For 31 years, Renee Gibson's natural habitat has been in the classroom, teaching math. However, coaching is not a foreign concept to her. Gibson's experience coaching sports drew her to fulfill the role...

Meet Jack Twait '25, Iowa’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) Vice President of Marketing and manager of West’s student-run coffee shop, Pump it Up. Twait has been a member of West BPA for three...

Cinnamon rolls, pastries and muffins galore! Breakfast Book Club is a group where members can crack open their favorite books, chat with the people around them and eat delicious breakfast treats. The club...

  Cheerleading Vignato is a freshman at West. Like many, she tried out for the cheer team this year. Her experience with gymnastics landed her a spot on the team as a flier. Vignato enjoys being...

Whether it’s counting piggy bank coins or depositing cash into a bank account, you might wonder… How do teens manage their money? There are typically three options: spend, save or invest. While approximately...

Walking through the West Library, it's more common to see students scrolling through their phones than flipping through books. The West Library reports that in the 2023-24 school year, students checked...

When business teacher Diane Fickel asked her class “Who likes public speaking?” only Layan Ahmed ’25 raised her hand. Little did she know, this was just the beginning of her BPA journey. “Being...

Soseki Café Soseki is the perfect place for those looking for a casual dining experience. Located next to the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, it presents a mature, modern vibe. The café has a wide variety...

Aspen Herman is a sophomore at West High and has been working at Coldstone for about four months. As a member of band and an attentive student, he puts effort into balancing his schoolwork, extracurriculars...

Do you want to fall into a tunnel and wake up in a new world? Or travel through time with your best friend? Or fall in love with a handsome fairy man? All these dreams can come true with the popular hashtag...

From around the world to Iowa, Guy Bouchet is a new addition to the Iowa City West High teaching staff this year as our newest French teacher.  Bouchet is well-traveled as he has taught in places like...