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Junior Nathan Ray using Zoom for his virtual competition.
DECA takes a turn with Zoom
Madelyn Christiansen, Staff Reporter • February 25, 2021

On Saturday, Jan. 30, Millard West DECA competed in the annual District competition. Instead of traveling to another school and competing all day like previous years, members stayed at their home schools and used Zoom to compete. Millard...

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Due to COVID and students learning remotely, teachers had to set up scheduled times to create the students schedules through Zoom meetings.
Registering for the future
Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla , Editor-in-Chief Catalyst Online • February 25, 2021

Starting on Jan. 25, West began the process of registering for classes for the following school year. This week-long activity helps students plan out their upcoming schedules with the help of their advisors.  In order for students...

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Pep band performing in the bleachers for a basketball game. Many of these students being seniors, they are enjoying their last year playing for the school. “Even when we weren
Pep band's anticipated return
Michelle Zhang, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2021

The Millard West Pep Band has always been an essential part of every sporting event, with students collaborating to bring the crowd together through music, as well as putting on performances during halftime. Compared to past years,...

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Netflix
“I Care A Lot” and you should too
Jenna L Reynolds, Features Editor and Co-anchor • February 25, 2021
The cover art for Pooh Shiesty’s debut album “Shiesty Season.” The cover art, done through virtual 3D modeling, is the perfect thing you want to go with an album, a creative cover. While the album didn’t live up to the standards of the art, Shiesty showed some young potential with multiple polished tracks on the tape.
Shiesty disappoints with “Shiesty Season”
February 22, 2021
New crime film “The Little Things” follows a former and current L.A. detective as they try to crack open a serial killer case.
A mediocre plot saved by its performances
February 18, 2021
Mouth of the South Southern Grub brings southern and cajun cuisine to Omaha, providing customers with a variety of mouthwatering dishes.My favorite was the Smoked Gouda Mac (pictured here along with the Cajun Burger).
Commendable cajun cuisine
February 17, 2021
The Cover art for Kid Cudi’s “Man On the Moon III: The Chosen.” The art symbolizes the changes in Kid Cudi’s career since his first Man On the Moon album. The album was a pretty great way to end the series, and now Cudi will likely turn his focus towards “KIDS SEE GHOSTS 2.”
Kid Cudi returns to the moon
February 17, 2021
The varsity Dance team placed first in the Hip-Hop division and 3rd in Jazz. The varsity Dance team placed first in the Hip-Hop division and 3rd in Jazz.
Cats take over State
Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla , Editor-in-Chief Catalyst Online • February 25, 2021
The Wildcats have worked hard all season to improve their shots and grow closer as a team. They took advantage of some opportunities in this game and were able to trust each other to come out with a win. “We did well on improving our shots and trusting our team,” junior Emmy Holl said. “The shots we put up gave us just enough to stay ahead throughout the game.”
The Wildcats take on the Discoverers
February 24, 2021
Junior Charlie Nosal wrestles Alexander Ramirez of Omaha South during the 2021 NSAA State Wrestling Championships on Wednesday, February 17th.
Wildcat Wrestling falls short of Finals
February 24, 2021
Senior Dominic Humm leads the team to a 10 point victory against Millard South. Humm had 13 points including one three-pointer. "Overall, it was a fun game," Humm said. "It’s always a good feeling to go out and beat your rival team, especially twice in one year. The game started off a little rocky, but we took control of it in the second half and came out on top."
Double domination
February 23, 2021
Sophomore Lucy Schonlau being guarded by senior Laney Schipper in the Westside vs Millard West game. Schipper and Schonlau combined for 31 points in this game. “We all just played the best we could and never gave up till the end,” sophomore Effie Golliday. “I just hope we can take that momentum to the rest of our season.”
Lady Cats upset the Warriors
February 23, 2021
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Podcasts
Spilling The Tech Podcast: Episode 9: Stock Market
Spilling The Tech Podcast: Episode 9: Stock Market
Jordan Bakar, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2021

Spilling the Tech: Episode 8: Renewable Energy Sustainability
Spilling the Tech: Episode 8: Renewable Energy Sustainability
February 22, 2021
Hot Mic: Episode One
Hot Mic: Episode One
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8TEEN and Quaranteen
8TEEN and Quaranteen
May 8, 2020
Spilling the Tech: Episode 7: Online Education Zoom
Spilling the Tech: Episode 7: Online Education Zoom
April 15, 2020
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