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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.

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Tanatswa Chivero

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief

Hi! My name is Tanatswa Chivero, and I am a Co-Editor in Chief for Wired. I am currently a senior, and this is my fourth year in journalism. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at [email protected]!

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Freddy Ortiz (Omaha South), Paul Wood, Salah Khair Allah, and Jonathan Wood pose at UNMC’s campus before class.

UNMC High School Alliance builds future careers

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
April 18, 2024
In support of Palestine, alumna Elise Smith (right) regularly rallies with her peers and other community members at 72nd and Dodge.

Westside alumna participates in local movement for Palestine

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
January 29, 2024
Image curtesy of Jeremy Stoll. Senior Ted Twit (second from right) leads his peers in completing a spell.

“Puffs” production transports audience to the wizarding world

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
December 1, 2023
Dowd’s time management has come back to reward her with a place at Columbia University.

Rower balances rigorous academics and impressive sporting achievements

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
December 1, 2023
Bramley was granted two-weeks leave, and arrived back home to spend his one year anniversary with his wife, Rachel.

A life of service to country and students

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
November 11, 2023
Image courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands YouTube. Henry-Fewell has had an enriching experience at her local Boys & Girls Club, and was rewarded for discussing how her experiences have changed her life.

Westside Student Receives “Youth of the Year” Award from Hawkins Family Boys & Girls Club

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
November 8, 2023
Observed annually on October 11, the International Day of the Girl Child was approved in 2011 by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight young girls’ achievements, as well as their struggles. Image curtesy of unicef.org.

Empowered: gifted students from around the world share sentiments on International Day of the Girl Child

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
October 11, 2023
Rick Painter organized the job fair to connect students with metro businesses that had immediate openings.

Westside High School holds job fair to advertise local openings

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
October 5, 2023
Lee attended “Lunch for the Girls” as the keynote speaker and spoke about her experiences struggling with using her voice.

Former BET CEO shares experiences with Girls Inc.

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
September 15, 2023
When you don't have a typical English sounding name, it's virtually impossible to avoid having someone mispronounce it.

‘Difficult’ names carry value

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
August 18, 2023
The social studies department focuses on preparing students for the future by showing different perspectives of historical events.

Social studies department aims to create global citizens through curriculum

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
May 18, 2023
Rezac and Limongi share an embrace after Westside wins the state football championship on November 21, 2022.

3-Star linebacker Teddy Rezac commits to Notre Dame

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
May 12, 2023
China has infiltrated the African economy to a level the U.S. could have never imagined.

The U.S. is finally waking up, but is it too late?

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
April 24, 2023
Writing allows club members to have a creative outlet to express their world views, emotions, and thoughts through the lens of narrative.

Creative Writing Club hosts student led author’s reading

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
April 20, 2023
Slanec embraces a friend at the conclusion of the protest across the street from Westside High School

Westside students walk out in opposition to LB 574

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
March 31, 2023
Sophomore Ian Skiermont spends time refereeing soccer games in addition to his busy school schedule.

Westside Sophomore Finds Success Refereeing

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
March 20, 2023
Enola Zaloshivili enjoys making TikToks for her Georgian community during her time at Westside.

Westside Foreign Exchange Student Shares American Experience Through TikTok

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023
Westside’s Winter Sports Spirit Night will be sponsored by the Westside Athletic Club.

Westside Athletic Club Sponsors Winter Sports Spirit Night to Showcase Student Athletes

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
January 31, 2023
Westside is attempting to recover $10 million in funds that were given to other Omaha entities.

Westside Community Schools sues OPS over unpaid funds

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
October 24, 2022
Nurse Matthews said that the effects of both smoking and vaping are being studied, but the long term effects will be most prevalent in the current generation.

Easy Access to Drugs Causes Concern Among Staff

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
October 7, 2022
Sisters Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar discuss their experiences with racism while growing up in Omaha.

Omaha natives return to talk about book detailing stories of racism

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
October 7, 2022

Tomfoolery Ep. 2 – Trusty Taryn!

