Public Service Announcements
A PSA Serves to raise public awareness and pursues a legitimate social concern. It may serve a local, national or global need. A public service announcement aims to inform and educate about specific issues or topics, often using clear explanations, visuals, and statistics by Telling or showing how this issue is important . Anchored by Nick Strategakis '25, and Mark Mastracchio ' 25. Contributing reporters: Joey Casella '24, Stephen DiNapoli '24, Victoria Engle '24, Chris Kalle '24, Brayden Lingeza '25, Mark Mastracchio '25, James Maxwell '24, James Miele '25, Isaiah Rivera '24, Chase Sorby '24, Nick Stratigakis '25 and Michael Moretti '25
Anchor by James Maxwell '24 and Chase Sorby '24
Fentanyl |
Vaping |
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Our nation is under attack by a deadly substance known as Fentanyl. Senior reporter Victoria Engle '24 dives deeper into the real problems of this drug.
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Over 10% of high school students are vaping worldwide causing major health issues that can lead to death. Here are Junior Reporters Mark Mastracchio '25 and Brayden Lingeza '25
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Cyerbullying |
Physical Activity |
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2 out of 4 teenagers experience Cyberbullying.Here are Senior reporters Chris Kalle '24 and Stephen DiNapoli '24 with more
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Getting Physical Activity everyday is crucial in order for one's mental and physical well being. Many Americans are either already obese or becoming obese. Here are Junior Reporters James Miele '25 and Nick Stratigakis '25 PSA about physical activity.
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VOX pop: cancel culture
Curious how Westlake students feel about Cancel culture? Senior reporter Victoria Engle '24 goes around Westlake High school asking how Cancel culture impacts society.
Impaired Driving |
Racial Profiling |
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Driving while impaired is no joke. Nearly 37 people die from drunk driving daily. Listen to Chase Sorby '24 and James Maxwell '24 PSA on drunk driving.
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Racial Profiling refers to the discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual’s race, ethnicity, religion or national origin. Here is Michael Moretti '25 with his Public Service Announcement
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Vox Pop: Are Professional Athletes Over paid? |
Vox Pop: Teamwork or skill? |
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Here are Chase Sorby '24 and James Maxwell '24 asking Westlake High School students if they think professional athletes are overpaid
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What's more important in sports teamwork or skill? Here Mark Mastracchio '25 and Brayden Lingeza '25 ask students at Westlake what they think about this.
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All About Isaiah rivera
All About Isaiah Rivera '24