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Westside Wired
The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside.

Westside Wired
The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside.

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LiveWired: WHS Varsity Baseball vs. Millard North

Aren Rendell, James Buckley, and
April 17, 2015

LiveWired: Varsity Baseball vs. Creighton Prep

Aren Rendell, Clair Selby, and James Buckley
April 17, 2015
Graphic by Allie Laing

A SHORTFALL: Budget forces district to make tough decisions

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
April 17, 2015

Oakdale Boiler Room from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

$79.9 MILLION BOND ISSUE: District buildings showing signs of age

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
April 14, 2015
Seniors Njali Kowa and Jennifer Ahn, along with sophomore Zane Watanabe and a few other students, help pack meals during the Westside Kids Against Hunger 50,000 meal event Thursday, April 9. 150 students and staff showed up to pack meals. Photo by Aren Rendell

Kids Against Hunger Club packs 50,000 meals during late start

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
April 10, 2015
Then-junior Robert Wiseman dribbles the ball around a Creighton Prep defender during last season's state tournament semifinal. Wiseman will be one of Westside's top players this season. Photo by Clair Selby

LIVEWIRED: WHS Boys Soccer vs. Creighton Prep

Aren Rendell and Tim Graves
March 30, 2015
Then-junior Robert Wiseman dribbles the ball around a Creighton Prep defender during last season's state tournament semifinal. Wiseman will be one of Westside's top players this season. Photo by Clair Selby

LIVEWIRED: WHS Boys and Girls Soccer vs. Lincoln East

Aren Rendell and Tim Graves
March 27, 2015
Senior Shaket Chaudhary packs meals at the Kids Against Hunger Million Meal March in April 2014. Chaudhary is doing one of the parts of the packing process assembly line. Photo courtesy of Max Slosburg

FIGHTING HUNGER: Club organizes event to put late start to good use

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
March 27, 2015
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[Photo] PREVIEW: Girls Tennis

Jack Cohen, Staff Writer
March 25, 2015
Then-junior Robert Wiseman dribbles the ball around a Creighton Prep defender during last season's state tournament semifinal. Wiseman will be one of Westside's top players this season. Photo by Clair Selby

LIVEWIRED: WHS Boys Soccer vs. Skutt Catholic

Aren Rendell and Nata Ward
March 20, 2015
Then-junior Mike Waldron hits a ball into play during Westside's baseball state championship game victory last season. Waldron and his twin brother, Matt, will be two of the team's top returners as it goes for a three-peat. Photo by Aren Rendell

LIVEWIRED: WHS Baseball vs. LNE, LSW

Ande Bilyeu and Aren Rendell
March 20, 2015
Senior AJ Nolin, one of the golf team's two most experienced returners, follows through on a swing during practice. Nolin played in nine varsity tournaments for the Warriors last season. Photo by John Ficenic

PREVIEW: Boys Golf

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
March 19, 2015

Principal sends Westside parents email about potential bomb, gun threat

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coorinator
March 16, 2015
School board unanimously passes $79.9 million bond resolution

School board unanimously passes $79.9 million bond resolution

Kati LeFebvre, Aren Rendell, and Clair Selby
March 9, 2015

Girls Varsity State Basketball Championship from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

STATE BASKETBALL: Warriors beat Norfolk, win Class A state title

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
March 7, 2015

STATE BASKETBALL: Westside headed to championship game after semifinal victory

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
March 7, 2015

STATE BASKETBALL: Girls advance with win over Millard West

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
March 5, 2015
Wikipedia Commons

ICYMI: Nebraska gay marriage ban lifted by judge, state appeals decision

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
March 3, 2015

LIVEWIRED: WHS vs. Fremont Varsity Basketball

Tim Graves, Aren Rendell, Kati Lefebvre, and Clair Selby
February 27, 2015

LIVEWIRED: WHS Girls District Finals

Sam Frankel, Aren Rendell, Kati Lefebvre, and Clair Selby
February 26, 2015

LIVEWIRED: WHS vs. Lincoln Southeast Girls Varsity Districts Basketball

Sam Frankel, Aren Rendell, and Clair Selby
February 24, 2015

LIVEWIRED: WHS vs. Omaha North Varsity Basketball

Tim Graves, Aren Rendell, James Buckley, and Jack Cohen
February 13, 2015

LIVEWIRED: WHS Swimming vs. Ralston (Senior Night)

