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  • Seniors vote on faculty speaker later this week
  • Boys soccer tournament- March 29th-30th @West
  • Women of Troy relays- March 26th home@4:30
  • Chamber ensemble concert- March 28th- Band room@7:00
  • Senior poets: send poems to Mr. Robins
  • College fair Wednesday in Cafeteria
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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Valentines day horror stories

Valentine’s day horror stories

Jessica Moonjely, Print Profiles Editor and Managing Editor February 23, 2018

A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Standing in line to buy their movie tickets, the boy helplessly felt his pockets for his wallet as they neared the front of the line. He realized his wallet was not in his...

Which west high teacher are you?

Which west high teacher are you?

Reagan Hart, Reporter, Distribution Manager February 22, 2018
Take this quiz to discover which teacher you are most like. For best results, pick the choice that is closest to what you agree with.
Black Panther is a refreshingly original superhero film

“Black Panther” is a refreshingly original superhero film

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor February 22, 2018

There are so many superhero movies out these days. Understandably, this has caused some people to ask the question: what’s the point of seeing one now? Many of these films follow the same formula, usually...

Mediterranean tri-bean salad: three times the fun

Mediterranean tri-bean salad: three times the fun

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2018

This salad is inspired from Mediterranean flavors and colors, and will make your meal come to life with its vibrant taste. Use this salad as a side meal at dinner, a main dish at lunch or even as a midday...

Fashion Friday: Ben Jaeger 18

Fashion Friday: Ben Jaeger ’18

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor February 16, 2018

Nowadays, similar clothing styles can be found in various popular clothing stores all over the country. Considered 'basic,' these popular trends seem to leave little room for originality or uniqueness....

The helmet is a symbol of Megaman, and was shown in the previews for Megaman 11.

Return of the Blue Bomber

Rain Richards, Designer February 15, 2018

Megaman 11 is coming. No, it isn’t a rumor, a hoax or (thankfully enough) a Mighty No. 9 sequel. In December, Capcom released a trailer for an official Megaman game. Megaman was created about thirty...

Impress your valentine with an origami heart

Impress your valentine with an origami heart

Grace Christopher, Broadcast Managing Editor February 14, 2018

Missed connections 2018

Missed connections 2018

Lucy Polyak, Columns Editor February 14, 2018

"To the guy I've known since north central junior high show choir, you're absolutely stunning and amazing. I know we used to be something, maybe would could be something once more? P.S. I dig the glasses,...

Jessica Doyle 19 and Natalie Dunlap 20 discuss the history of Valentines day.

West Side Radio: Happy Gal-entine’s Day

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap February 14, 2018

Check out what our twitter followers want most this valentines day here. Subscribe to West Side Radio on iTunes and never miss an episode. To learn more about a specific topic from this week’s...

Fending off winter blues

Fending off winter blues

Reagan Hart, Reporter, Distribution Manager February 14, 2018
As the winter continues on for more weeks, it can sometimes be hard to stay positive. Here are some tips to help.
I think I lost myself: a Ruins review

I think I lost myself: a “Ruins” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter February 13, 2018

Heartbreak permeates a lot of the art we consume today. Perhaps that’s because it pops up so often. It seems like every day there’s another headline announcing a divorced power couple, or another...

Valentines Day, the love dedicated holiday, is right around the corner. Ways to celebrate it may vary from person to person.

All about love

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor February 13, 2018

Ah, Valentine’s Day! The time has finally come where it’s justifiable to down a couple bags of chocolate and binge on sugary treats ‘til our stomachs ache. But for some, Valentine’s Day evokes...

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