While it’s too late for most seniors to apply for scholarships, it is not too late for juniors and underclassmen to start preparing for their future. A handful of scholarships are available just within...
Around 2,600 years ago, a republic was founded that would eventually go on to span the entire Mediterranean. They would innovate and advance many types of technology that include, but aren’t limited...
Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that aids local communities all around the world with housing. The organization renovates existing homes (in urban areas), builds new homes...
This past weekend, the always dominant Trojan boys' soccer team hosted their annual tournament at West High. One other Iowa City team, the defending 3A State Champions Liberty Lightning, was also in attendance....
The West High school spirit within the hallways has been increasing throughout the 2023-24 school year thanks to Student Government and their events. Everything from homecoming to library study sessions...
In 2012, we went to the ballot box in our school libraries to cast our vote for either Mitt Romney or Barack Obama. We randomly filled out a ballot either based on who we heard our parents talk about more,...
The Coralville Food Pantry (CCFP) hosted the annual Global Community Meal at the Coralville Public Library on Friday, March 22. This remarkable event brought together people from diverse backgrounds to...
The atmosphere in the ICCSD administration building on Tuesday night was uneasy. A packed room filled with community members, district administration and school board members gathered for the board's bi-monthly...
On March 28, West's Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will host their annual Chamber Ensemble concert. Unlike the usual band concert, the concert will consist of each percussion, woodwind, and brass section...
On March 23, orchestra students gathered for yet another typical day of orchestra rehearsal during fourth period. But as the bell was about to signal the end of class, Orchestra director Jon Welch...
Originally published in the West Side Story Oct. 16, 1987:
“Four years ago in S[t]. Louis-Hazelwood a high school journalist wrote an article about pregnancy. In the school were 22 pregnant girls. Three...
