Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
• October 13, 2020
It has been 10 years. 10 years since she made the decision to journey 6,000 miles away from Ghana, the only home she had ever known, to Iowa City. She is now a two-time law school graduate and the newest...
The students in the ICCSD weren't the only ones who had to choose between the online or hybrid model; teachers also faced this weighty decision, many taking weeks to mull it over.
The importance of...
The 2020-21 school year has been a change of pace for everyone. For students enrolled in the online academy, the change in routine has been especially drastic. While there are many benefits to online school,...
Tattoos are a beloved form of self-expression for many people, and their popularity extends to the ICCSD. While most students are unable to get a tattoo, many district teachers have body art. Sydney McDermott,...
The rumble of conversations, tri-folds of information plastered onto tables, Chromebooks open to a signup form and a herd of students weaving between each other to find the club they’re looking for—or...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• October 7, 2020
The average high school football game on a Friday night can consist of anywhere from 150 to 200 plays. For wide receiver Grahm Goering ’21, the most important step on every play is always the first one....
After COVID-19 upended her senior year, Erica Buettner ’21 found herself wishing she could stay in touch with her classmates while doing online school. Aiming to remain connected with her peers and boost...
Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
• October 4, 2020
The sudden quarantine following spring break 2020 left students with a much earlier and longer summer break than expected. While many people used this opportunity to catch up on sleep (or just spend more...
Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
• October 2, 2020
From Vogue to downtown streets, fashion is everywhere. Changing styles have become a trend within the past year. For four West students, a new wardrobe fostered both self confidence and a new outlook on...
Kailey Gee, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
• September 30, 2020
WSS is covering the changes in learning models and their subsequent effects on students. To read the next installment in the series, "The hybrid gap," click here.
Even in a normal school...
Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
• September 29, 2020
When I was a kid, my house was full of music. My mom, Dannye Frerichs, was a singer. She sang in bands and at concerts, but what I remember most is hearing her sing at home. She would sing while getting...
It’s a slow Friday afternoon and you have 20 minutes until your next class. You’re swiping through your phone trying to waste time when you see TikTok, a rapidly growing app where you can post and...
