• 12/10: Boys swimming @ Cedar Falls
  • 12/10: Boys basketball vs. Burlington
  • 12/10: Girls basketball @ Dubuque Hempstead
  • 12/13: Boys and girls wrestling tournament
  • 12/13: Boys and girls bowling @ Dubuque Senior
  • 12/13: Boys and girls basketball @ Cedar Falls
  • 12/14: Boys swimming @ Dubuque Hempstead
  • 12/14: Girls bowling @ Prairie
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After beating his opponent, Justin Avila '25 is declared the winner Dec. 7 at Xtream Arena. Avila placed second in the 150lb weight class.
Boys wrestling impresses at Donnybrook
Tyler Shane and Colin Wehrle • December 10, 2024
Grace Fincham '26 waits for the jump ball Nov. 22nd at Solon.
Girls basketball season starts with a win over Solon
Kellen Craig, Sports Reporter • November 27, 2024
The West student section celebrates a touchdown by throwing up chalk.
No Cap Recap: fall sports rundown
Minna Abdalla and Keith Moody • November 21, 2024
News
SSBU is played during the fall season.
West High Esports team qualifies for finals
Yeju Seol, Artist and Reporter • November 18, 2024
Club advisor James Kirpes displays the team's first place award in the front of his math class room.
Mu Alpha Theta takes on Platteville
Waad Dafalla, Reporter • November 18, 2024
BPA advisor Diane Fickel and Pump it Up staff celebrate the grand opening of Pump it Up's new location.
Pump It Up coffee shop moves to new location
Jake Beneke and Ella Ciliberto • November 15, 2024
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Opinion
Shh, don’t tell…
Shh, don’t tell…
Jessie Li, Print Copy Editor
Drawing by Ashleigh Topp '27, that promotes reading for youth
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Kaleshna Udas, Print Reporter
The WSS Editorial Board urges students to remain informed and safe
Editorial: Safety first
Grace Bartlett and Marie Stier
A&E
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10 ways to give back on Thanksgiving
Anna Gibson and Maya Mueller
During rehearsal for "Chicago" Nov. 17, Luke Reimer '27 danced onstage. He plays William "Billy" Flynn, a corrupt and greedy lawyer.
In the limelight
Lydia Cruce, Print Reporter
Victor smiles for the camera. Photo courtesy of Jessica St. John
Victor’s secrets
Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
Video
The Trojan Marching Band performs a dance during their closer, "Thriller."
Marching forward: one year later
Lea Abou Alaiwa and Anna Greenlee • October 17, 2024
Trying fall specialties
Trying fall specialties
Maya Mueller and Anna Gibson • October 3, 2024
A collage of photos featuring pairs of childhood best friends then and now.
Childhood friends: how well do they know each other?
Minna Abdalla and Jordan Smith • September 26, 2024
Feature
Introduction to Chess Club
Introduction to Chess Club
Celia Sadewasser, Print Sports Editor • November 26, 2024
The Kpoppies dancing to “So Hot” by Blackpink. Back row: Abby Guo '25, Khue Hyunh '27 and Ankia Nguyen '25 in the back. Front row: Jasmine Tsang '26 and Angela Kim '28.
The return of the West High Kpoppies
Nili Olalde, Photographer • November 25, 2024
A glimpse into the future through the ICCSD’s apple logo.
A new vision for elementary education
Evelyn Kraber, Managing and Features Editor • November 19, 2024
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