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Warrior Watch
The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

Warrior Watch
The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

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Braeden Salter

Braeden Salter, Co Editor-in-Chief

Hi, my name is Braeden Salter and I am a writer and editor for Warrior Watch. I am vice president of the drama club and sing in our choir. After high school, I plan to attend college as an X-ray technician.

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A picture of pop star Dua Lipa during a live performance.

Radical Optimism: Dua Lipa’s New Album Falls Short of Expectations

Braeden Salter, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2024

Dua Lipa is a name that needs no introduction. Whether...

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Streaming services revolutionize music consumption, yet challenge artists' livelihoods.

Are Streaming Services Hurting Artists?

Braeden Salter, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2024

Streaming services have become the best way to listen...

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Cast photo including the five graduating seniors from the performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

West Branch Performing Arts Says Goodbye to Seniors After Spring Show

Braeden Salter, Editor
April 23, 2024

The drama season comes to a close after the end of...

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The album cover for Yeat’s futuristic new solo project, 2093.

Yeat Looks to the Future on His Album 2093

Braeden Salter, Editor
March 20, 2024

Trap music has been one of the most popular music genres...

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The cover art for 8485’s EP software gore, released on February 1st, 2024.

8485’s software gore: A Twisted Take on Mainstream Pop Stylings

Braeden Salter, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 29, 2024

Pop music has taken many different forms over the years....

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A headshot of the new director of the West Branch Drama Department, Lara Sharpless.

West Branch Performing Arts Welcomes a New Face as Director

Braeden Salter, Editor
February 26, 2024

Times have been tumultuous for the West Branch Drama...

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The box set of the Arc of a Scythe series, written by Neal Shusterman.

Neal Shusterman’s Arc of a Scythe Series Cuts Deep

Braeden Salter, Editor
January 12, 2024

I’ve never been a big reader. Books have always put...

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Keagan Dobo a trombone in the high school band playing at a rehearsal

[Photo] West Branch Winter Concert

Addison Collar, Staff Writer
December 20, 2023

Keagan Dobo a trombone in the high school band playing...

8th Day of Christmas

Braeden Salter, WBTV
December 15, 2023

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The cover of underscores’ sophomore project which was released on September 22nd, 2023.

Wallsocket Review

Braeden Salter, Editor
September 29, 2023

Pop music has always been an interesting part of our...

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The entire cast of The Little Mermaid during the last scene of the show.

Front and Centre Puts on The Little Mermaid

Braeden Salter, Editor
September 12, 2023

West Branch drama students have been very busy over...

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The cover art for Aminé and KAYTRANADA’s first collaborative album, KAYTRAMINÉ.

Aminé Collaborate With KAYTRANADA On Self-Titled Album

Braeden Salter, Staff Writer
May 31, 2023

Aminé has been a mainstay of modern rap for the past...

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The cover art for Failed at Math(s), Panchiko’s 2023 comeback album.

Album Review: Failed at Math(s)

Braeden Salter, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023

On Friday, May 5th, Panchiko ended a 20-year hiatus...

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A picture of a classic theater with empty seats before a performance begins.

Local Theaters to Join and Support

Braeden Salter, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023

Now that the West Branch Performing Arts program has...

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The cover art for “mememe,” the first single from 10,000 Gecs.

Album Review: 10,000 Gecs

Braeden Salter, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023

The 100 Gecs is a group I am very familiar with. Members...

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A small pocket watch against a blurry background showing the passing of time.

The Detriments of Daylight Savings Time

Braeden Salter, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023

Daylight Savings Time has come and gone again, which...

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The album cover from Paramore’s sixth album, This Is Why.

Album Review: This Is Why

Braeden Salter, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023

Paramore was on a hiatus for the past few years, so...

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