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Benjamin Kutler, Wired Managing Editor

Hi, my name is Benjamin Kutler! I am a Managing Editor for Westside Wired this year. I am currently a junior and this is my third year on Wired. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at [email protected]

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Opperman and Aranda sent out an email this Wednesday in regards to the incident.

[Photo] Administration Responds to George Floyd Reenactment Incident

April 29, 2021
Educational workers, such as teachers at Westside, were recently allowed to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

Westside Teachers Given Opportunity to Receive Vaccine

March 26, 2021
Some changes to this year's Prom include requiring everyone to wear masks and changing the location to the football field.

[Photo] Principal Opperman Announces Changes to This Year’s Prom

March 9, 2021
An email was sent out to members of the Westside community in regards to an Adolf Hitler quote being displayed at Westside Middle School.

Hitler Quote Displayed at Westside Middle School Prompts Action from District Administration

February 8, 2021
Esport opportunities, including tournaments and a future esports team, are opening up for Westside students.

Esports Opportunities Beginning to Arise for Westside Students

January 20, 2021
Email updates on new positive COVID-19 cases in the school are now being sent to students.

COVID-19 Positive Case Updates Now Being Sent to Students

November 30, 2020
Senior Cole Payton shares his thoughts on if students should stay in school as COVID-19 cases increase.

Humans of Westside: Do you feel that it is safe to stay in school as COVID-19 cases increase?

November 17, 2020
Seven Westside seniors qualify as semifinalists for the National Merit scholarship.

Seven Westside Seniors Qualify as National Merit Semifinalists

October 12, 2020
IMCs are enforcing safety precautions in hopes to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Westside.

IMCs Enforce New Safety Guidelines as COVID-19 Precaution

September 15, 2020
This year's Red Shield squad is hopeful that COVID-19 restrictions won't hold them back from the student section state championship three-peat.

Red Shield Hopeful to Get Back in the Stadium

September 8, 2020
Westside sophomore Luke Steiner recently created buttons labeled 'Stand Apart to Stand Together' to promote social distancing.

[Video] Westside Student Creates Buttons to Promote Social Distancing

April 22, 2020
Various PE Classes have been forced to move online due to COVID-19, causing teachers and students to adjust.

PE Classes Move Online Due To COVID-19, Forces Adjustment For Teachers And Students

March 31, 2020
The CollegeBoard recently made adjustments to how students would be completing AP Exams this May.

CollegeBoard Announces Changes In AP Exam Testing Due To COVID-19

March 24, 2020
Westside High School will be offering summer school courses online this year due to COVID-19.

High School Students And Staff Receive Early Dismissal For State Basketball Game

March 9, 2020
Westside High School has introduced a new sports marketing club that will meet for the first time on Tuesday, March 3.

New Club Opens up Sports Marketing Opportunities

February 28, 2020
Engineering and Technology instructor Paul Cross tests out the new X-Carve machine the department recently purchased.

Engineering And Technology Department Purchases X-Carve 3D Carving Machine

February 21, 2020
The Westside Advisory Committee will be hosting a family fun night at Westbrook Elementary's Hawkins Family Boys and Girls Club on Sunday, March 1, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Westside Advisory Committee Hosts Hawkins Boys And Girls Clubs Family Fun Night

February 14, 2020
School Resource Officers Kilgore and Negrete received the Police Lifesaving Award for their brave actions in Sept. 2019.

Westside School Resource Officer Receives Award

January 28, 2020
Senior Jadin Booth scored 27 points in Saturday's exhibition game and will look to lead the team this season.

Westside Athletic Club Hosts Annual Spirit Night at Varsity Basketball Game

January 14, 2020
Spanish National Honors Society will host a fundraiser collecting spare change for the orphanage they are supporting in Peru.

Spanish National Honors Society Hosts Coin Drive Fundraiser

December 18, 2019
Dustin Talacko led the

“Stop The Bleed” Training Program Held At Westside

December 6, 2019
Westside will offer new courses at the high school for the 2020-21 school year.

Westside High School Offers New Courses For 2020-21 School Year

November 26, 2019
Westside Middle School students present ideas at Community Coffees.

Westside Superintendent Introduces Community Coffee Meetings

November 15, 2019
Westside's varsity show choir, ATSC, performs during Cabaret on Sunday, Nov. 3.

Westside Cabaret Alters Annual Raffle Fundraiser

November 5, 2019
Westside football player rushes in for a touchdown during their regular season matchup against Creighton Prep.

Westside Prepares For Second Matchup Against Prep For First Round Of State

October 29, 2019
Westside High School's Guidance IMC houses many ACT practice textbooks that are available for students

ACT To Allow Students To Retake Individual Sections

October 16, 2019
Westside has many different clubs and activities, some which house their own IMC for their members.

Westside Activities Offer Exclusive IMCs

October 15, 2019
Math Instructor Steven Emmerich sits at his crowded desk and helps students during his open mods.

Part 2: World Language And Math Departments Reflect On The Stress Of Teacher Cuts

October 7, 2019
Head of the Math Department Angela Mosier teaches a section of her Honors Geometry class.

[Photo] Math Department Most Impacted by Recent Teacher Cuts

September 24, 2019
Senior Ashleigh Madsen poses with her trumpet.

Senior becomes First Westside Student Selected for All-National Jazz Band

September 11, 2019
The Science department is looking to find a home for their ball python, Cedro.

Science Department Looking to Find a Home for One of Their Snakes

May 21, 2019
John Bombac teaches multiple classes in the ENT department.

ENT Teacher Wins Award for Stellar Work in the Classroom

May 9, 2019
Freshmen Ethan Newmyer and Carter Hogan wore the

Westside and Prep Lacrosse Teams Find Unity through Fundraising

April 30, 2019
The Unified Track team competes in events like the 100, the long jump, and the 4x1.

Running Together: Unified Track Opens up Opportunities for Special Education Students

April 22, 2019
The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions around the country.

PSA: Upcoming PreACT and ACT

April 1, 2019
Vivian Jacobitz, Neha Khalid, and Ciara Baumert (left to right) were chosen as this year's National Merit finalists.

Three Westside Seniors Become National Merit Finalists

March 14, 2019
Mayne St. Market opened in August of 2018 in Benson, NE.

[Video] Restaurant Review: Mayne St. Market

February 21, 2019
Intro to Criminal Justice focuses on learning about all aspects of the Criminal Justice field.

Intro to Criminal Justice Class Exceeds Expectations

January 30, 2019
On Dec. 13 students and staff experienced issues with the internet.

WiFi Issues Slowed Down the School Day

December 14, 2018
A White House funeral coach drives past the White House in Washington D.C.

America Mourns the Death of George H. W. Bush

December 11, 2018

Westside Mock Trial Team Finishes a Successful Season

December 4, 2018

[Video] Rania Hijazeen: Changing Lives, One Smile at a Time

November 27, 2018

Rockbrook Elementary School Honors Veterans in the Community

November 14, 2018

Future Einstein: Eighth Grade Student Tackles High School Math

October 30, 2018
Doing it All: New teacher impacting students inside and outside of the classroom

Doing it All: New teacher impacting students inside and outside of the classroom

September 5, 2018
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