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The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

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Beyoncé’s ‘RENAISSANCE’ proved itself to be an album of the ages with its iconic tracks and incredible performance. Listened by thousands across the world this album found a way to unite and enlighten its viewers, and it’s no surprise it was recognized as one of the best albums of the year. At the 2023 Grammys Beyoncés win for Best Dance/Electronic Album for 'RENAISSANCE' put her Grammy total at 32, the most of all time. After winning the award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album, Beyoncé now holds the all-time record for most Grammy wins.

Reinventing the “Renaissance”

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2023
Students in Florida staged walkouts in early March over the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which effectively prohibits classroom instruction on LGBTQ+ topics.

Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill is dangerous

Morgan Weir, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2022
Donating blood at the Millard West blood drive, sponsored by HOSA, senior Luke Hudek waits for a Red Cross nurse to find a usable vein. Red blood cell and platelet transfusions can not be manufactured and can only come from donations. “This was my first time donating blood,” Hudek said. “I decided to donate because I knew it was for a good cause. Donating blood is important because it can save lives and it doesn’t have any harm on the person donating.”

The RapidPass needs a rapid update

Kaitlin Reynolds, News Director
September 28, 2021

Inclusivity at West

Avery Looney and Sadie Smith
September 16, 2021
Jungle Cruise made its way to the theaters on July 30, 2021.

Cruising into new content

Kaitlin Reynolds, News Director
September 3, 2021
“The Mitchells vs the Machines” provides plenty of good laughs and action-packed adventure sure to make the whole family fall in love with the dysfunctional Mitchells.

The Mitchells made my day

Emma Baker, Catalyst Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2021
The reality most students in the LGBTQ community is harassment and bullying by others. To stop this, changes need to be made to schools across America to show support for these students and help them feel safe.

LGBTQ+ students still struggle within schools

Alexis Bahensky, Cartoonist
October 13, 2020
Recently more men have been wearing makeup to express themselves.

Rewriting fashion

Logan Berggren, Feature Editor
November 18, 2019
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