• MONDAY 4/7: boys tennis @ CR Washington, boys soccer @ Prairie
  • TUESDAY 4/8: girls tennis vs. Dubuque Hempstead, girls soccer vs. CR Jefferson, boys tennis @ Dubuque Hempstead, girls track & field @ Williamsburg, boys track & field @ Western Dubuque
  • WEDNESDAY 4/9: theater teasers during periods 3 & 6, girls golf @ City
  • THURSDAY 4/10: 'Sound of Music' performance @ 7:00, boys tennis vs. Wahlert Catholic, boys soccer vs. Liberty, girls tennis @ Wahlert Catholic, boys track & field @ Clear Creek Amana
  • FRIDAY 4/11: 'Sound of Music' performance @ 7:00, girls track & field @ Clear Creek Amana, girls soccer @ Urbandale
  • SATURDAY 4/12: 'Sound of Music' performances @ 1:00 & 7:00, boys/girls track & field @ home, boys tennis doubleheader @ home, girls tennis double header @ Xavier & CR Jefferson
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The West girls tennis team poses for a picture after defeated Dubuque Hempstead 7-2 in their first match of the season April 8. Photo Courtesy of Nina Marquardt
Girls tennis wins 7-2 against Dubuque Hempstead in season opener
Sophie Singh and Marie Stier • April 10, 2025
Coach Travis Craig congratulates Neil James '27 after his race during the Hollingsworth Relays March 29.
Travis Craig: the philosophy behind coaching
Kellen Craig and Keith Moody • April 8, 2025
Paz Martinez '25 battles for the ball during spring break practices.
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Josie Nabhan-Warren, Photographer • April 4, 2025
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All kinds of books were banned under SF 496 — from fantasy to nonfiction.
Senate File 496’s book ban blocked — again
Evelyn Kraber, Managing and Features Editor • April 7, 2025
The Red Cross Club held their fifth blood drive on March 28. The Red Cross made posters with the slogan "Give hope this spring."
Red Cross Club’s fifth blood drive brings in 50 units
Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor • April 2, 2025
Tiff Lieberman plays "Libertango" for solo marimba by Eric Sammut March 26 in the North Band Room.
West High bands hold their first Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor • April 1, 2025
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