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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 Trump's 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 26, 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.

Evan Flitz '18 passes the ball to Seybian Sims '18 during the second half on Friday, Feb. 23.

Boys basketball advances to state-qualifying game

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 24, 2018

The Trojans defeated the Warriors 66-46. West will advance to the final round of regionals against Cedar Rapids Kennedy. The game will be held at the US Cellular Center at 8 p.m. and the winner will play...

Boys basketball vs. Cedar Rapids Washington snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 23, 2018

On Friday, Feb. 23 the boys basketball team hosted Cedar Rapids Washington. West won 66-46.

GTC finishes their second song "I Feel Better/Find My Way" on Saturday, Feb. 17.

GTC and Showtime attend Great River Competition

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor February 22, 2018

GTC placed 5th runner-up and were awarded as the best band, while Showtime placed first runner-up at the Great River Competition. Click here for more photos from West Singers' performance at...

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