West Side Story interviews two West High students who participate in Theatre West, and who have helped make the shows magical throughout the years. Past productions include "Beauty and the Beast," "Footloose,"...

Many players in West High's bands find participating in the All-State Band to be a very prestigious and worthy honor. But first, as with many music organizations, players need to audition. Auditions for...

Autumn: arguably the most iconic season of the year with all the grandpa sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and the unavoidable return of Ugg boots. When a crisp breeze blows through the streets and the rustling...

Every Tuesday and Thursday the performers of West High’s varsity show choir, Good Time Company, get together to perfect their show. The performers work on their vocals and choreography with the help...

The crunch of orange leaves, the aroma of cinnamon and pumpkin spice, the chilly breeze that leaves goosebumps. That’s right, the absolute best season is here. If you are puzzled about how to make the...

Decades later, West High’s annual homecoming parade makes a return. Featuring a plethora of sports and clubs, this parade aimed to get both West High students and families in the community involved with...

With the IHSMA (Iowa High School Music) All-State Festival auditions steadily approaching on Oct. 21, West High orchestra students have been preparing to audition for a spot in the 77th All-State Festival...

During the deadly stillness of Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) time, many students daydreamed, goofed off or snoozed. But those lucky enough discovered a passion that sent them on adventures in foreign...

For some, it’s been a “Cruel Summer” this year, but for those who went to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, it’s been a “Gold Rush.” Swifties, the name of Swift’s many fans, flocked in droves to...

“Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” —Charles Dickens. Blessings to all, indeed. Congratulations to those...

Nothing beats the lazy-hazy-crazy days of summer more than grabbing a bucket of popcorn and seating yourself down in the well-air-conditioned, darkened rooms of the movie theatre. And after all of the...

While working through the club fair, you may stumble upon West High’s Film Club. After a decade without it, it’s finally returning with its first showing, “The Princess Bride,” directed by Rob...