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Philadelphia 76ers are on a Roll

Philadelphia 76ers are on a Roll

What has caused the Sixers to be off to their best start in 20 years, and can their success continue after the all-star break?
Will Jack, Staff Writer March 8, 2021

The Philadelphia 76ers have an MVP candidate in Joel Embiid and are at the top of the Eastern Conference Standings heading into the all-star break. Twenty years ago, the Sixers were in a nearly identical...

A COVID-Induced Ultimatum

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?

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

Mr. Allgyer's Take

Mr. Allgyer’s Take

Mr. Allgyer teaches AP Macroeconomics and Global Relations, is a Social Studies Coordinator, and has a very thorough understanding of national economies and their respective processes. I recently talked with him to get a better idea of the recent events in the stock market.
Sam Bayless, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

He presented an interesting perspective about the recent stock market situation. The discussion first began in looking at the big picture and why the event became so significant.  “In terms of...

Student Take

Student Take

The stock market has been crowding the headlines recently, and if you're anything like me, you can find all the news overwhelming. So, here are some simple explanations to common questions about the stock market from a student’s view.  
Jane Shapiro, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

What is the Stock market? Buyers and sellers trade shares, they have on companies (stocks) in hopes to benefit themselves.    But some might ask, what are stocks?  Stocks are an ownership share of...

The entrance to Mr. Weaver's History classroom, where students studying the past also learn ways to comprehend the present.

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...

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