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West celebrates opening of Barker Field

Quentin Misiag • May 17, 2012

It’s been a year since former West High principal Ed Barker made a $270,000 donation amidst the Go for the Goal Campaign’s fundraising efforts. And Barker Field is finally open. A...

Painting a picture: Zebby Wahls ’12

Shamis • May 16, 2012

In this exclusive interview with Zebby Wahls '12 we get the scoop on her artwork, her favorite styles, future plans, and how life has changed since her brother Zach Wahls '09 published a national bestselling...

“Less is more” with Iowa City’s Trumpet Blossom Cafe

Quentin Misiag • May 14, 2012

Trumpet Blossom Cafe 310 East Prentiss Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-248-0077 Official Grand Opening: May 19 The mantra of “less is more” is today often looked at by the American restaurant...

A+ Achiever: Ashton Duncan wins Free Spirit Award

April 20, 2012

When Ashton Duncan, currently a junior at West High, found out she won the Al NeuharthFree Spirit award, she describes her reaction as “a lot of oh my god." The annual Al Neuharth...

West High language trips

Olive • April 13, 2012

West High students Kylie Wallin '13, Sophia Mendoza '14, and Ashley Albright '12 share their experiences and photos from their two weeks abroad.

Don’t leave me: 10 things of immeasurable importance

Zora Hurst • April 11, 2012

1 in 2000: Kinsey Koch ’12

Fatima • April 10, 2012

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD-h-Rhv_hM There are nearly 2000 students, staff and faculty members throughout Iowa City West High School. Each with their own personalities and stories. See how students...

What “teacher-video-game-character” are you? quiz

Hannah • April 10, 2012

1. You aspire to: A. Read every book humanly possible B. Teach the world how important math is C. Become president D. March, march, march, march to the sound of the drums 2. A student is trying...

A + Achiever – Gold Key winners

Brenna • April 9, 2012

Northwest Junior High boasts the slogan “The Direction of Success,” and that message shone brightly through a collection of students whose written works won them spots as regional...

1 in 2000: high school entrepreneur: Tyler Fridrich ’12

Quentin Misiag • April 6, 2012

Memories Preserved 319-321-8229 Tyler Fridrich ’12 has been reaping the benefits (and collecting quite a fat paycheck for a high school student, at that) as the continued demise of VHS...

1 in 2000 – Mark Mellecker ’12

Grant • April 6, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROK4qDbupdY&feature=youtu.be There are nearly 2000 students, staff and faculty members throughout Iowa City West High School. Each with their own personalities...

Nodo: Quaint Northside eatery scores big on flavor and selection

Quentin Misiag • March 26, 2012

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. nodoiowacity.com 319-512-5028 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Never judge a book by its cover. Everything has...