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  • 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
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  • FRIDAY 4/11: 'Sound of Music' performance @ 7:00, girls track & field @ Clear Creek Amana, girls soccer @ Urbandale
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Come enjoy a free movie with snacks provided by Film Club!

Winter with West High’s Film Club

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor January 17, 2024

After an extended winter break what better to get out of the house and enjoy a free movie? Film Club presents its next showings every other Friday in room 128 for anyone and everyone to enjoy. Open...

Logos of timeless apps on the left and on the right, logos of trendy apps.

Timeless vs. trendy

Minna Abdalla and Neema Ash January 17, 2024

While a wide variety of social media apps have risen in fame ever since the start of the internet, only a few of them have strived since, and others, although they have made an impact on users, just don't...

The many different faces of the Joker make the character all the more customizable for actors.

Method acting: the Joker’s way

Haneen Eltyeb and Samuel Rosenthal January 13, 2024

What is Method Acting? Method acting is a technique actors use to fully immerse themselves in a role. It involves a variety of strategies to capture the physical, emotional and behavioral aspects of a...

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The 2023 year in cinema

Samuel Rosenthal and Jules Keranen December 22, 2023

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Juniors Anjali Lodh and Anna Song play a violin Christmas duet at Vue Rooftop Dec. 19.

Cadenza performs at Vue Rooftop

Anna Song and Jessie Li December 21, 2023

Cadenza, West High’s music charity club, brings holiday cheer to Vue Rooftop Dec. 19. West students provided live music as people dined. Ranging from festive tunes to classical compositions, the performance...

Interpretation is everything. What can be considered a flirty, playful tune to one person can be deemed offensive and problematic to another.

Baby, it’s problematic

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor December 20, 2023

I’ll be honest; my main motivation for writing this is because I want to argue my right to sing this song to myself without feeling like I’m promoting date rape.    When Frank Loesser composed...

West orchestras present “Fire and Ice”

West orchestras present “Fire and Ice”

Anna Song, Print Design Editor December 20, 2023

Despite the chilling temperatures, West High orchestras warmed listeners’ ears with “Fire and Ice” — a program of wintery-themed pieces in Arganbright Auditorium. Conducted by West High Orchestra...

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Underrated holiday films to watch this winter break

Airi Thompson, Assistant News Editor December 19, 2023

As the second trimester comes to a pause and winter approaches students will find themselves with a lot more free time indoors. A perfect way to spend that time would be watching one of these lesser-known...

Which Winter treat is really the best?

Holiday treats: the ultimate debate

Tessa Gibson and Anna Gibson December 19, 2023

The days are shorter, the air has a bite to it, our coats are getting larger and our mittens are the only protection from the fierce roar of the wind. Soon enough, snowflakes will begin to twirl in the...

It's always good to question what's being put on your plate, but does that give you the right to question what others put on theirs?

Criticisms to the chef

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor December 18, 2023

  The world is full of controversial and sometimes even taboo dishes based on both concept and preparation. Different cultures consider different foods acceptable to eat. My own country, South...

There are many symbols used in "The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes" to represent rebellion, love and power.

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” review

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen December 18, 2023

Introduction “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is the long-awaited prequel to “The Hunger Games” series. The film had a budget of 100 million USD and has quickly made it up, already making...

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