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The Biggest Unknown has Arrived: Block Year review
Luis Irizarry Ramirez, Features Editor • March 6, 2025

Glenbard District has implemented the long-awaited 2024-25 school schedule, which includes the Glenbard Hour, PLC Day, and Block Schedule. A while back, The Glen Bard published...

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Laken Riley: Case and Act
Regina Ortega, Editor • March 5, 2025

Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student at Augusta University, was murdered while on a run on February 22, 2024, by Jose Antonio Ibarra. Riley was attacked with a rock...

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Assad’s 54 Year Rule Comes to an End
Ammarah Azmi, Editor • February 20, 2025

Current situation in Syria Syria is finally free of Bashar al Assad's rule after rebel groups toppled his government on December 8th 2024, with just 11 days of fighting.  Assad’s...

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Bad Bunny’s Newest Album:
Isaac Guerrero, Columnist • March 13, 2025

Gentrification. Everyone’s heard of the word, but not everyone understands how it works. Though many believe it to be the “Americanization” of cultural aspects, gentrification...

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Humans of West
Kathryn White, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

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West Welcomes Mr. Ibarra!
Isaac Guerrero November 7, 2024

Joining the school’s security team this year is Mr. Ibarra. Originally from the Mexican city of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mr. Ibarra has always been...

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West Welcomes Ms. Valerio!
Isaac Guerrero, Columnist • November 6, 2024

Adding on to West’s new security team this year is Ms. Valerio. Although this is her first year at the school, she has already expressed her...

Trump in Court: A Summary
Regina Ortega, Editor • November 5, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has found himself facing 91 felony counts under two federal districts and two state courts, and the following will...

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Bad Bunny’s Newest Album:
Isaac Guerrero, Columnist • March 13, 2025

Gentrification. Everyone’s heard of the word, but not everyone understands how it works. Though many believe it to be the “Americanization” of cultural aspects,...

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From Grief to Forgiveness; Shrinking Season Two Surpasses Expectations
Claire Borncamp, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025

January 27th, 2023 Apple TV series, "Shrinking," first aired with ten episodes. Its quick-witted humor, paired seamlessly with heavy topics such...

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Carbon Copy Chalamet – “A Complete Unknown” Review
Annalise Ricci, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025

In "A Complete Unknown," nominated for eight academy awards and starring an enigmatic Timothée Chalamet-who plays the mysterious and stubborn...

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Bape’s Newest Collection and a Look into the Luxury Streetwear Brand’s History
Isaac Guerrero, Columnist • February 19, 2025

A Bathing Ape, otherwise known to most as BAPE, has released its newest collection for Spring/Summer 2025. BAPE is a renowned Japanese streetwear...

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Oscar Nominations Recap: The Most Controversial Awards Yet?
Sam LaPalm, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

This March the 97th Academy Awards will commence once again at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. It’s set to be hosted by comedian and former...

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