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Gifting chocolate is a popular way to show affection on Valentine's 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 it's 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 Year's 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...

The Coen Brothers graphed

The Coen Brothers graphed

Harry Westergaard and Catherine Ju February 10, 2018

  For more smart analysis of the Coen Brothers, check out the links below: The Coen Brothers keep making the same film twice— and it's brilliant The Atlantic: 30 Years of Coens NY...

Three important faces of black history.

Happy Black History Month

Ting Gao, Reporter February 9, 2018

Every February, the nation observes Black History Month. Speeches are made, events are arranged and Google doodles are crafted to honor the stories and experiences of African-Americans in this country....

Crew (and some cast) of We Have Always Lived in the Castle, fall 1981: (Back) David Semel; Jan Smalley, ’82; Bill Johnson, ’82; Nancy Schuchert, ’82; Wes Overton, ’83; Cyndi Skiff, ’82; Doug Hanson, ’83; and Dennis Stevens, ’82. (Front) Pat Stessman, ’82; Phil Lewis, ’84; Carrie (Lewis) Westcott, ’82; Glenn Offerman, ’84; and Ron Bream, ’83.

A drama goodbye answered years later

Fatima Kammona, News Editor February 7, 2018

With the recent construction on West High’s Little Theatre and the deconstruction of the loft, a piece of wood has been found with a letter written by West alumni Wes Overton ‘83 to the theater...

Using fresh cauliflower is much better than pre cut, because of its freshness. A food processor makes using this ingredient very doable.

Cauliflower fried rice to sooth your carb cravings

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2018

Cauliflower: it’s the vegetable that is always left on the veggie tray, untouched. But this cauliflower fried rice changes that norm completely. Full of flavor and color, this recipe is a great option...

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