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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.

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

Westside Wired
Sammy Marvin

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor

Howdy, my name is Sammy Marvin! I am a Managing Editor for Westside Wired. I am currently a senior and this is my fourth year on Wired. A fun fact about me is that I love lizards. If you have any questions or comments please contact me at [email protected].

All content by Sammy Marvin
Westside students ponder the morality of new genetic engineering process, more commonly known as “designer babies”.

Students at Westside debate the morality of ‘designer babies’

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
March 28, 2024
Student Abby Mutum creates the spring musical’s set, Newsies, with her welding skills.

Student Abby Mutum takes on creation of Newsies set

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
February 21, 2024
Yellowtail Sashimi dish at new downtown restaurant Memoir was the highlight of my meal.

Downtown restaurant Memoir eats and feeds

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
February 21, 2024
The Omaha Orpheum presented a musical classic this January with “Mamma Mia” featuring ABBA’s hit songs.

Orpheum presents captivating show of “Mamma Mia”

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
January 25, 2024
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Students and teachers satisfied with the return of the finals schedule

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
Administration cracks down on student tardiness by doing what’s called “tardy sweeps”.

Sweeping changes: administration enforces tardy sweeps for students caught late for class

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
December 13, 2023
NYU student wrongfully suspended for expressing her opinion of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Israel-Palestine conflict shouldn’t spread conflict among American education

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
December 8, 2023
The new attendance policy at Westside stresses the importance of students being at school all day, everyday.

New policy puts pressure on attendance

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
November 29, 2023
Students at Westside High School describe their unconventional holiday traditions.

Westside students weigh in on wacky traditions

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
November 3, 2023
Westside Theater worked hard to showcase their play of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime”.

Warrior Theater production features main character with autism

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
October 31, 2023
Girls Inc. mentor Rose McCoy shares her positive experiences while working with her mentee Ariana.

Girls Inc. Mentor Shapes the Future of the Omaha Community

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
October 23, 2023
Lee attended “Lunch for the Girls” as the keynote speaker and spoke about her experiences struggling with using her voice.

[Photo] Former BET CEO shares experiences with Girls Inc.

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
September 15, 2023

Westside Students Weigh In On Their Favorite “Girl Dinner”

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
August 30, 2023
Omaha Fashion Week 2023 was designed to mimic Omaha rave culture in the 1990s.

Omaha Fashion Week 2023 Review

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
March 6, 2023
Sophia Sims and Ian Steyskal provide a reflection on the 2023 bowling season.

Westside Bowlers Reflect on the Season

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
January 23, 2023
Bella Wesch helps Austin Ulmar throw a perfect shot.

Unified Bowling Season Comes to a Close

Kaleb Gass and Sammy Marvin
December 7, 2022
Westside teacher invited to U.S.A men’s basketball Americup

Westside teacher invited to U.S.A men’s basketball Americup

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
November 18, 2022
As of 2020, men were 4x more likely to commit suicide than women.

[Photo] Editorial: Men’s mental health often ignored

Westside Wired, Staff
November 7, 2022
Dr. Jay Dostal is the new Principal of Westside Highschool. In an interview he explains his plans for the future of our school.

Westside’s New Principal Has Big Goals for the Future

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
September 8, 2022
Celebrities at the 2022 Met Gala either hit the mark with their looks, or missed it completely.

2022 Met Gala Outfits Review

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
May 25, 2022
The Westside Girls Soccer Program uses VR headsets to strengthen their game IQ during the spring season.

Westside Girls Soccer Program Utilizes VR Headsets for Spring Season

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
May 10, 2022
Spanish National Honors Society and French Club students have been teaching their respective foreign languages to elementary students.

[Photo] Student-Teaching: French Club and Spanish National Honors Society

Areeb Siddiqui, Wired Co-Editor in Chief
May 3, 2022
“I don’t know if I can answer that [question]. I feel like there’s just a lot of information that we don’t know. This is an unprecedented event that we haven’t seen anything similar to for, like, eighty years. I think I’m in the camp with a lot of people where we are all in stunned disbelief. We don’t know a lot of negotiations and conversations that were happening behind closed doors, so I don’t think it’s probably very simple to say whether we should put our troops in or not. I know the international community is responding with sanctions right now, [but] sanctions have their positives and their drawbacks because typically it’s civilians that suffer the most with sanctions,” Social Studies Instructor Diane Schergin.

Humans of Westside: Do You Think the U.S. Has A Responsibility to Enter the Russia/Ukraine Conflict?

Sammy Marvin and Tanatswa Chivero
March 1, 2022
Rose Kent gives her “little act of candy” to student Reginald Thomas to brighten his day.

Rose Kent: The Candy Woman of Westside

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
February 15, 2022
The French Dispatch creates a whimsical, comical experience for viewers interested in seeing another one of Wes Anderson’s creative masterpieces.

The French Dispatch — Review

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
December 10, 2021
Students at Westside got the opportunity to audition for a solo with a song from a musical of their choice at our school’s performance, Cabaret: Broadway Is Back.

Cabaret: Bringing Broadway Back

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
November 22, 2021
The Westside High Band took part in the “Sounds of Excellence” competition on Saturday, October 9th.

Westside High School Band Takes Part In The “Sounds of Excellence” Competition

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
October 26, 2021
Director of Communications and Engagement Brandi Paul said the district is finding new ways to be more sustainable.

Leading the Way: Hillside Elementary First to Implement Composting Solution

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
October 25, 2021
After nearly 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Warrior Theater plans to resume their annual New York City trip.

Warrior Theater: On Broadway!

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
September 13, 2021
Humans of Westside: Now that vaccinations for 12-15 year olds have been approved by the FDA, will you be getting vaccinated? Why or why not?

Humans of Westside: Now that vaccinations for 12-15 year olds have been approved by the FDA, will you be getting vaccinated? Why or why not?

Samantha Marvin and Kaitlyn Atchinson
May 26, 2021
Westside's esports team will begin in the fall of the 2021-2022 school year.

Westside High School Starts Esports Team

Samantha Marvin, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
Cheer and Dance Team will be holding their tryouts for next school year.

Westside to Hold Cheer and Dance Team Tryouts

Samantha Marvin, Staff Writer
April 6, 2021
“I want to be a music teacher, so I’m supposed to audition for all of my colleges and usually that would be in person but this year it’s all virtual. I have to do auditions over Zoom,” senior Mara Summers.

Humans of Westside: How Has Your College Application Process Been Affected by COVID-19?

Samantha Marvin, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
The wall that held old record plaques from the 1970s and ‘80s is now being replaced with an updated record board that will allow new records to easily be put up over the years.

Little Theater Record Plaques to Be Replaced with Record Boards

Samantha Marvin, Staff Writer
February 1, 2021
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