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The student news site of Arvada West High School

The Westwind

The student news site of Arvada West High School

The Westwind

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

Research in an article published by Forbes in 2021 shows that 13% of the population of the United States...

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

When a student goes from a social studies class (the farthest one can go in the north wing) to a Spanish...

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

When many think of assemblies, the first image that pops into their head is a celebration: of the student body, of the school’s culture, and overall, of the high-school...

New technology has allowed students easy access for building their own supercomputer.

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PC Buyer's Guide: 2023 Edition
Joey DiGiovanni, Reporter • April 24, 2023

Today, we will be looking at 3 price tiers for what kind of PC is best to use for gaming, design, work, or just getting you from point A to point B. The only points of concern...

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Girls wrestling starts with roar
Girls wrestling starts with roar
Cate Kennedy, Reporter • January 31, 2024

This year Arvada West, who previously has had a very successful boys wrestling program, has decided to add a girls program as well. This will give more opportunities to female...

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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...

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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

Research in an article published by Forbes in 2021 shows that 13% of the population of the United States of America speaks Spanish. Additionally, “The U.S. also has the...

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