A hush falls across the theater as the lights dim. The audience awaits the commencement of the school musical,“West Side Story." Last year, Theatre West put on a performance of "Les Miserables," a famously...
On Sunday, March 18, hundreds of community members arrived at the Englert Theatre for the red-carpeted hometown screening premiere of “The Miracle Season,” a movie that chronicles the story of the...
Prom season is made up of ‘promposals’ all over Instagram, group dinners and glamorous outfits. For some students, however, the pressure to buy an expensive gown for the occasion adds stress to...
You start counting calories. 2,000 a day, then 1,500, then 1,000. You count lower and lower until you get to the point where you are eating less than 500 calories a day and burning off more through excessive...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• April 2, 2018
Students and families gathered in the West High cafeteria on Saturday, March 31 to enjoy the second annual Walk It Out.
Sophia Chen ’19, one of the leaders of the event, commented on what the event...
Studying. Many despise it and few excel in it. Whether you struggle with memorizing facts and dates, you’re pulling all-nighters to cram, or you simply hate studying with a passion, these studying hacks...
Reagan Hart, Reporter, Distribution Manager
• April 1, 2018
On April Fool’s Day it can be hard to come up with a good prank, so for fun, why not create your own story? All you need are some imaginative words and you have a great story. Simply fill out the boxes with the type of word suggested. For the best results, don’t read the story until after you fill out the blanks.
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• March 31, 2018
Cedar Rapids Washington, Davenport Assumption, Iowa City City High, Muscatine, Linn-Mar, Urbandale, Iowa City West, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial participated in the Iowa City West Trojan Classic. West...
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Traditionally eaten during Japanese New Year, mochi ice cream balls have a rich history and making them is an exemplary way to spend time with friends and family. This hands-on recipe serves as a great...