Writers and artistic directors are born in high school and shaped by their favorite clubs. Grapevine is a haven for these people, split into two sections: the editorial board and the writing club. The...

Horror has always brought chills to its audience, in books, plays and more for over 200 years. But the creation of film took the genre to another level. In 1896, a three-minute film was made, featuring...

An Iowa City fall classic is visiting Wilson’s Orchard. People find it a fun activity to pick all the apples they like or that they want to try. The orchard also has a well-known hayride; the tractor...

After months of practicing, mock auditions and workshops, 88 West High students traveled to Washington High School for All-State auditions on Oct. 26. After a stressful day of auditions and recalls, 50...

The weather is getting colder as winter is growing ever so nearer. Fall animals are becoming more active to prepare for the upcoming winter. Squirrels are busy burying their food, deer are seen more often,...

On Oct. 16, the Trojan Marching Band traveled to Liberty High School to play in the Corridor Marching Classic alongside marching bands from West Branch, West Liberty, Clear Creek Amana, City and Liberty....

Last year, in their first full year leading the band program together, band directors Ryan Middleton and Brian Zeglis established themselves, and they continue to carry the same momentum into this year....

As the marching season comes to a close with only one football game left, the West High bands have been up to other things behind the scenes. Behind the dancing, intricate drills and pop songs, members...

Resolutions Resolving A recent school-wide poll showed another year of low follow-through rates after teacher announcements. According to the poll, approximately 95% of teachers gave up weekly planned...

The pumpkin patches are opening, the trees are changing color and people are trading in shirts for sweaters and shorts for jeans. A new season calls for a new array of treats from your favorite spots!...