Tanatswa Chivero and Taryn Atwater
April 29, 2022

Tomfoolery Ep. 1 – Technical Difficulties

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
April 7, 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
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[Photo] Westside Announces New Mascot to Spur District Pride

Aubrey LeClair, Content Diversity Editor
February 9, 2022
Westside Community Schools announced Friday, Jan 21 that Dr. Jay Dostal, currently Principal at Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has accepted the position of Principal at Westside High School.

Westside Community Schools Announces Dr. Jay Dostal as Principal

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
January 21, 2022
The Pep Rally will include a preview for upcoming winter sports and a send-off for the championship football game.

Westside to Host Student Pep Rally

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
November 23, 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.

[Photo] Cabaret: Bringing Broadway Back

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
November 22, 2021
Westside Community Schools recently eliminated the mask mandate that had been in affect from August 30.

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Dr. Mark Weichel said WE-SIDE is taking initiation to make a change in the district.

WE-SIDE Seeks to Promote Equity and Inclusion District Wide

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
October 12, 2021
WE-SIDE plans to fully insert itself into the fabric of the district.

The Westside Girl's Tennis Team will have a new head coach for the 2021-2022 season.

Lakota Fielder said he hopes the Transition Program will help him continue to grow his dog treats business.

Transition Program Helps Student Grow his Business

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
May 24, 2021
Westside's esports team will begin in the fall of the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] Westside High School Starts Esports Team

Samantha Marvin, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
Opperman and Aranda sent out an email this Wednesday in regards to the incident.

Administration Responds to George Floyd Reenactment Incident

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
April 29, 2021
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Global Intolerance gives students a better understanding of mass exterminations throughout history.

Global Intolerance Offers New Perspectives for Students

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
February 1, 2021
New Netflix original Bridgerton follows high-scoiety romance in London.

[Photo] Series Review: Bridgerton on Netflix

Rachel Dowd, Wired Managing Editor
January 22, 2021
Occasionally, the Café Express closes based off of the number of staff present.

Café Closes Sporadically Due to Staffing Shortages

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
November 16, 2020
"Probably when you're trying to talk to them [people] and then they're totally not listening because they're choosing not to listen and then ignore you, and then get mad if you don't want to talk about their problems," freshman Aylah Pursley.

Humans of Westside: What is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
November 13, 2020
"Trash on the floor, because there is a garbage can and it doesn't belong on the floor," Custodian Rick Murphy.

"People lying, because why don't they just be truthful? Lies just compound on each other and if you just tell the truth we can figure it out," Assistant Principal Lois Rasgorshek.

"When people don't shut my door because my mom comes in my room and opens my door, and I need privacy," freshman Kylen Haffner.

"When people eat with their mouth full because it's gross, it's weird," freshman Emily Erives.

"Not turning the light off, because if you're not in the room it doesn't need to be on, therefore my bill doesn't need to go up," Educational Assistant Alicia

"People talking during movies when I'm trying to pay attention," Chase Tonkinson, Special Services

"My biggest pet peeve is slow walkers in the hallway ‘cause I always want to go faster and get where I want to be without people," freshman Cece Gerard.

"When people wear their masks below their nose because it’s so pointless so like you might as well walk around with no mask on, because it defeats the whole purpose and I don’t want to get your germs," freshman Lexi Brian.

"My biggest pet peeve is people who don't work hard because it takes away from the group," sophomore Wesley Okafor.

AP Government candidates hang posters in the hallway to promote their campaign.

[Photo] AP Government Class to Hold Mock Election

Aubrey LeClair, Content Diversity Editor
October 22, 2020
Students in Chef Alice Smith's Foods class learn how to use palette knives when they frost cakes.

Photo Gallery: Baking in Foods

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
October 13, 2020
The all state choir will not be able to perform live at UNL.

All-State Auditions to be Held In Person

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
October 9, 2020
Global Geography's annual culture fair will be held online due to COVID-19.

Global Geography Students Share Culture Project with Peers

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
October 8, 2020
Westside football players wear masks during practices and games to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Westside Football Tackles Practices with COVID-19 Precautions

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
September 18, 2020
The new arrows in the hallway direct the flow of traffic to de-densify according to new COVID-19 safety measures.

Upperclassmen Share Thoughts on Traffic Flow

Tanatswa Chivero, Co-Editor in Chief
September 14, 2020
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