Going the “Extra” Mile

By Hasti Ghasemivaghar, Current Staff

There he was, a West Bend high schooler passed out in front of movie star Oliver Platt.

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Coats 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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