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These are stories that have won awards at journalism competitions.

Amelia Stevens 23 and Emily Elizalde 23 joined West Highs 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
John Boylan, father of Emilia Emmie Boylan, is an English teacher at West High.

Emmie Boylan: living with spina bifida

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
December 9, 2019
Tom Hanks recreates Mister Rogers famous entrance in the new movie.

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” encapsulates the wonder of Mister Rogers

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 26, 2019
Jessica Mehegan enthusiastically leads a high energy routine in an afternoon jazzercise class. Performing moves of increasing difficulty, she keeps the participants engaged through every song.

Jazzing up exercise

Fareeha Ahmad, Profiles Editor and Yearbook Copy Editor
November 25, 2019
City Council member Bruce Teague speaks about his experience as a gay man in Iowa City.

Human Rights Campaign announces Municipal Equality Index in Iowa City

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
November 21, 2019
I’m trying to listen, but my mind gets easily side-tracked.”-Carly Norris 21

Out of sight, out of mind

Hanah Kitamoto and Marta Leira
November 17, 2019
Varsity wrestler Will Hoeft 20 jumps ropes during his open period as part of his weight cutting process. Hoeft placed sixth at the Iowa high school state wrestling meet last year competing with a torn ACL.

Mind over matter

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
In this cover story, three female West High students describe their experience with sexual harassment.

Voiceless

Kailey Gee and Jenna Wang
November 15, 2019
Taika Waititi plays an imaginary Hitler in this hard-hitting Holocaust satire.

“Jojo Rabbit” is a powerhouse of comedy and emotion

Edward Keen, Arts Editor
November 11, 2019
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