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Spring Break 2024!
Enjoy your break, Wildcats!
Shrek: The Musical is set to hit the Normal West stage in late April. The students and staff associated with the musical are busy preparing for the show. More information about the show as well as ticket prices, etc will be announced later!
Normal West set to perform 'Shrek: the Musical' in late April
Anna Klaire Hawkins, Contributing Writer • March 20, 2024

West’s production of Shrek: the Musical takes the stage in the auditorium on April 26, 27, and 28.  The cast-- made up of a diverse pool of musicians and actors--...

During 7th hour art class, Mr Akyuz (or Mr. A. as many students call him), takes the time to converse with his students about their artistic mediums. Mr. A. is one of many beloved teachers here at West!
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The Power of Art: A Mr. Akyuz Feature
Joshua Stearns and Leah Smolen March 27, 2024
March Madness hits Normal West: who is your pick to go to the big dance?
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March Madness hits Normal West: who is your pick to go to the big dance?
Paw Print Staff March 20, 2024
West’s Black Student Union got the opportunity to visit the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for Black History Month recently. Above, the group poses after enjoying the visit and each other’s company..
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West’s Black Student Union offers confidence to students
Lorelai Hoban, Contributing Writer • March 20, 2024
Senior pitcher Kenzie Fasig took the win against a tough Rochester team on Wednesday, March 20. The girls will head to Gulf Shores for their annual Spring Break next week.
Softball wins close one before heading off to Gulf Shores for Spring Break trip
Adsea Schieler, Contributing Writer • March 22, 2024

The Normal West Softball team pulled through the last inning, playing a close game against the Rochester Rockets on Wednesday March 20th at Maxwell Park. West took the...

West Senior Faith Sprout is the first Wildcat to make Day 2 of the IHSA Bowling State Finals. Sprout looks forward to continuing her bowling career Mount Mercy University next season.
West Senior bowling phenom on the rise
Jacob Hughes, Contributing Writer • March 20, 2024
Mrs. Jackson Siddarth, Normal West’s fashion teacher along with the Fashion Show Director, Senior Kyle Tidabeck spent months preparing for the second annual Normal West Fashion Show that took place on Saturday, March 9.
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2nd Annual Normal West Fashion Show: bringing fashion to Normal West
Joanna Brown, Contributing Writer • March 20, 2024
Leah Smolen shares her latest album review: SOS by SZA.
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SOS by SZA an improvement from the already great debut album, CTRL
Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2024
Leah Smolen returns with another review for Desire, I Want To Turn Into You: Everasking Edition Review
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'Desire, I Want to Turn Into You: Everasking' Edition Review
Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2024
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PodCATS Season 2 Episode 9
March 6, 2024
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Cycle 6 of "Catching the Kat-itude" winners announced!
Paw Print Staff March 19, 2024

Congratulations to the following students and staff members who are being recognized for “catching the kat-itude!" Josh Orns Chrysdeja Turner Ruby...