By Hasti Ghasemivaghar, Current Staff
There he was, a West Bend high schooler passed out in front of movie star Oliver Platt.
Continue readingCoats and Oaths: Biomedical Program Sets School Record for Graduates
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
This time, when Grethel Hokenson stood with her husband in front of a crowd, she was thinking about a white coat instead of a white dress.
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Schauered with Duties
By Noah Mintie, Current Staff
The complex math of engineering is difficult, but equally difficult is managing a classroom in your first year of teaching.
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Open Door Policy
Securing all doors a priority for the West Bend High Schools
By Dakota Gunnare, Current Staff
Do you feel safe and secure in the West Bend High Schools?
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Manufacturing Students Deserve a Medal
By Cassidy Scherzer, Current Staff
The dedication of a few manufacturing students allowed the West Bend High Schools to save several thousand dollars.
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Artificial Intelligence Might Short-Circuit the Meaning of ‘Friend’
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By Noah Mintie, Current Staff
The question of whether AI is friend or foe has been debated for decades, and while a new chatbot aims for “friend” it ends up feeling a little more like foe.
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ is the MCU’s Fifth Symphony
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By Noah Mintie, Current Staff
One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most beloved series just wrapped up, and with its success, the MCU’s future looks bleak.
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The Current View: Aaron Rodgers Leaving Packers
What are your thoughts about Aaron Rodgers being traded to the Jets?
“I think it’s a very good thing because he’s been done for a couple of years and it’s been kind of toxic for the team, so it’s time to get some fresh blood in there.”
Michelle Hunt, West math teacher
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In Sync for 60 Years
This year’s Dolphins show marks an important milestone
By Diego Prescott, Current Staff
Did someone say diamond?
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Business in the Front, Party in the Back
New event will help local shops celebrate with West Bend residents
By Noah Mintie, Current Staff
Check your calendars, because an exciting new milestone is coming to West Bend.
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The Current View: Female Role Models
In honor of Women’s History Month just ending, who is your female role model and why?
“Jennifer Lawrence, because I believe her acting has created such a large impact across audiences of all ages, and because of how real she is with the media and doesn’t try to put up a front. If you watch many of her interviews, you’ll see how funny and charismatic she is in every setting, and I don’t think she realizes how refreshing that is for an audience and maybe even other fellow celebrities.”
Shay Feiter, West sophomore
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Two Tongues Up: Reviewing the School Water
By Colton Bruce, Current Staff
Some movies are a 6 out of 10. So are some bubblers, says one area teenager.
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Have Passport, Will Travel
Temporary guidelines will govern student trips to France and Germany
By Cassidy Scherzer, Current Staff
For the first time since 2018, students at the West Bend High Schools are traveling on international language trips. However this year, it looks a little different.
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Read All About It: Video Classes Produce the School News
By Hasti Ghasemivaghar, Current Staff
Three years after COVID-19 restrictions halted them, video announcements are back at the West Bend High Schools.
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Calling All Art Enthusiasts
By Amber Georgenson, Current Staff
Imagine if the picture you took of the sunrise this morning won the grand prize at an amateur photo contest. With no fee to enter, what is stopping you?
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Decision 2023: Meet Board Candidate June Kruger
By Annelise Paczesny, Current Staff
June Kruger is looking to provide a service for the community. She has always been a community-oriented person and wants to give back to West Bend.
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Decision 2023: Meet Board Candidate Chad Tamez
By Dakota Gunnare, Current Staff
Chad Tamez wants to run for school board because he feels like he is a good communicator between people who could ease some of the discord in the school district.
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Decision 2023: Meet Board Candidate Kelly Lang
By Annelise Paczesny, Current Staff
Kelly Lang wishes for everyone to recognize the good that comes out of the West Bend School District, especially because the district offers so many unique opportunities.
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Decision 2023: Meet Board Candidate Nick Stewart
By Dakota Gunnare, Current Staff
Nick Stewart is running for West Bend School Board to ensure transparency in the district.
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Decision 2023: Meet Board Candidate Bill Schulz
By Dakota Gunnare, Current Staff
Bill Schulz wants to bring change to the West Bend School District.
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Five Ways to Fix the Oscars
By Keaton Beltmann, Current Staff
For most movie lovers, the Oscars are appointment television. But for most teenagers, the Oscars don’t mean a thing.
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New Committee Gives Students Voice and Choice
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
For the first time in decades, student voices will drive major changes at the West Bend High Schools.
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Review: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ is Meaningless
By Noah Mintie, Current Staff
The third Ant-Man movie is a big disappointment for a small superhero.
“Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” was released Friday, and to many’s surprise, returning director Peyton Reed dropped the ball on one of the simplest Marvel series. Critical reception has been harsh, and fans are disappointed. What went wrong?
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Acclaimed Dance Group Coming to West Bend for Black History Month Celebration
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
Two student groups are bringing an energetic groove to the West Bend High Schools.
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Youth Impact Club Plans ‘Powerful’ Event
By Noah Becker, Current Staff
Come for the food, stay for information about mental wellness.
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Escaping the Pin
By Hasti Ghasemivaghar, Current Staff
To this day, Cayden Henschel still doesn’t know why his life’s work vanished overnight.
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Poor Sportsmanship in the Stands Threatens Youth Sports
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
It would be shocking to hear a bank employee being heckled on the job: “Hey teller, you stink at counting money!”
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Frosty, Ralphie, Kevin, Buddy, Snoopy and… John McClane?
By Noah Mintie, Current Staff
As the Christmas season rolls around once again, many bust out the DVDs to watch all of their favorite movies again. However, as they sift through the shelf, their hands rest on one case in hesitation. Does John McTiernan’s 1988 hit “Die Hard” count as a Christmas movie?
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Inside the Viral Wednesday Addams Dance Craze
By Noah Becker, Current Staff
Tim Burton and TikTok: Things just became weirder for the king of the bizarre.
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Review: ‘Sonic Frontiers’ Goes Where No Hedgehog Game Has Gone Before
By Cole Bruce, Current Staff
Now that the new Sonic the Hedgehog game is out, fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
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‘Tis the Season for Service
Local students lend a hand at Enchantment in the Park
By Dakota Gunnare, Current Staff
Visitors to Enchantment in the Park last week were greeted by the smiling and slightly chilly faces of the West Bend West High School boys soccer team.
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These Jazz Cats Are In Rhythm
Meet the the new local band Melodic Impurities
By Michael Collins, Current Staff
Six music students have found an ambitious way to bring their love of jazz to West Bend.
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The Pupil Becomes the Principal
Jennifer Potter, a former WBHS student and assistant principal, makes an enthusiastic return
By Katie Gloyd, Current Staff
Two months into the school year, students at the West Bend High Schools suddenly had a new principal.
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Meet the New Administration Team at the West Bend High Schools
By Katie Gloyd, Current Staff
The West Bend High Schools started the 2022-23 school year with major turnover in the main office.
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Bird Scooters Flying High and Low
Are the ride-share devices useful to high school students?
By Austin Hunn, Current Staff
Mysterious scooters have started to appear all over West Bend.
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