School News
Class of 2013 Graduation
As of Saturday the fifteenth of June, there was a graduation for the class of 2013. Click here to get all the important information about graduation.
Seniors Paying For College
How are seniors paying for college? College is an integral part of the education of many Tosa West students, but it comes at a heavy cost. Staff writer Beth Pierce sheds some light on the subject in this article.
Woodworth Retires After 45 Years at Wauwatosa West
Wauwatosa West math teacher Tom Woodworth retires from Wauwatosa West after 45 years of teaching. Woodworth reflects on his years at West and describes his passion for teaching.
Sports
10 Things You Should Know About the Indianapolis 500
With news of the recent Indianapolis 500 race still in the air, Joseph Zander gives you 10 awesome facts about this amazing race!
Baseball is Back
It’s that time of the year again — time to get out the grills and brats, because America’s greatest pastime, baseball, is finally here. Baseball fans have been waiting for nearly forever the season to start, but Major League Baseball is back.
Fantasy Football Keeps West Fans Engaged in the Game
West students and staff enjoy a good game – even one where they are not playing.
Homegrown
The Cookie Room
For many people at Wauwatosa West, the afternoon isn’t just about classes — it can also involved a freshly baked cookie. For many it involves a stop in room 220, the “Cookie Room.”
Senior Survey — Class of 2013
HEY SENIORS! It is SURVEYMANIA @ TOSA WEST!
Complete the JOURNALISM SURVEY and WIN FREE CHIPOTLE and STARBUCKS!
Complete the SENIOR BALL and GRADUATION SPEAKER survey!
Annual Respite Day offers Students and Community Meaningful Way to Connect
The National Day of Service will be celebrated with the hosting of the annual “Respite Day”. Students will work with children throughout the day.
Opinions
Headphones Review
What sort of headphones would fit you best? West Side Stories writer Brett Clarke gives us the lowdown on the various styles on the market, such as Beats, Reverbs, and Low Riders, and others.
Predictions for a New Semester
Blogger Juli Johnson explains what’s what with the new semester. Comment!
The Theatre, the Theatre
Do you find yourself doing the same things over and over on your Friday and Saturday nights? Why not try something new? We live in Milwaukee, which is—believe it or not—one of the most active theatre communities in the country. Take advantage of all of the wonderful productions it has to offer. Take a date [...]
Media
Woodworth Retires After 45 Years at Wauwatosa West
Wauwatosa West math teacher Tom Woodworth retires from Wauwatosa West after 45 years of teaching. Woodworth reflects on his years at West and describes his passion for teaching.
Top Ten Albums 2012
1. good kid, m.A.A.d. city- Kendrick Lamar: The last time a rap debut was crowned as an instant classic on this scale was Nas’ 1994 masterpiece Illmatic. This year’s good kid, m.A.A.d. city, in my opinion, doesn’t deserve the title because it hasn’t stood the test of time. Kanye West’s 2010 My Beautiful Dark Twisted [...]
Tosa Wrestlers Snap Pewaukee’s 46-0 Streak
Wauwatosa West and East wrestling team defeated Pewaukee 32-16 snapping their six year, 46 match winning streak Wednesday night. “Confidence was the key,” West senior and spectator, Austin Budge said. “We were the underdogs and we were determined.” Over 500 people attended the match held at Wauwatosa West High School gymnasium. “It was my first [...]
Blogs
Homemade Gifts Send the Right Message
Finding the right gift for your significant other can be overwhelming. We find some easy ways to find that right gift and keep it within your budget.
Wauwatosa West Students and Staff Get Into the Holiday Spirit
Make no mistake- the holidays have arrived. The twinkling lights on trees, music playing throughout stores adds to the hustle and bustle of people stirring up “Holiday Spirit” everywhere.
Trillwaukee: A$AP Mob Invades Milwaukee
Friday night, Milwaukee welcomed A$AP Mob, Danny Brown and Schoolboy Q to local hot-spot venue, The Rave. The show was extremely energetic, keeping the crowd very alive for the three and a half hours that was the show’s run time. All of the good moments I experienced at the show, were equally matched by negative [...]