Aren Rendell and Kati Lefebvre
February 10, 2015
10 Gold Key-winner Jenny Solheim's "Norwegian Fiddler," which was named an American Visions Nominee. Photo courtesy of Shawn Blevins

Westside earns most Nebraska Scholastic Art awards

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
February 5, 2015
Seniors John Neubaum and Luis Torres talk to a representative from HDR during Westside's STEM career fair Wednesday, Jan. 28. Photo by Aren Rendell

Westside hosts first of four career fairs

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
January 30, 2015
U.S. House Representative and Westside alum Brad Ashford poses with members of Westside's choir during the congressman's Omaha ceremonial swearing in Monday, Jan. 26. The choir performed two songs: "America the Beautiful" and "Who Are the Brave." Photo by Sarah Lemke

Westside choir students perform as WHS alum and Congressman Brad Ashford ceremonially sworn in

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
January 26, 2015
Throwback Thursday: Pete Ricketts in the 1982, his senior year, Shield. Courtesy of the 1982 Shield

Q&A with Governor of Nebraska and Westside alum Pete Ricketts

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
January 23, 2015

LiveWired: WHS vs. Millard North Varsity Basketball

Jack Cohen, James Buckley, Tim Graves, and Aren Rendell
January 22, 2015

LiveWired: WHS vs. Norfolk Varsity Basketball

Tim Graves, Clair Selby, Connor Flairty, and Aren Rendell
January 16, 2015
CLASS SIGN-UP: Westside Wired gives you seven class ideas

CLASS SIGN-UP: Westside Wired gives you seven class ideas

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
January 13, 2015

WHS vs. Kearney Varsity Basketball

Tim Graves, Aren Rendell, Clair Selby, Connor Flairty, and Jack Cohen
January 9, 2015

WHS vs. Papillion-La Vista Varsity Basketball

Clair Selby, James Buckley, Aren Rendell, Connor Flairty, and Tim Graves
January 9, 2015
Congressman Brad Ashford poses with senior Tom Ashford in front of the U.S. House Representative's new office in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, Jan. 7. Brad, a Westside graduate, was later sworn into office. Photo courtesy of Tom Ashford

Westside alums swear into two of Nebraska’s six most important elected offices

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
January 8, 2015

JACK AND JACK: Westside alums sit down for a Q & A from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

[Video] JACK AND JACK: Wired caught up with the social media stars and Westside alums after their concert in Omaha

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
January 5, 2015
FINALS: Senior shares the keys to success

FINALS: Senior shares the keys to success

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
December 17, 2014

LIVEWIRED: WHS vs. Benson Boys and Girls Basketball

Aren Rendell, Jack Cohen, Tim Graves, and James Buckley
December 9, 2014
Freshman Abbie Smith pays for lunch by placing her finger on the biometric finger scanner Thursday, Dec. 4. The scanner was put into effect Tuesday, Dec. 2. Photo by Sarah Lemke

New lunch payment system gets off to a slow start

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
December 5, 2014

Mr. WHS Highlights from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

Mr. WHS event brings laughs, raises money for Make-A-Wish

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
November 21, 2014
Senior Matt Waldron throws to first base to get an out for the Westside baseball team in its 7-3 victory over Creighton Prep in the 2014 spring state championship May 22. Waldron signed to Nebraska Nov. 19. Photo by Aren Rendell

Senior baseball standout commits to play Division I baseball

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
November 20, 2014
Senior girls huddle for a pre-game pep talk before the students vs. staff basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 19. The staff picked up the win, 43-40. Photo by Aren Rendell

Staff holds off students for third straight students vs. staff basketball game victory

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
November 20, 2014
New lunch payment features finger scanning

New lunch payment features finger scanning

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
November 11, 2014

Westside vs. Millard West from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

RECAP: Westside falls in first round of playoffs

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
November 2, 2014
Senior Mitch Schenkelberg lowers his shoulder as a Fremont defender tries to bring him down during Westside's 60-27 victory over Fremont Friday, Oct. 23. Westside faces Millard West at 7:30 p.m. in the opening round of the state tournament. Photo by Clair Selby

PREVIEW: Football returns to state tournament a year after reaching title game

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
October 31, 2014

Westside vs. Fremont from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

RECAP: Westside picks up district title, will face Millard West in first round of playoffs

