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A COVID-Induced Ultimatum

In late January, West students were met with a difficult decision between two very different options on how to finish out the 2021 school year. Here is an update on how that plan has rolled out.

Ava Burchell, Staff Writer • March 8, 2021

All students had to choose between returning to school full-time, with social distancing and masks, of course; or finish out the year virtually. When my mom laid out my two options for how to complete...

So what’s the deal with the stock market?

Takes from Jane Shapiro '22, and Bucks' AP Macroeconomics teacher, Mr. Allgyer.

Sam Bayless and Jane Shapiro • March 3, 2021

The History of Our Current Lives

An interview with Mr. Weaver

Ainsley Massey, Staff Writer • March 1, 2021

I believe everyone can agree they did not anticipate the events of 2020-2021. As we round the corner to the anniversary of our lives being rearranged, I had a virtual meeting over Teams to...

Observing Black History Month at West

Lauren Burchell, Staff Writer • February 28, 2021

February is Black History Month. This month, we can look back on the contributions Black people have made and the challenges they’ve faced. This is a time to reflect on their experiences and history....

The Organization Specialists

A group of students with the talent of staying organized and time management.

February 19, 2021

See some frequently-asked questions addressed by our student experts.

The No Place for Hate Initiative: An Interview with Mr. Rubenstein

Sophie Kadan, Staff Writer • February 16, 2021

Partnering with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), CBW has officially begun its transition into a No Place for Hate School. House Principal Mr. Rubenstein explains the significance of this decision: “[The...

A Court Street Press Exclusive: What’s Going On at the County Theater?

To gain some insight into running a movie theater through a pandemic and major renovations, I spoke to Chris Collins, executive director of Renew Theaters.

Ryan Keating, Editor • February 15, 2021

To gain some insight into running a movie theater through a pandemic and major renovations, I spoke to Chris Collins, executive director of Renew Theaters.

How to Stop Procrastinating

Sophie Kadan, Staff Writer • February 15, 2021

Many of us procrastinate, despite our best efforts not to. After all, it always seems easier to complete those assignments later, or perhaps when it’s more convenient. When that time never...

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?

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?

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

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...