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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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Leah Butcher '26 displays a variety of native plants gathered from West High's own prairie remnant.

Puzzle Pieces: Iowa City’s generational movement to preserve the prairies

Josephine Schwartz, Photo Editor June 3, 2024

In the middle of the country, deep in the heart of Iowa, hiding in between uniform acres of soybeans, cornfields and pig farms lies one of the greatest comeback stories of all time.  The rolling golden...

West High seniors share their favorite stories.

Senior Stories

Kamakshee Kuchhal, Lead Print Copy Editor May 30, 2024

Ameza Keita: “There was a [close] basketball game [sophomore year]. I was on the bench. We had a comeback — We were down 10 and then came back last quarter. [West’s] team had some big shots.” Athra...

Many West High seniors' plans have changed from elementary school as they prepare for graduation

Changing lanes

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2024

A student takes the Cognitive Abilities Test to enter into ELP.

ICCSD Extended Learning Program: how far does it go?

Haneen Eltyeb and Ashlyn Brady May 30, 2024

For decades, the state of Iowa has mandated that school boards include programs for gifted and talented students. To comply with the state mandate and help these students excel, the ICCSD created the Extended...

WSS explores students’ experiences with loosened restrictions on child labor.

The working class(room)

From the establishment of the National Child Labor Committee in 1904 to the International Labor Organization in 2000, the United States has undergone substantial change as a part of a greater international...

A field of flowers surrounded by trees in the Shimek Ravine preserve.

Preserving Iowa: Bur Oak Land Trust

Vera Tanas and Josephine Schwartz May 29, 2024

Founded in 1978, Bur Oak Land Trust is a land trust located in Eastern Iowa dedicated to protecting Iowa land and advancing biodiversity in those areas. The trust protects eleven preserves and counting...

Iowa has nine Area Education Agencies, each responsible for providing different resources for the districts within thier jurisdiction.

The future of Iowa’s Area Education Agencies

Evelyn Kraber, Managing and Features Editor May 28, 2024

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A cork board of photos from athletes Quinn Abbott '24, Helen Orszula '24 and Ellie Chen '26

Sidelined: mental health, injuries and the hidden dimension of recovery

Josephine Schwartz, Photo Editor May 28, 2024

During the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, news broke that seven-time gold medalist Simone Biles had chosen not to participate in the team final due to concerns about her mental health. General reactions were varied,...

Seniors Jules Keranen, Liaison Eleanor Weitz, Co-presidents Zaira Ahmad, Kamakshee Kuchhal, and Lillian Graham, along with Liaison Dexter Hanna, proudly pose with their Youth Human Rights Awards May 22.

Six 1440 seniors recognized at 2024 Youth Human Rights Awards

Lilly Graham and Kamakshee Kuchhal May 27, 2024

Following a successful inaugural Trivia Night fundraiser May 10 with proceeds donated to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, 1440 Interact has made a community appearance once again. Students...

Coralville community welcomes second annual Asian Festival

Haneen Eltyeb, Video Co-Editor May 23, 2024

Coralville stands as one of the most diverse cities in Iowa. In fact, 9.4% of Coralville is comprised of Asian Americans. Just in time for Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, the Coralville Asian...

West High's mathletes pose with the Mathleague trophy.

West High Math Club: The formula for success

Abby Guo, Podcast and Tech Editor, Video Co-Editor May 21, 2024

When thinking about “extracurriculars,” math usually isn’t the first or even the second thing that comes to mind. It’s usually thought of as the dreaded school subject. Whether it’s listening...

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