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
October 26, 2014

Fremont Pre-Cap- 1 from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

PREVIEW: Football prepares to battle for district title

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
October 23, 2014

Westside vs. Columbus from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

RECAP: Football clinches playoff berth in Homecoming victory

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
October 13, 2014

How to tie a Tie from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

Don’t know how to tie a tie? We’ve got you covered

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
October 10, 2014

Merica Precap from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

PREVIEW: Westside looks to clinch playoff berth

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
October 10, 2014
The Class of 2015 Homecoming Court. Photo by Sarah Lemke

Homecoming King and Queen Candidates announced, voting opens

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
October 9, 2014

Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

Homecoming King and Queen Candidates announced, voting opens

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
October 9, 2014

Westside vs. Burke from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

RECAP: Westside falls at winless Burke, moves to 3-3

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
October 6, 2014

Grand Island vs. Westside from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

RECAP: Warriors upset No. 3-ranked Islanders, stay undefeated in district play

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 29, 2014

Toga Precap from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

PREVIEW: Westside heads to Grand Island to face the 4-0 Islanders

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 25, 2014

LNE from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

RECAP: Westside routs Lincoln Northeast, stays undefeated in district play

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 21, 2014
iOS 8: Update provides small, useful changes

iOS 8: Update provides small, useful changes

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 19, 2014

Precap - WHS vs. Lincoln NE from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

PREVIEW: No. 10-ranked Warriors look to start 2-0 in district play

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 19, 2014

Westside tennis beats Papillion-La Vista

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 16, 2014

Millard south from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

RECAP: Football beats Millard South, picks up first win of the season

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 14, 2014

Precap - Millard South from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

PREVIEW: Football looks to break into the win column

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 12, 2014
The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will be significantly larger than the iPhone 5s, Apple's current iPhone model. This graphic shows the size differences. Graphic by CRAZE Magazine's Allie Laing

ICYMI: Apple releases new iPhones, Apple Watch and iOS 8

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 9, 2014
An iPhone 5s and Apple's iOS 8 preview page open on a computer are pictured. iOS 8 will be released for download Wednesday, Sept. 17. Photo by Courtney Strayer

APPLE’S PRODUCT RELEASE: How will it affect you?

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 8, 2014

Boys tennis places third in Kearney tournament

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 7, 2014

Westside vs. Prep from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

RECAP: Westside falls to rival, moves to 0-2

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 7, 2014

Tennis beats Papillion-La Vista South

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 5, 2014
The Westside football team runs onto the field before its week one game against Bellevue West. Westside plays Creighton Prep tonight at 7 p.m. at Burke High School. Photo by Clair Selby

Westside looks to beat rival for third straight time, get to .500

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 5, 2014

Boys Tennis vs. Millard South

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 2, 2014

Tennis vs. Lincoln Southwest

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 1, 2014
RECAP: Mistakes, inexperience put Westside at 0-1 to start season

RECAP: Mistakes, inexperience put Westside at 0-1 to start season

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
September 1, 2014

precap - Bellevue West from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

PREVIEW: Football looks to tackle week one foe

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
August 28, 2014

KB’s campaign comes to an end in the semifinals

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
August 19, 2014
Welcome To Westside Journalism

Welcome To Westside Journalism

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
August 13, 2014
Complaining about complaining

Complaining about complaining

Aren Rendell, Westside Media Group Coordinator
August 13, 2014
Final thoughts on finals day

Final thoughts on finals day

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 28, 2014

[Video] No. 1 singles and doubles take first, girls tennis takes state

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 27, 2014

No. 1 Singles and Doubles Advance to Tennis State Finals

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 23, 2014

[Video] Baseball State Championship Game Highlights

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 23, 2014

STATE CHAMPIONS: Senior pitches complete game, gives Westside its second straight spring title

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 22, 2014
Senior Lukas Greene hugs his teamate after the Westside boys varsity soccer team's 1-0 loss to Lincoln Southwest in the NSAA Class A State Championship Game. The team's runner-up trophy is the soccer program's second in three years. Photo by Clair Selby

Boys soccer falls to Lincoln Southwest, claims state runner-up trophy

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 21, 2014
Varsity golfer senior Tom Stegman follows through on a swing during a practice at Benson Golf Course April 8. Stegman shot an 80 during the district tournament at Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln. Photo by John Ficenec

