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Head Coach Dabo Swinney of Clemson, the 2 seed in the 2020 College Football Playoff.

The Flawed College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff is upon us. Here is a look at what to expect as well as the flaws of its format.
Will Jack, Staff Writer December 23, 2020

2020 has been full of surprises, but the 2020 College Football Playoff was not. Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State are 3 of the 4 teams in the playoff competing for the National Championship. Sounds familiar,...

Staff Interview: Mr. Curtis

Staff Interview: Mr. Curtis

Q&A about these unprecedented times with CB West guidance counselor Mr. Curtis.
Liam Price, Editor December 21, 2020

In a typical year, Mr. Curtis’s schedule is packed (like the other guidance counselors at West) with Bucks students needing academic, emotional, and personal help always in his office. Now, it’s almost...

CB West Wrestling Makes the Best out of a Pandemic Season

CB West Wrestling Makes the Best out of a Pandemic Season

Though circumstances aren't ideal, the hard work and team bonds for Bucks wrestlers is maintained.
Will Berriman, Staff Writer December 20, 2020

As with all school sports this year, the CB West Wrestling team has endured an unusual start to the season amid the pandemic. After starting outdoor conditioning in late October, the team transitioned...

Opinion: The Problem with Lenape Middle School’s Mascot

Opinion: The Problem with Lenape Middle School’s Mascot

Lauren Burchell, Staff Writer December 19, 2020
It is time to follow the examples of others.
2020 Wrapped

2020 Wrapped

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

     

Student Interview: Teddy Spratt

Student Interview: Teddy Spratt

Teddy Spratt is a CB West Senior and plans to attend Millersville University to continue his academic and athletic pursuits.
Mary Rose Baltes, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

Teddy and I met in CCD class at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel when we were in 4th or 5th grade. We met up again in 10th grade here at CB West. MRB: What is your favorite position in basketball? TS: My favorite...

James Carbone values the vintage style of dress for himself and hopes to share that passion with others.

Bucks Student Entrepreneur Feature: James Carbone

James Carbone told me Good News Vintage, his vintage clothing business, is "more than an average high-school business" hoping for some quick cash.
Liam Price, Editor December 18, 2020

CB West Senior James Carbone credits a “Grateful Dead” shirt that he saw on an Instagram page “a while ago” when describing the origins of his passion for vintage streetwear. Shortly thereafter,...

Brooke F.- “Frank Zappa has always been a huge inspiration of mine both musically and creatively so one day, I was listening to Apostrophe, the album, and kept looking at it and wondering, ‘If only he was smiling a bit…’. So, I tried my best using color pencil, acrylic, ink pens, and all the jazz. He’s the one musician I draw the most, so I wanted to make one that counted!”

High School Student Art Gallery

As an artist myself, quarantine has allowed me to dedicate more time towards my hobby. Curious about what other artists during this time have done, I asked if anyone had artwork to share and was in awe with all the replies!
Trisha George, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

What Netflix holiday movie should you watch over break?

What Netflix holiday movie should you watch over break?

Recently, I have watched Netflix holiday movies so you don’t have to. Here is 4 movies released in 2020 and my thoughts on them:
Jane Shapiro, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

Holidate Rating: 5/5 stars The movie follows Sloane, a 30-year old girl who recently became single. She meets a guy at the mall, and they establish a deal: that they will date each other, but only...

Opinion: Move Back the School Start Times

Opinion: Move Back the School Start Times

Ellie Galt, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

There is no shortage of evidence to support the fact that humans need sleep. Lack of sleep in general causes problems for nearly every bodily and emotional function.  Lack of sleep during adolescence,...

Behind the Album: CB West Orchestra Edition

Behind the Album: CB West Orchestra Edition

Covid-19 causes Orchestra to Push Boundaries
Ainsley Massey, Staff Writer December 17, 2020

With the holiday season among us, the CB West and Lenape Orchestras would usually be preparing for a traditional winter concert. However, the circumstances of the pandemic challenged them to create a new...

Should the Sixers Make a Move for James Harden?

Should the Sixers Make a Move for James Harden?

James Harden's trade situation presents endless possibilities that will impact the Philadelphia 76ers no matter what happens.
Will Jack, Staff Writer December 17, 2020

With superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a 5-year, $228 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, many contending NBA teams have turned their attention to disgruntled shooting...

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