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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 Valentines 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...

Gifting chocolate is a popular way to show affection on Valentines Day.

10 reasons why Valentine’s Day is the worst

Oliva Dachtler and Lucy Polyak February 14, 2018

1) People shouldn't need a holiday to show love. If you’re only doing something to make your significant other happy once every February, you’re doing something wrong. Healthy relationships take a...

Boys basketball vs. Jefferson snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 14, 2018

On Tuesday, Feb. 13 the boys basketball team hosted Cedar Rapids Jefferson. West beat the J-Hawks 66-39.

Guy Snow 18 celebrates his win in the true second place match at the Class 3A District 5 wrestling tournament. Snow will advance to his first Iowa High School State Championships.

Nine wrestlers qualify for state

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

Ben Berhow 18 competes in the 100-meter breaststroke race at the Iowa High School State Swim Meet. He placed 13th overall with a time of 1:00.38 on Saturday, Feb. 10. When asked what it was like swimming at the Campus Recreation Wellness Center (CRWC), Berhow said, “It was amazing to get to swim in a pool that has had so many swimming legends. Olympians and NCAA champions have been in that water before and its humbling to get to share it with them.”

Boys swim team hosts state meet

Kara Wagenknecht and Sean Brown February 12, 2018

For the first time in 13 years, West hosted the state swim meet at the CRWC downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Trojans placed 13th overall. Izaak Hajek '20 placed 4th overall in the 100-yard...

Chocolates, flowers and cards

Chocolates, flowers and cards

Ting Gao, Reporter February 12, 2018

Valentine’s Day has been a long-established tradition in the United States, and people have exchanged handmade valentines since possibly the early 18th century. And it’s quite the money-maker for stores....

For many, a typical New Years resolution may include exercising regularly to get fit.

How to: keep New Year’s resolutions

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor February 11, 2018

Look back: The first step to following through with your resolution is ensuring it’s something you genuinely want to do. Look back at why you set your resolution in the first place and ask yourself...

Cailyn Morgan 19 hugs Rachael Saunders 18 as they finish up the game on Friday, Feb. 9.

Girls basketball celebrates senior night with victory

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 10, 2018

The girls basketball team defeated Waterloo West 65-33. West will host Linn-Mar on Feb. 17 for their first regional game. Athletic passes will not grant entrance to sub-state games; students and community...

Students athletes stand together after signing to their schools.

Student-athletes honored at winter signing

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor February 10, 2018

Parents, students, teachers and coaches alike gathered on Wednesday, Feb. 7 to congratulate nine student-athletes on National Signing Day. This celebration was held to commend these individuals for committing...

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