look forward to or dread. Dreading is usually a result of one question that not...

Team Sports VS Individual Sports
Team Sports VS Individual Sports
Molly Saller, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

There are thousands of sports in existence, and choosing the right one for you can be difficult. Luckily, these sports can easily be split into two categories; team...

Stop Apologizing
Stop Apologizing
Zoey Ruiz March 25, 2025

One of my teachers has a discussion question every day.  Last week the question was about pet peeves.  While a classmate and I were sharing our answers, I was...

The Benefits of Concerts
The Benefits of Concerts
Karina Patras March 25, 2025

Live music and crowds that know how to have a good time are always fun to see, or better yet, join. Although you might not be able to hear anything or speak afterwards,...

The Realities of High School
The Realities of High School
Annabelle Fazekas March 25, 2025

Going into high school freshman year is a different experience for each student, and everyone has different expectations. Whether it’s about the workload, the...

Things to Look Forward to in 2025              
Things to Look Forward to in 2025              
Tommy Tunno March 25, 2025

2025 has just started, and since it feels like 2024 just flew by, here are a few things to look forward so you can make the most out of this year.  New movie...

The Great Outdoors: What to Do? 
The Great Outdoors: What to Do? 
Jacob Tweedy, Isaac Welsh • March 25, 2025

Getting outside is one of the best ways to relax and recharge yourself, no matter what time of the year it is. Each season has its own activities to offer, its...

New Movies of 2025
New Movies of 2025
Yazan Fareez and Colin Stack March 25, 2025

In 2025, there will be a number of great films to be released in the theaters, and fans are already eager to watch these movies not only because of the big names...

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West Students Attend Journalism Conference 
West Students Attend Journalism Conference 
Staff Writer March 25, 2025

Twenty-two writers from The West Gazette listened to local news media reporters and editors discuss their careers at the SWSC newspaper...

The Three Best Studying Techniques for Finals 
The Three Best Studying Techniques for Finals 
Riley DiBenedetto, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024

As a freshman who stresses over every exam they have, learning about finals terrified me.  People told me about how difficult their...

Lincoln Way West Spirit Week 12/9 – 12/13 & 12/16-12/17
Lincoln Way West Spirit Week 12/9 – 12/13 & 12/16-12/17
Karina Patras, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

The Lincoln Way West Spirit Week is here! The dress up days began on December 9 and continue through Tuesday, December 17, the day...

The History of Emo People is a Journey Through Music and Fashion
The History of Emo People is a Journey Through Music and Fashion
Addison Meadows March 25, 2025

The history of emo people is a journey through music, fashion, and culture. Emo, short for "emotional hardcore," started in the mid-1980s...

Change Your World with Matilda
Change Your World with Matilda
Zoey Ruiz, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

(Picture caption: The Matilda cast participating in the Manhattan Irish Fest Parade.) The Lincoln-Way West Spring Musical this year...

Behind the Scenes of West Theater
Behind the Scenes of West Theater
Gulie Wulfers, Guest Writer • April 17, 2024

You may be familiar with the LWW Theatre department by its wide display of musicals and plays you know and love. However, behind the...

Things to Look Forward to in 2025              
Things to Look Forward to in 2025              
Tommy Tunno March 25, 2025

2025 has just started, and since it feels like 2024 just flew by, here are a few things to look forward so you can make the most out...

New Movies of 2025
New Movies of 2025
Yazan Fareez and Colin Stack March 25, 2025

In 2025, there will be a number of great films to be released in the theaters, and fans are already eager to watch these movies not...

The Three-Body Problem:  Book Review
The Three-Body Problem: Book Review
Lucas Coyle March 25, 2025

The Three-Body Problem is a science fiction novel written by bestselling author Cixin Liu of the People’s Republic of China and...

Team Sports VS Individual Sports
Team Sports VS Individual Sports
Molly Saller, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

There are thousands of sports in existence, and choosing the right one for you can be difficult. Luckily, these sports can easily be...

Wrestling
Wrestling
Sean O'Connor, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024

Wrestling is a sport of hard work, dedication, discipline, and sportsmanship. However, is it worth the risk? Wrestling teaches you...

Football 2024
Football 2024
Eiden Kubilius and Isaac Welsh November 25, 2024

The Lincoln Way West Warriors finished off their season with a 7-4 record. They started off the season with a 3-0 record and were looking...

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