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These are stories that have won awards at journalism competitions.

This edition of Looking back analyzes student perspectives on women participating in the draft.

Looking back: Changes in the Selective Service System

Amelia Stevens, Reporter
January 23, 2020
"His Dark Materials" is based on Philip Pullman's legendary trilogy of novels.

“His Dark Materials” is the next big fantasy show

Edward Keen, Arts Editor
January 21, 2020
Students and players storm the court after beating Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Boys basketball knocks off highly-ranked Dubuque Hempstead

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 7, 2020
An increase in the number of in-school altercations has garnered the attention of students and faculty.

Fighting for change: examining the combative culture at West High

Alex Carlon and Joe Goodman
January 7, 2020
With around 35% of the students at West receiving Free and Reduced Lunch, the effects of living in low socioeconomic households can influence the learning environment.

The financial factor

Natalie Katz and Natalie Dunlap
December 28, 2019
Amar Idris '20 is an ardent DJ, who enjoys mixing together music and making others dance. He has traveled across the states to DJ at multiple different parties and events, and he continues to do so even after moving to Iowa.

Mixing it up

Fareeha Ahmad, Profiles Editor and Yearbook Copy Editor
December 27, 2019
In this series, WSS interns explore WSS archives to see how West has changed through the years.

Looking back: Females fight sports bias

Amelia Stevens, Reporter
December 26, 2019
Columns Editor Sumner Wallace ’20 shares her thoughts on the increasingly popular “OK, Boomer” meme.

OK, Boomer

Sumner Wallace, Columns Editor
December 23, 2019
Amelia Stevens '23 and Emily Elizalde '23 joined West High's first girls wrestling team, gearing up with their game faces.

Wrestling with stereotypes

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 23, 2019
Karen Meyer poses by the stairwell near her classroom Monday, Dec. 16, before returning to teach her Algebra II Honors class.

The winter blues

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
December 22, 2019
Sophie Nims '21 and Ella Rosenthal '21 work on their math homework during AFT.

Securing safety?

Marta Leira and Isaac Young
December 21, 2019
How accommodating is the ICCSD when it comes to religion?

Fighting for faith

Misha Canin and Annabel Hendrickson
December 20, 2019
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