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Damaged storage bins were just one casualty of the derecho that tore through Iowa on Aug. 10.

Disastrous derecho: Iowa’s unexpected storm

Maya Chu and Krisha Kapoor
August 22, 2020
Many athletes are having to change their plans for college recruiting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Athletic adjustments

Caroline Chandler, Assistant Sports Editor
May 25, 2020
Elementary students use the app DreamBox to practice their math skills online.

Working from home: teaching while parenting

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
May 21, 2020
Social distancing has impacted students mental health both positively and negatively.

Trapped

Hanah Kitamoto and Misha Canin
May 21, 2020
Due to COVID-19-related lockdowns, the Muslim community has taken a virtual approach to Ramadan this year.

A virtual Ramadan

Hayate Mustefa, Reporter
May 17, 2020
Boaz Abramoff 22 lifts weights from home on May 11, 2020 as he prepares for football season.

Stay-at-home athletes

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2020
WSS Intern Soomin Koh 23 discusses the rise of racism towards Asians in the era of COVID-19.

I am not a virus

Soomin Koh, Print Co-Profiles Editor
April 30, 2020
WSS Reporter Jenna Wang explores both sides of the model minority myth.

Remodel the model minority

Jenna Wang, Editorial Editor
April 28, 2020
English Language Learners at West face a language barrier while adjusting to the new environment.

Overcoming obstacles

Hanah Kitamoto and Isaac Young
April 28, 2020
According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, as of April 23, there were 3,748 cases of COVID-19 in Iowa.

Viral.

Marta Leira and Kailey Gee
April 23, 2020
Amid fears of COVID-19, many grocery store aisles are devoid of shoppers.

UI student creates “Errand-ers” program to support community members vulnerable to COVID-19

Sumner Wallace, Columns Editor
March 27, 2020
Fabian Brown 21 runs a relay during a track meet.

COVID-19 transforms landscape of spring sports

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2020
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