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How women’s wrestling found a home in Iowa City
Minna Abdalla and Evelyn Kraber | March 15, 2025
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Musician, poet, artist: Adel Osman
Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor | March 15, 2025
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Where excellence is a tradition, but where stress thrives
Anna Greenlee and Lea Abou Alaiwa | March 9, 2025
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Kindness, community and compliments
Lila Eastvold and Evelyn Kraber | March 9, 2025
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West hosts art show
Jessie Li, Print Copy Editor | March 7, 2025
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Alzheimer’s can begin 20 to 30 years before symp

Alzheimer’s can begin 20 to 30 years before symptoms appear—your habits today shape your brain’s future. Created for the Health Occupations Students of America Public Service Announcement event, this message emphasizes the importance of brain health and early prevention. Take action today for a healthier tomorrow.

Featuring: @giannaliuu and @erwann.charles

#hosapsa #alzheimersawareness

On March 13, the students defeated the teachers at

On March 13, the students defeated the teachers at the annual Community Inclusion Club Teachers vs. Students basketball game. 📸: Sophie Bergman

The West High counseling department sent out infor

The West High counseling department sent out information about local scholarships on March 4. Seniors who are interested can contact Brittany McConnell or Trey Bronner in the counseling office. Students have until April 7 to apply.

The seventh installment of Black excellence at Wes

The seventh installment of Black excellence at West was featured in our print edition last week, highlighting the achievements of the Black Student Union. To read more about the individual accomplishments of these leaders, check out the online version in the link in bio.

📸:Minna Abdalla

Come check out West High’s fashion favorites! We

Come check out West High’s fashion favorites! We asked West High students their favorite part of their outfits and this is what they chose.

Maya Hanna ‘25 strikes a pose at the end of GTC’s closer during the Spring Swing Show, held at the Arganbright Auditorium on March 2.

Northwest Middle School’s ”In Time” joined W

Northwest Middle School’s ”In Time” joined West High show choirs for their Spring Swing Show on March 2 in Arganbright Auditorium. West’s varsity show choir, Good Time Company, celebrated their 50th anniversary and welcomed back GTC alumni from the past five decades to perform on stage again. For GTC seniors, this was their last show choir performance, and they were honored at the end of the 5 p.m. performance.
📸: Evelyn Kraber

This week is finals week for West High. On Wednesd

This week is finals week for West High. On Wednesday, lunch gets changed based on advisory. Thursday is used for make-ups and there is no school Friday. Good luck Trojans!

Design by: Maya Mueller

All three West High orchestras preformed in Arganb

All three West High orchestras preformed in Arganbright Auditorium on Feb. 27. Symphony orchestra played three of the pieces they will be performing in a month at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

In honor of Student Press Freedom Day Minna Abdall

In honor of Student Press Freedom Day Minna Abdalla ’26 asks journalist at West what their favorite thing about being a student journalist is.

#studentpressfreedomday #sjw2025 #wsspaper #iowahighschoolpressassociation

Join Josie Nabhan-Warren`27 and Nili Olalde`27 as

Join Josie Nabhan-Warren`27 and Nili Olalde`27 as they find out which school lunch is the best. Watch the full video on the WSS YouTube channel.

After winning his semifinal match, Justin Avila ‘25 shouts in celebration. Avila took first in the 150lb weight class at the state wrestling meet Feb. 22 at Wells Fargo Arena.
The Trojans had four of the five wrestlers they sent to state earn a spot on the podium. Senior Justin Avila (150) and junior Alexander Pierce (113) both competed in the 3A finals.
Avila clinched a state title at 150 pounds in 3A, earning a 9-7 decision win over Jabari Hinson of Ames.
Pierce capped off a strong 47-3 junior season with a 4-1 decision loss to Southeast Polk’s Nico DeSalvo. Cole Krutzfeldt, a two-time Montana state champion, placed fifth at 138 pounds in his first lowa state tournament while Matthew Tran finished in sixth place at 120 pounds.

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