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Joe Wieskamp ’18 boxes Seybian Sims ’18 out during the second half of the game on Tues., March 6.

Boys basketball overcomes Muscatine

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 7, 2018

Leading by one point at the end of the third quarter, the Trojans came back fighting in the fourth to win the game 62-50. West’s top scorers included Patrick McCaffery ’19 with 17 points, followed...

The team holds up the state champion trophy at the end of the game on Fri., March 2.

Women of Troy topple City for state championship

Deniz Ince and Kara Wagenknecht March 3, 2018

"It's hard to beat a team three times," Logan Cook '18 said. "We came back the third." Her reference is to the two regular-season games between the two 5A teams in Iowa City, with City High coming out...

Girls basketball vs. City snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 3, 2018

The girls basketball team faced off against City High in the state championship game. West overcame No. 1 ranked City 56-45.

Overview of the 2018 Winter Olympics

Overview of the 2018 Winter Olympics

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor March 2, 2018

The Pyeongchang Olympics were a historic moment in history with the South and North Koreans marching together under a united flag. The US came in fourth, but many American athletes’ long hours of training...

Rachael Saunders 18 hugs Emma Koch 19 after their win on Thursday, March 1.

Women of Troy to face crosstown rivals in state championship

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 1, 2018

West defeated Indianola 58-45 to advance to the state championship's final round against City High. Rachael Saunders '18 led the Women of Troy with 13 points followed by Cailyn Morgan '19 with 11...

Girls basketball vs. Indianola snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 1, 2018

The girls basketball team played Indianola during the semifinal round. West won 58-45 and will advance to the championship round against City.

Good Time Company performers pose at the end of their opening song during the Spring Swing show at West High on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Show choirs cap off season with Spring Swing show

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor February 27, 2018

Amidst many bright smiles and teary eyes, West High show choirs put on one final show in the Arganbright Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 25. This annual "Spring Swing" show was comprised of performances...

Senator Bernie Sanders meets with Iowans in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Feb. 23 to advocate for repealing President Donald Trumps tax plan.

High school students draw inspiration from Bernie Sanders rally

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor February 27, 2018

Iowans got a chance to “Feel the Bern” once again when Vermont Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returned to Iowa on Friday, Feb. 23. Though Sanders was initially only expected...

Seoul, South Korea

Hae-joo Yoon, Videographer February 27, 2018

Rachael Saunders 18 celebrates with the team after their victory against West Des Moines Dowling Catholic on Monday, Feb. 26. When asked how the game went, Saunders said, “I was nervous, but I also knew we were ready—we had been tested the entire year and that was our time to show it. The team as a whole played great and everyone did their role the best they could.”

Women of Troy move onto semifinal round

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 27, 2018

West faced Dowling Catholic in the quarterfinal round. A close match that was tied at 21 at halftime went into overtime after both teams tied again at 47 at the end of the fourth quarter. The Trojans overcame...

Girls basketball vs. West Des Moines Dowling Catholic snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 26, 2018

The Women of Troy battled Dowling Catholic in the quarterfinal round. West came out on top and defeated Dowling 63-53 on Monday, Feb. 26.

West Side Radio: The Kpop corner

West Side Radio: The Kpop corner

Haejoo Yoon and Eman Elsheikh February 26, 2018

Tune in to this episode of the West Side Radio to learn about rapidly expanding world of Korean Pop music.

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