Riley St. Aubin '27 is a dedicated powerlifter whose strength and discipline set him apart both in the gym and in life. His passion for the sport grew quickly, fueled by a desire to better himself physically...

Whether in the hallways, at a bus stop or at a grocery store, one sight is almost guaranteed: teenagers sporting a pair of headphones, listening to music. With a plethora of platforms to choose from and...

Marco Davila Walking through the lunch line, you hear, “¿Papas?” and see a warm smile behind the voice. If you didn’t know his name before, now you do: he is Marco Davila. Davila works in the...

Within the past few years, the dynamic of collegiate and high school athletics has changed significantly. The introduction of the transfer portal in the NCAA affects high school athletics as well, with...

Brands like Advil and Aleve are commonly found in retail pharmacies or on grocery store shelves — but they’re also discreetly stashed in backpacks. Buried beneath the textbooks and papers of overwhelmed...

You’ve spotted yourself and your friends in the yearbook photos, read articles about your favorite teacher and liked the West High Athletics social media posts. Now it’s time to go behind the scenes...

Jamie Ellis, a Pride Youth Advocate at United Action for Youth, or UAY, has witnessed a lot of change in Iowa City as the organization continues to advocate for its cause. UAY has been in Iowa for many...

Throughout the winter months, people across the globe gather to spend time with family and friends, celebrating holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Lunar New Year. Many students and staff at West...

What inspired you to start your business? McEachnie: I started Clouded Dreams when I was a sophomore. I didn't know much about graphic design or how to put anything on a hoodie. I thought most of it was...

From the mountains and warmth of South Africa to the stalks of corn and the chilly weather of small-town Iowa, Thembelihle Setshogoe ’26 is spending her junior year at West High. Setshogoe is originally...

JP. Claussen, a dedicated special education teacher at West, channels his passion for music into leading the folk rock band JP Claussen and Friends. With a guitar in hand and songs inspired by folk legends,...

When the days start getting shorter and the wind becomes biting, that’s when ballet dancers all around the world start preparing for their busiest time of the year—"The Nutcracker" season. Characterized...