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Friday the 13th films ranked

“Friday the 13th” films ranked

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer October 29, 2020

Halloween brings a wide variety of horror films to watch, with the "Friday the 13th" films being a popular choice. I decided to finally watch them this year. The films are quite interesting not only from...

A comparison of President Trumps views on windmills and the China plague.

Caroline’s Comics: Windmills

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor October 26, 2020

Although the final presidential debate sounded slightly less like a schoolyard fight than those prior, it was still a trainwreck. Whether he was downplaying the impact of COVID-19, denying systemic...

Image from Amazon Studios, 2020

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” isn’t really a sequel

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor October 25, 2020

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” is an exception to the rule that you can’t judge a movie by its title....

The early snowfall was a subject of debate for West High students.

A not-so-heated debate

Katherine Shoppa, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief October 23, 2020

Snow falls gracefully outside the window and you can almost hear the sound of Christmas music playing on the radio. The feeling of winter sets in and you’re about ready to have a cup of hot cocoa. You...

Super strangers

Super strangers

Katherine Shoppa, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief October 20, 2020

A Kind Companion While living in Indonesia, Spanish teacher Ashley Lorsung decided to visit a town called Yogyakarta to see Borobudur, a Buddhist temple. She rented an Airbnb outside of town, and when...

Carolines Comics features Amy Coney Barrett during her Supreme Court hearings as the presidential election approaches.

Caroline’s Comics: The Notorious A.C.B. (part two)

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor October 19, 2020

As COVID-19 positivity rates rise and pressure surrounding the presidential election mounts, some of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court hearing remarks have only added to the 2020 trepidation. Whether...

7 socially distanced activities to do this fall

7 socially distanced activities to do this fall

Helen Zhang, Sila Duran, and Zoey Guo October 19, 2020

Virtual Parties Hang out with your friends over Zoom, Google Hangouts or the Squad app. You can also use browser extensions such as Netflix Party, Amazon Prime Video Watch Party and Hulu Watch...

Carolines Comics: Pence versus a fly

Caroline’s Comics: Pence versus a fly

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor October 12, 2020

During the 2020 vice presidential debate, Vice President Pence adopted a different strategy than President Trump utilized the week prior. Instead of constantly name-calling and interrupting his opponent,...

Exploring architecture in Iowa City

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor October 12, 2020

Maureen Heads tattoo on her left wrist provides her a simple reminder.

Teacher tattoos

Annie Schwartz and Maddy Smith October 9, 2020

Tattoos are a beloved form of self-expression for many people, and their popularity extends to the ICCSD. While most students are unable to get a tattoo, many district teachers have body art. Sydney McDermott,...

How video games saved my summer

How video games saved my summer

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter October 8, 2020

With the sudden closure of schools in March due to COVID-19, students were given a longer summer vacation than expected. For me, not going places wasn’t abnormal, but it felt different when there was...

While theaters are closed streaming services are the next option.

Old movies available on streaming services

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer October 5, 2020

While everyone is trapped inside during the COVID-19 quarantine, it is rather difficult to see new movies. Newly released films either have been moved to a later date or released with limited crowds for...

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