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Teachers work to overcome hybrid learning challenges

Marinez Espinoza, Staff Writer

October 30, 2020

Teachers have had to adapt and change as a result of the pandemic and hybrid learning. From last year to this year, Greeley West teachers have been forced to learn to not use as much paper, teach some students over a screen, ho...

Senior Nathaniel Vigil shows off one of his latest pieces of balloon art. Vigil picked up the hobby last Spring when coronavirus forced Americans into isolation.

West balloon artist discovers hobby, new passion during coronavirus isolation

October 29, 2020

Off blocks provide adjusted school hours for upper classmen

Armando Lopez, Staff Writer

October 29, 2020

As Greeley West students entered their second quarter of the school year, students were given a whole new schedule that may have provided a new order of classes. This begs the question: is it better to get out of school ear...

Mr. Tom Nugent talks to his homeroom class on Tuesday. Nugent is now a full-time Spartan after being part-time for the past eight years.

Eight was enough: Nugent leaves Chappelow to focus career on GWHS full-time

October 27, 2020

Ms. Lauren Rodgers teachers her history class last week. Rodgers is one of the new teachers at West integrating technology and teaching online.

New social studies teachers integrate technology into lessons

October 1, 2020

Social studies teacher Mr. Ky Dietz holds a mock trial outside on Tuesday, soaking up the sun.

Spartans enjoy fall weather around campus

September 29, 2020

West students talk social media connections, distractions

Landry Young, Staff Writer

September 28, 2020

Social media is an epidemic among all generations but specifically the younger ones. Everyone has some relation to tech; for many, it is a simple cell phone. The question is: how much do we know about the industry behind our d...

Ms. Amanda Jones poses for a photo after a race she recently ran. Jones is the new assistant principal at Greeley West.

West welcomes new assistant principal

September 18, 2020

Reactions vary in regards to quarter-system schedule

Nathaniel Rudolph, Staff Writer

September 18, 2020

For many students and staff, this year has been full of unexpected changes and difficulties. Schedules have been one of the most challenging aspects of this new year. Building the master schedule for any school is a challenge...

How has the six feet distanced you?

Tani Schuttler

September 16, 2020

Keeping a distance from those you love can be challenging, and this year especially since we are further apart than we’re all generally accustomed too. Taking a deep dive into the effects of Covid-19 on families and friends since t...

Working in the wood shop has presented challenges in this era of

Constructions trades classes overcome ‘hands off’ policies during COVID protocols

September 16, 2020

Students adjust to quarter schedule system, cohorting

Nizhoni Ortiz, Staff Writer

September 16, 2020

Beginning the new school year, Greeley West High School moved from a semester grading period to quarters. This change was a safety precaution implemented to avoid the number of passing periods where students had to be in contac...