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  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
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  • 12/18: Pink out day
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  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
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Which west high teacher are you?

Which west high teacher are you?

Reagan Hart, Reporter, Distribution Manager February 22, 2018
Take this quiz to discover which teacher you are most like. For best results, pick the choice that is closest to what you agree with.
The student section and the girls basketball team poses in front of the state qualifier banner on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Women of Troy advance to state tournament

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 21, 2018

With a 10 point lead at halftime, the girls basketball team held tight to that lead throughout the second half of the game and defeated Pleasant Valley 61-51. The Women of Troy will advance to the state...

Girls basketball vs. Pleasant Valley snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 20, 2018

On Tuesday, Feb. 20 the Women of Troy traveled to Pleasant Valley to face off. West won with a score of 61-51 and will advance to the state tournament.

Rachael Saunders '18 high fives the team as she goes to shake hands with Linn-Mar's Ally Johnson '18 at the beginning of the game on Saturday, Feb. 17.

Girls basketball plays first regional game

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 18, 2018

The Women of Troy defeated Linn-Mar 61-44 during their first regional game. West will be traveling to Pleasant Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The winner of that game will advance to the first round of the...

Coach Bergman talks to Patrick McCaffery '19, 	Paul McGee '18, Evan Flitz '18, 	Jake Anderson '18 and Hakeem Odunsi '18 during a timeout in the second half on Saturday, Feb. 17.

Trojans fall to Raiders

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 18, 2018

In a close battle, the Trojans fell 60-71 to the Raiders from Minnesota. The West High Varsity Poms and West High Cheerleading teams celebrated senior night and the Poms performed during halftime. West...

Mediterranean tri-bean salad: three times the fun

Mediterranean tri-bean salad: three times the fun

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2018

This salad is inspired from Mediterranean flavors and colors, and will make your meal come to life with its vibrant taste. Use this salad as a side meal at dinner, a main dish at lunch or even as a midday...

Girls basketball vs. Linn-Mar snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 17, 2018

On Saturday, Feb. 17 the girls basketball team hosted Linn-Mar, West won 61-44.

Boys basketball vs. Cretin-Derham snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 17, 2018

On Saturday, Feb. 17 the boys basketball team hosted Cretin-Derham from Minnesota. The Trojans lost 60-71 in a tough fight against the Raiders.

The helmet is a symbol of Megaman, and was shown in the previews for Megaman 11.

Return of the Blue Bomber

Rain Richards, Designer February 15, 2018

Megaman 11 is coming. No, it isn’t a rumor, a hoax or (thankfully enough) a Mighty No. 9 sequel. In December, Capcom released a trailer for an official Megaman game. Megaman was created about thirty...

Marsean Rhodes '18 walks down during the senior ceremony with Margaret McCaffery on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Boys basketball celebrates senior night

Kara Wagenknecht and Sean Brown February 14, 2018

The Trojans faced off against Cedar Rapids Jefferson on Feb. 13, winning 66-39 to improve to a 16-3 record. West will host Cretin-Derham Hall from Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 3:30.

Jessica Doyle '19 and Natalie Dunlap '20 discuss the history of Valentine's day.

West Side Radio: Happy Gal-entine’s Day

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap February 14, 2018

Check out what our twitter followers want most this valentines day here. Subscribe to West Side Radio on iTunes and never miss an episode. To learn more about a specific topic from this week’s...

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