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The Zephyr

The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

Ava Angle

Ava Angle, Opinion Editor

Ava Angle is a senior and first year Opinion Editor. This is her third year writing on Opinion for the Zephyr. Ava still LOVES cats and enjoys listening to 2000’s rock bands. When she’s not in class you can find her replaying cd’s in her car and buying her typical mocha peanut butter frappe from Ketchie Creek (where Lena works.)

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Class of 2025 Senior Map

Class of 2025 Senior Map

Emily Viands and Ava Angle May 1, 2025

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Pink sheep from "A Minecraft Movie"

Block-Buster: “A Minecraft Movie” review

Ava Angle, Opinion Editor April 30, 2025

After the movie adaption releases of “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” a Minecraft movie adaptation hitting the theaters was very predictable. Although, after it was...

Handmade paper flowers and love notes.

Made With Love: Crafty gifts for couples

Ava Angle, Opinion Editor February 28, 2025

When it comes to gift-giving, not everyone is an easy buy. Some people have interests that can make it tricky or even impossible to find a gift for. But when it comes to buying a gift for a significant...

Snowy Christmas scenery. (Lena Pearson)

Christmas is One of the Worst Holidays

Ava Angle, Opinion Editor December 10, 2024

Whenever someone is asked what their favorite holiday is, nine times out of ten their answer will be Christmas. If they respond with any other holiday, they will most likely be met with a rebuttal or a...

Halloween playlist on computer

On Your Mark, Get Set, Scare: Best ways to get ready for Halloween

Ava Angle, Opinion Editor October 29, 2024

Halloween is one of the most popular and beloved holidays out of the entire year, especially by yours truly. It gives people a chance to disconnect from reality and become whoever or whatever they want...

All of West's Scholastic winners show their Certificates of Recognition

[Photo] A Brush of Success: Three West students win Scholastic National Art Awards

Abbie Leonard, Features Editor October 4, 2024

All of West's Scholastic winners show their Certificates of Recognition

Chappell Roan clapping back at rude paparazzi.

Stop Idolizing Strangers: Celebrities have boundaries too

Ava Angle, Opinion Editor October 2, 2024

Fame has always been considered to be a concept with a shiny cover and an ugly background. It takes a lot of work to get to the top, no matter what you choose to specialize in. As a celebrity, all eyes...

Missing mirror in the bathroom

Bail Me Out: New regulations are dehumanizing

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer May 30, 2024

My freshman year was one to remember; we were fresh out of COVID and everyone was back to attending school in person. This was so far my best year. Whenever I heard someone complain about our school, I...

A nice sunny day

Nature’s Medicine: The heat’s cure of seasonal depression

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer May 30, 2024

I used to hate warm weather: mosquito bites, sweat, bland outfits and sunburns. I would avoid going to the beach and opt out of the pool whenever I had the chance. Past me would have preferred a thunderstorm...

Hip Chics Formal Wear.

[Photo] PROMising Dresses: 2024 Prom dress trends

March 26, 2024

Hip Chics Formal Wear.

Student reading "Heartstopper" graphic novel

[Photo] Need for Authenticity: Exploring misrepresentation of gay men in entertainment

Garrin Reiter, Opinion Writer March 12, 2024

Student reading "Heartstopper" graphic novel

The Drunk Elephant section of Sephora

New Generation of Satan Spawns: Generation Alpha needs help

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

Generation Alpha has been sabotaged from birth and it starts with the amount of millennial parents throwing electronics at their kids to avoid parenting. Generation Alpha kids born from 2010 until now,...

Still from "Five Nights at Freddy's"

Together, Are we Really FNAF? Five Nights at Freddy’s movie review

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer November 22, 2023

Since the first announcement in April 2015, fans have patiently awaited the movie adaptation of the infamous horror game series, “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” By October, 8 years later, the movie was...

Student blocking international artist on spotify.

The Ongoing Pandemic of Xenophobia: America’s stereotypes of foreign media

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer October 26, 2023

Growing up, I was always very fond of Asian media; “Naruto” and “Dragon Ball Z” were my “Bob the Builder” and “Dora the Explorer.” With that being said, I'm no stranger to the bullying...

Student uses various methods to romanticize their school experience.

Romanticizing School 101: Tips on making the best of your high school career

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer September 15, 2023

Every year when freshmen take their first step on campus, they quickly realize that high school is nothing like the movies. Flashy lockers and weekly parties are nowhere to be seen. Most students stick...

Melanie Martinez's new album "PORTALS" cover.

End of the “Crybaby” Trilogy: Melanie Martinez “PORTALS” review

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer April 28, 2023

This is it, our beloved Crybaby is no more. After eight years of supporting Melanie Martinez's iconic persona “Crybaby,” she decided it was time to put the album trilogy to rest. Her new album “PORTALS,"...

Rock announces the upcoming musical, "Bye Bye, Birdie"

Blast from the Past: Drama Department welcomes alumni for 20 year reunion

Ava Angle, News Guest Writer March 22, 2023

This year's stage isn’t just for current students. On March 25, the last performance day of “Bye Bye Birdie,” former students who performed the same musical in 2003 will be coming to West. Drama...

Two West students annotate books on a date.

Different dates for different romantics

Ava Angle, Features Guest Writer February 15, 2023

A “go-to” date often consists of grabbing coffee or going to the movies, but those cliché ideas can become underwhelming. Some couples prefer a more immersive activity to do with their partner. Unique...

Two girls are friends despite their differences in appearance.

“Pick me” culture and internalized misogyny is getting out of hand

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer January 23, 2023

The insult “pick me” has been passed around West as well as social media, to call out the girls who put their long brunette hair in messy buns and hang with the boys. Wiktionary describes this insult...

West Student looks disgusted and confused at sex ed materials

The Stigma Needs to End: Sex ed needs an update

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer December 16, 2022

(Content warning: Mentions of SA) I was in fifth grade when I first learned about puberty. My elementary school was very innocent in my eyes; the most inappropriate incident that occurred was two girls...

Students Say What: What is the strangest Christmas gift you’ve ever received?

Students Say What: What is the strangest Christmas gift you’ve ever received?

Ava Angle and Lena Pearson December 16, 2022

As the holidays roll around, Santa Claus isn’t the only one coming to town. In preparation for the weird relatives and even weirder presents this season, Titans share some of the strangest Christmas...

Woman watching gay anime characters kiss

Women Need to Give Up on Having a Gay Best Friend: Stop fetishizing gay men

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer November 16, 2022

Many women are guilty of fetishizing gay men and it’s revolting. From the desire for a stereotypical gay best friend to the feminization of their appearance, this behavior has become too normalized and...

Student uses TikTok app

TikTok stars need to stop changing platforms: Fame doesn’t equal success

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer October 18, 2022

The majority of us have heard of TikTok stars like the D’Amelio’s and the Rae’s. With millions of followers for their dance content, it gives them security to believe they can go further than just...

Two students hold hands in public.

Should the “P” in “PDA” Stand for Public or private? In Defense of PDA

Ava Angle, Opinion Writer September 27, 2022

Hand holding, hugging and kissing: all ways to show how much you love someone through physical affection. It may be sweet and lighthearted to you but not to everyone. Most people don’t want to see you...

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