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2020 Vision

2020 Vision

How West students will remember a chaotic and consequential year that's now in the rear-view mirror.
Ava Burchell, Staff Writer February 13, 2021

2020 has likely been the most challenging year of our lives. It began with a WWIII scare, Australian and American wildfires, the emergence of the coronavirus, and ended with social distancing, a COVID...

What went down at the Super Bowl?

What went down at the Super Bowl?

Here, we’ll take a look at what happened on Super Bowl LV and see if CB West’s predictions (and hopes) came true.
Ethan Maher, Staff Writer February 7, 2021

Summary Firstly, if you didn’t watch the Super Bowl on February 7th and don’t already know what happened, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers demolished the Kansas City Chiefs 31 to 9. The Chiefs struggled to...

A Look at 7 Masks: Which is Best?

A Look at 7 Masks: Which is Best?

Let’s take a look at the effectiveness of seven types of masks and discover which is truly the best for the average person to wear in public.
Ethan Maher, Staff Writer February 3, 2021

As we all know, masks are now required in many places—school, restaurants, and other public areas—due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While it may appear that any mask is fit for the job, this is just a...

Finals Advice from West Seniors

Finals Advice from West Seniors

All that’s left between your new classes and now is to take your finals. To guide you there, here is some insight from two seniors, Ava Burchell and Ryan Hartnett.
Lauren Burchell, Staff Writer January 25, 2021

With finals rolling around, students may find themselves busier and more tired and suddenly staring five tests in the face. Especially for sophomores, who haven’t experienced a finals week quite like...

A Glimpse into Normalcy: A Timeline of the COVID Vaccine

A Glimpse into Normalcy: A Timeline of the COVID Vaccine

Q&A with CB West Nurse Mrs. Carol Klein
Jane Shapiro, Staff Writer January 15, 2021

As COVID cases continue to increase, the widespread distribution of the vaccine comes ever closer. But amidst differing opinions and information in the media, it’s quite unclear what the vaccine distribution...

C.B. West’s New Year’s Resolutions

C.B. West’s New Year’s Resolutions

I asked fellow Bucks students what their New Years' Resolutions were, here are their responses.
Ava Burchell, Staff Writer January 15, 2021

“to make more friends” - Max Austin, ‘22 “to stop procrastinating” - Skylar McFadden '21  “to actually read a book this year. If I’m feeling crazy, maybe two” - Becky Bergmaier '21  “to...

2020 Wrapped

2020 Wrapped

A review for 2020 and a look ahead at 2021!
Sophie Kadan, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

     

There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

How Bucks' are celebrating the Holiday Season
Ava Burchell, Staff Writer December 16, 2020

An old holiday song feels like it could've been written in 2020: “Oh, There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays”. Although this holiday song has been around for years, it hits way too close...

Here to Help: Organizational Techniques

Here to Help: Organizational Techniques

From a busy writer to a busy reader, here's some tips to keep track of it all.
Ava Burchell, Staff Writer December 16, 2020

Time management and organization are two skills that are crucial to learn in high school.  Proper organization and time management will help you maximize your college experience and hold you accountable...

West Fall Sports Recap

West Fall Sports Recap

Ryan Horst, Staff Writer December 6, 2020

Right before preseason was set to begin, many CB West athletes did not know if their season would take place. With no idea what the future held for them, athletes had to keep training and preparing as...

CB West Student Athletes who have Signed with a College

CB West Student Athletes who have Signed with a College

December 2, 2020

The Court Street Press is excited to announce the names of senior athletes who have signed with colleges so far this year: Jenna Abaza - Women's Soccer at Goucher College Michael Bukowski - Baseball...

Keeping Thanksgiving Football Traditions Alive

Keeping Thanksgiving Football Traditions Alive

Kayla Levine, Staff Writer December 1, 2020

We all know that Thanksgiving is going to be different this year. Maybe you will be missing your grandmas’ famous stuffing or your uncles’ funny jokes. Before the meal is even served though, one the...

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