Boys golf takes fifth in district tournament, misses state cut

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 20, 2014
ICYMI: Boys varsity soccer is headed to the state championship

ICYMI: Boys varsity soccer is headed to the state championship

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 19, 2014

Girls Tennis Takes Second at Metros, Prepares for State

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 16, 2014
Varsity golfer senior Tom Stegman follows through on a swing during a practice at Benson Golf Course April 8. Stegman shot an 80 during the district tournament at Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln. Photo by John Ficenec

Boys Golf Competes at Metros, Prepares for Districts

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
May 14, 2014

Girls soccer falls in first round of state in penalty kicks

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
May 14, 2014

Baseball Wins District Title, is Seeded First at State

Aren Rendell, Westside Journalism Media Coordinator
May 12, 2014
BOYS SOCCER: Westside's district seeding improves after Omaha South forced to forfeit seven games

BOYS SOCCER: Westside’s district seeding improves after Omaha South forced to forfeit seven games

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
April 29, 2014
New Computers, Other Possible Tech Changes Discussed at School Board Meeting

New Computers, Other Possible Tech Changes Discussed at School Board Meeting

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
April 8, 2014
Tired of Being Tired: Why Westside should implement a later school start time

Tired of Being Tired: Why Westside should implement a later school start time

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
April 4, 2014
Westside head boys basketball coach Brian Nemecek hugs his son, senior basketball player Brock Nemecek, after presenting him with his state runner-up medal following Westside's 56-50 loss to Bellevue West. Nemecek coached the Warriors to a 21-6 season. Photo by Olivia Beier

Boys Basketball Finishes Season As Class A Runner-Up

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
March 15, 2014
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOUND: Senior hits free throws to send game to OT, Warriors win

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOUND: Senior hits free throws to send game to OT, Warriors win

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
March 14, 2014
Boys basketball headed to state tournament semi-final

Boys basketball headed to state tournament semi-final

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
March 13, 2014
Senior Tom Stegman draws out a play for his team during his team's championship game Sunday, March 2. This past season was Stegman's third with the team. Photo courtesy of Kate Stegman

Seniors experience the other side of coaching

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
March 10, 2014

Westside High School Basketball Reel from Warrior Television on Vimeo.

UPDATE: State Tournament Bracket Released: Boys Basketball Wins District Championship, Headed to State Tournament

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
March 6, 2014
Senior Kevin Metoyer goes up for a layup in the boys varsity basketball game against Millard North Saturday, March 1. The team plays against Papillion-La Vista at 7 p.m. today at Westside. Photo by Clair Selby

Boys Basketball Moves On To District Final

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
March 3, 2014
Photo Courtesy of Marc Oswald

Westside Hires New Cafeteria Assistant Manager

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
February 28, 2014
Senior Terry Edwards cleans a buret in the Honors Chemistry Lab at Westside. Edwards placed first in the chemistry lab competition at the Science Olympiad. Photo by Jakob Phillips

Westside students place first at Science Olympiad regional

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
February 27, 2014
Varsity basketball player senior Michael Herrmann looks to pass the ball to a teammate in a varsity basketball game against Omaha Benson. Herrmann scored 17 points in the Warriors 75-46 win over North Platte Friday, Jan. 25.

BOYS BASKETBALL RECAP/PREVIEW: Feb. 7 through Feb. 13

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
February 14, 2014
Senior Tom Young prepares to block an Omaha North defender as senior Christian Hagan takes a snap during the football state championship Tuesday, Nov. 26. Young and Hagan both signed on National Signing Day. Photo by Clair Selby

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Seven football players sign

Tyler Siegel, Aren Rendell, and Sam Frankel
February 10, 2014
BOYS BASKETBALL RECAP, PREVIEW: Warriors prepare to face top-ranked opponents

BOYS BASKETBALL RECAP, PREVIEW: Warriors prepare to face top-ranked opponents

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
February 7, 2014
Westside art receives 123 Nebraska Scholastic Art awards

Westside art receives 123 Nebraska Scholastic Art awards

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
February 7, 2014
Head varsity tennis coach Kim Gradoville looks on at the boys tennis dual against Creighton Prep Monday, Oct. 8. Gradoville is in her 13th year of coaching at Westside. Photo by John Ficenic

Award-Winning: Westside coaches honored by peers

Aren Rendell, Copy Editor
January 31, 2014
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