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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...

Braille has a set of rules just like any other system of writing, such as putting one dot (called dot 6) before a letter if it is to be capitalized.

Braille: beginnings to now

Reagan Hart, Reporter, Distribution Manager February 6, 2018
Braille has been around for 197 years. Today January is named National Braille Literacy month in order to honor its inventor, and also discuss its continued importance of Braille.
Replace the noodles with zoodles

Replace the noodles with zoodles

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2018

With only 7 ingredients and 20 minutes of your time, zoodles (zucchini noodles) are the perfect addition to any day. Their soft texture and neutral flavor make them especially scrumptious when adding...

The team stands together during the National Anthem on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Trojans take down Kennedy

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor January 31, 2018

West took on Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Jan, 30. With a score of 31-19 at halftime, West went to work in the second half and added 41 points to extend their lead. In the end, the Trojans dominated 72-35....

Paper airplane competition

January 31, 2018

Aerospace engineering teacher Mr. Kahler and WSS staff member Ethan Goers face off to see who can make the best paper airplane.

Boys basketball vs. Kennedy snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor January 31, 2018

The boys basketball team hosted Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Jan. 30. The Trojans beat the Cougars 72-35.

Student groups highlight basketball halftime

Kara Wagenknecht and Ethan Goers January 27, 2018

No. 3 ranked West hosted No. 2 Cedar Falls on Friday, Jan. 26. The Women of Troy fell 58-62 in a very close battle. The student section was loud and mighty during a tie-dye out to support the Best Buddies...

Natalie Dunlap 20 and Jessica Doyle 19 spill the tea on the news from this past week.

West Side Radio: Spilling the tea

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap January 26, 2018

Subscribe to West Side Radio on iTunes and never miss an episode. To learn more about a specific topic from this week's episode, click the links below.  Registration Government shutdown  ...

Lauren Zacharias 19, Emma Koch 19, Logan Cook 18, Cailyn Morgan 19 and Rachael Saunders 18 huddle together at the beginning of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Girls fall to, boys defeat City

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor January 24, 2018

The night began with a tough match between two of the top-ranked girls teams in the state. No. 1 City took the first few points of the game but senior starters Rachael Saunders ’18 and Logan Cook ’18...

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