Screens vs. Our Attention Span
Many high school students have faced the struggle of completing homework with their phone in reach. They may find themselves incredibly bored or fidgeting in their seat...
It’s okay to say it. Periods. The natural part of life that occurs when the lining of tissue around the uterus thickens in case there is a fertilized egg that needs help growing every month and if no...
Gender. Even before a child is born, they are given a label: boy or girl. Excited parents choose clothes and toys based on the social construct that is gender—pink is for girls, blue is for boys. Girls...
Sophie Richardson, News Reporter and Photographer
• November 17, 2021
Back in 1968, when West High had just been built, Ed Barker was appointed as the very first principal of the school. Barker was the principal for 11 years, from 1968 to 1979. When West was built, the students...
Frequent greetings, from waves to friendly “Hello’s,” are a common thing students experience once they get to know a staff member at the school. However, once a student gets to know paraeducator...
From sculpture, to stained glass, to AP Art and Design, West offers a variety of different art classes. On Nov. 18, a different type of art will join the ranks. A pilot version of Community Art will debut...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• November 4, 2021
Food banks across the United States have suffered chronically from a lack of fresh produce to supply to their communities. The Students for Environmental Action (SEA) club have created a hydroponic...
Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
• October 29, 2021
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. It takes place during my favorite season, Autumn, and incorporates some of my favorite things- movies and chocolate. Some of my favorite memories feature...
West High has always been a place for students to pursue their unique interests and hone their skills. Jay Mascardo ‘23, a West High artist with a small business, is one of these students.
“[Making...
Most students have never thought about risking their lives for something. This is not the case for senior Boaz Abramoff. For him, there is no better future than giving back to the country that saved his...
From frequent sightings of kangaroos to crashing waves within walking distance, life in Geelong, Australia is extravagant compared to the fields of corn in Iowa City, Iowa. Living in two starkly different...
