• 1/7: Boys and girls basketball vs. Liberty @ Home
  • 1/9: Boys and girls wrestling @ Xavier
  • 1/10: Boys and girls bowling @ Colonial Lanes
  • 1/10: Boys wrestling meet @ Ottumwa
  • 1/10: Girls wrestling meet @ Highland
  • 1/11: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
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Mariam Keita '22 discusses the recent improvements in representation of minority groups in the media and in books.

Why representation in media is a necessity

Mariam Keita, Reporter
September 19, 2019
Cover art for "Loki: Where Mischief Lies," a tale of how Loki came to become the God of Mischief.

“Loki: Where Mischief Lies” is a brilliant examination of the famed character

Edward Keen, Arts Editor
September 18, 2019
Emma Kearney '21, runs at the first and only home meet of the season.

An uphill battle

Abby McKeone, Graphics and Social Media Editor
September 16, 2019
Caleb Rainey, organizer of IC Speaks, poses for a photo on Monday, Sep. 9.

From the page to the stage

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2019
McKenna Proud ‘21 flaunts her favorite pair of socks. This pair features Cleopatra and Egyptian cats against a purple background. Proud’s love for Cleopatra stems from her childhood.

Fashion Friday: socks

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
May 24, 2019
Seniors Lexi Moore and Allie Harvey share a laugh in the courtyard on Monday, May 6.

From classroom to dorm room

Lucy Polyak, Columns Editor
May 6, 2019
Natalie Dunlap '20 talks about the importance of close friendships.

Friendship: an underappreciated necessity

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2019
Phoebe Burt ‘21 and her father Kevin Burt sing and play “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers at Wildwood Saloon in North Liberty earlier this year.

A household in harmony

Jessica Moonjely, Print Profiles Editor and Managing Editor
April 19, 2019
This marijuana was provided by the Coralville Police Department for photographs before it was disposed of properly.

High stakes

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
April 12, 2019
Kolby Greiner '19 stands at the start line during the boys 1,600 meter run on Saturday, April 28.

Inaugural track and field festival to be held at West High

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
April 5, 2019
Students from all around the district march from College Green park to the Pentacrest in the second annual March for Our Lives on Saturday, March 30.

Second annual March for our Lives held in downtown Iowa City

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor
March 30, 2019
Alyssa Skala '21 discuses her experiences with anxiety and panic attacks.

Don’t panic

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
March 27, 2019
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