The student news site of Analy High School

West County World
The student news site of Analy High School

West County World
The student news site of Analy High School

West County World
The House System: It Can’t Be That Bad!

The House System: It Can’t Be That Bad!

Elizabeth Hare, Staff Writer, Editor, Fundraising Director • December 15, 2025

The house system: Aether, Ignis, Terra, and Laguz. Sounds new, fun. And it very well could be. It seems like it could genuinely help those who need an opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow Analy High...

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The Future of the Democratic Party

What can the 2025 elections tell us, and what is the party’s path forward towards the midterms and 2028
Newén Eliscu-Saraza, Staff Writer and Editor • December 15, 2025

On November 5, 2024, millions of people were horrified as Trump handily won all seven swing states, and the presidency. But November 6 was even more important—anti-Trumpers had mainly negative reactions...

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A "Yes on Proposition 50" Sign. Photo by Lawson Gaylord.

Prop 50: Is it Really a Fair Play?

My analysis of Prop 50 and my take on whether it’s really “saving democracy”.
Newén Eliscu-Saraza, Staff Writer and Editor • October 24, 2025

Ever since Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, approved a highly controversial mid-decade redistricting of the state in July, Democratic resistance has been fierce. This culminated in Democratic representatives...

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Introducing Our Newest Exchange Students!

Zaira Pacheco-Gomez, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

Hello West County, we have great news this year. Analy has two new exchange students. From the cold and happy place of the southwest of Finland we have Eden Heino and from the beautiful center of Italy...

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Fun Fall Festivities

Fun Fall Festivities

Upcoming local events– when, where, and what.
Gabriela White, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

Feeling gloomy and stuck indoors this fall season? Fall is finally here, bringing fun new events and activities to our community! Check out exciting seasonal farmers markets, cultural events, music and...

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Fairgoers dance to live music at the 52nd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair. Photo by Lawson Gaylord.

An Apple Extravaganza

Sonoma County Farm Trails’ 52nd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair was a great success. Here’s what happened.
Lawson Gaylord, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief • August 19, 2025

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Fairgoers pose for a picture in front of the Sonoma County sign at the Gravenstein Apple Fair. Photo provided by the Sonoma County Farm Trails.

Celebrating our local apples

What to expect at the 52nd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair
Lawson Gaylord, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief • August 1, 2025

One of Sebastopol’s biggest events of the year is coming up, and you don’t want to miss it! This year’s Gravenstein Apple Fair will be held on August 9th and 10th at Ragle Ranch Regional Park. As...

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Trump and the Ukraine War – A History

An account of how Trump's stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine has evolved, and his ideas to end it.
Newén Eliscu-Saraza, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

In the last few months, Donald Trump has played many roles. He’s cast himself as the protector of the Greenlanders, the stabilizer of America, the rival of China, and, importantly, the mediator of the...

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Election Upset In Canada

Henry Larson, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025
"Canada’s two biggest parties, the Liberals and the Conservatives faced off in an important election in April, which brought in significantly more voters than recent elections and shocked many with its outcome." Read for a current events update on Canada's election!
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