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The Student News Site of Millard West High School

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Elizabeth Hahn

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor

Ellie is a senior and this is her second year being on staff. She loves to write in general, but specifically, she likes to write reviews and Opinion stories. Outside of school, Ellie loves to help out with the special needs team at her cheer gym, Cheer Xpress. She also participates in two cheerleading teams at that gym, and she loves to watch TV shows and movies.

All content by Elizabeth Hahn

Senior Sign-Off

Edison Geiler, Kaitlyn Willard, Olivia Oeth, Logan Berggren, Cody Bennett, Elizabeth Hahn, Bailey Christensen, and Mackenzie Gonzales
May 12, 2020
Ryan Murphy’s new mini-series, Hollywood, twists the reality of the way filmmaking was in the 1940s.

Rewriting the history of Hollywood

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
May 7, 2020
Many museums and other attractions are offering virtual tours online in light of social distancing, giving people a new activity to fill their time.

A new experience at home

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
April 28, 2020
Netflix’s new docuseries, Tiger King, is taking the world by storm, following big cat owner Joe Exotic and his wild life.

Murder, rivalries and tigers

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
April 15, 2020
The third season of On My Block recently came out on Netflix. It follows four friends in a difficult situation.

Same block, new challenges

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
April 2, 2020
The race to the nomination is rapidly changing, as a new frontrunner emerges, Joe Biden.

The battle to the nomination

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
March 24, 2020
Netflix’s new show, I Am Not Okay With This, gives a new perspective in growing up, as it follows a teen with superpowers.

I am definitely okay with this

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
March 5, 2020
Locke and Key brings adventure, magic, and new beginnings for the Locke family.

A High Key Series

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2020
Social media and cell phone use is making people less social. This problem is continuously increasing with new technological advances being made.

“Social” media isn’t so social

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
February 19, 2020
1917 shows the horrors of WWI and how far soldiers were willing to go to save one another.

An unforgettable war story

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2020

eLearning explained

Elizabeth Hahn and Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla
February 5, 2020
Netflix released a new show that goes into what collegiate cheerleading is like. It details the ups and downs and how much this sport means to the participants.

The real side of cheer

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
January 24, 2020
You season two is a satisfying continuation of the earlier set of episodes. Joe meets Love and wants to do whatever it takes to make her his. This drives him to many questionable actions.

Into the mind of a killer

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
January 14, 2020
Toxic masculinity is a problem in America that needs to be solved as soon as possible. There are many causes that lead men to this mindset. It’s necessary for society to raise respectful boys.

The issue of toxic masculinity

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2019
Many high schools don’t offer sign language as a course. This is unfair, as it excludes deaf students from more connections that could be made.

The benefits of ASL

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
December 13, 2019
Into the unknown

Into the unknown

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
December 5, 2019
Netflix recently came out with a new movie titled Let It Snow. This movie gives the audience a look into the lives of a group of teenagers after a blizzard hits their town. There are a few different stories that center around love and friendship. They all blend to create a nice conclusion.

Let it… No

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
November 26, 2019
Unrealistic beauty standards are a plague to today’s society. Women look around and see expectations of what to look like everywhere around them. This can lead to mental health issues and other issues. It can also cause women to try to change themselves to fit society’s image.

The toxicity of beauty standards

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
November 15, 2019
Many different streaming platforms exist. Above are highly popular services that are used in many households. Cable is becoming less and less favored as these platforms grow. Streaming is a quick and easy way to take in content on the go or at home.

Time to cut the cable cord

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2019
Original Miles (right) and New Miles (left) have to figure out how to share their life. At first, New Miles plans to take cash and run away. He realizes he can’t leave his “life” behind. This leads to all the problems that come in the season.

Sharing life with a clone

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2019
The Politician follows the campaign of Payton Hobart. He is trying to become student body president. The campaign gets messy on both sides and chaos ensues. Payton and his nemesis, Astrid, will do whatever it takes to win.

The Campaign of a Lifetime

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
October 11, 2019
The state website is the easiest way to register to vote in Nebraska. It can be found by searching “Official Nebraska Government Website.” There are guidelines in order to register to vote prior to turning 18 years old. However, teens who are already 18 can register right away with only a few clicks.

Registering to Vote: A Necessary Action

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
October 3, 2019
Tati Westbrook (left) took to YouTube to explain why she was ending her friendship with James Charles (right), which led to him being cancelled by angry fans.

Cancel Culture: A toxic trend

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2019

Le Smash

Elizabeth Hahn and Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla
September 12, 2019

JDRF Walk

Elizabeth Hahn and Katelyn Hahn
September 5, 2019
Sophomore Paige Seastedt participated in a PSA to promote inclusion. The premise was that no one should have to eat their lunch alone.

Changing The World Through Dance

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2019

TikTok Famous

Elizabeth Hahn and Kaitlyn Hahn
August 26, 2019

Chemistry Qual

Natalie Eljamal and Elizabeth Hahn
May 29, 2019
A lost tradition

A lost tradition

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019

Voice Acting

Elizabeth Hahn and Kiersten Watkins
May 15, 2019
Photo courtesy of Netflix

The people around Bundy

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019
Photo courtesy of ABC

Bless This Mess of a TV Show

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Photo courtesy of American Diabetes Association

The price of living

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Photo courtesy of Daily Motion

Preventing the End of the World

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
Photo courtesy of List Challenges

The Return of Our Childhood

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
Photo courtesy of Fangirlish

Taking a Foot Back

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
April 3, 2019
Photo courtesy of StyleCaster

Reunited At Last

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019

Sophia and Katie Cheer Feature

Elizabeth Hahn and Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla
March 6, 2019
Photo courtesy of The Heritage Herald

The Price of Being a Woman

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019

Fala’s Coffee Shop

Elizabeth Hahn and Kiersten Watkins
February 13, 2019

Snow Days with Dr. Sutfin

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla and Elizabeth Hahn
February 5, 2019
A Sea of Plastic

A Sea of Plastic

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
Photo courtesy of ScreenGeek

The Deadliest Puzzle

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019

Keeping Up With The Kats: Episode 2 – Olive Garden

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla, Elizabeth Hahn, and Taylor Mason
January 15, 2019

What are you plans for Winter Break?

Elizabeth Hahn and Taylor Mason
December 18, 2018
It’s Time to Unleash Your Inner Artist

It’s Time to Unleash Your Inner Artist

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

A New Twist on a Christmas Classic

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Photo courtesy of Sophia Vasquez

A Chance at a Dream

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018

Starbucks vs. Scooters

Taylor Mason and Elizabeth Hahn
November 12, 2018
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Should The Voting Age Be Lower?

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Blackfilm.com

The Path To Stardom

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018
Photo courtesy of IBTimes

Not Atypical Show

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018

LIVE from the Emmy Red Carpet

Taylor Mason and Elizabeth Hahn
September 25, 2018

YouTuber Dayna Overman

Taylor Mason and Elizabeth Hahn
September 19, 2018

MWHS Wildcat News (09.14.18)

Cole Filer, Gabe Paredes, Kaitlyn Willard, Cody Bennett, Noah Walls, Mackenzie Gonzales, Natalie Eljamal, Madelyn Augustine, Alexandra Dobesh, Taylor Mason, Elizabeth Hahn, Dalys Beanum, and Matthew Pleiss
September 14, 2018

Celebrating with a Quince

Taylor Mason and Elizabeth Hahn
September 10, 2018
Walking Her Way to a Cure

Walking Her Way to a Cure

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
The Execution of Carey Dean Moore

The Execution of Carey Dean Moore

Elizabeth Hahn, Staff Writer
August 27, 2018
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