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Sia released her Christmas album, Everyday is Christmas on Nov. 17, which features 10 songs.

“Everyday Is Christmas” review

Mary Vander Weg, Online Graphic Designer December 12, 2017

Singer-songwriter Sia made sure that Christmas came early this year when she released her holiday album, the festive and all-original  “Everyday Is Christmas.” The album, which was released on...

Iowa winters mean two things: cold weather and snow days.

Seasonal crossword: Winter

Ting Gao, Reporter December 9, 2017

Winter break is simultaneously too short and too long. Far too short to satisfy students’ need for rest and relaxation, and too long for them to know how to spend it productively. For that purpose, the West...

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America defines testing anxiety as a form of performance anxiety that affects a student’s academic scores, regardless of their level of preparation.

Test anxiety

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor December 8, 2017

The world is about to collapse. You cannot breath. Anxiety is rushing through your body. This is what Allie Hambright ’18 feels when she takes a test. Hambright noticed she began to have these symptoms...

Jamming with West Side Story staffers (December edition)

Jamming with West Side Story staffers (December edition)

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor December 7, 2017

Trees are being tied to cars, strangers are singing at your door and the neighbors have put an obnoxious amount of lights up across the street. That's right, folks! It's December. With all of these traditions...

A discussion: Gun ownership in Iowa

Nick Pryor and Ethan Goers December 7, 2017

An in-depth discussion with a gun owner, federal firearms dealer and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office on gun ownership in Iowa. For more information on the details of firearm permits in Johnson County,...

My mom got me started in music, and without piano, I never would have gotten so serious about it, four year All-State violinist Annie Chen said.

Prioritizing your passion

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2017

When she was four, Annie Chen '18’s mother taught her how to play the piano. When she was five, Chen picked up the violin. As a freshman, she performed at All-State with her brother. Chen’s music career...

The cast takes their final bows.

Behind the scenes of 12 Angry Jurors

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor December 3, 2017

On December 1 & 2, Theatre West put on a performance of 12 Angry Jurors. And while the show itself had only a few actors, the number of people involved in the production was quite extensive. Watch...

Patrick McCaffery 19 holds the ball away from Dowlings Sam Ingoli 18 on Thursday, Nov. 30.

Boys bring home a win during season opener

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor December 1, 2017

There was lots of anticipation on how the returning State Champions would fair after losing their stacked senior class. However, the Trojans proved that they were still a strong and developed team. After...

The football team stands together during the National Anthem on Friday, Oct. 27.

Road to state: a multimedia experience

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor November 29, 2017

Throughout the 2017 football season, a team of two Videographers and the Sports Editor followed the team on their journey to return to the UNI-Dome for another shot at the state title. The team compiled...

Dillon Doyle 18 lifts the state runner-up trophy up as the team gathers around it on Friday, Nov. 17.

Trojans fall to Dowling in state championship

Kara Wagenknecht and Ethan Goers November 19, 2017

The Trojans put up a fight against Dowling, but eventually fell 35-21. West finished their season 12-1.

Thor: Ragnarok amazes with space opera flair

“Thor: Ragnarok” amazes with space opera flair

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor November 18, 2017

In the past decade or so, we have had more superhero movies than ever. They have become the latest blockbuster fodder. Marvel has been at the forefront of this with their hugely innovative cinematic universe....

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