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Fashion Friday: Miranda Medina ’18

Samalya Thenuwara, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2017

Her bright blue hair and personalized style express her fun personality. "[Style is] adding your own little spice to yourself," Medina said. Click here for more fashion content.  

Comparing Apples newest phone models

Comparing Apple’s newest phone models

Mary Vander Weg, Online Graphic Designer November 2, 2017

Mary Vander Weg

Adam Sandler (left) and Dustin Hoffman,( right) in The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

Baumbach scores again with “The Meyerowitz Stories (new and selected)”

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor November 1, 2017

Editor's note: This story was written before accusations of sexual assault were directed at star Dustin Hoffman.  If you are a fan of Noah Baumbach films, you will have a pretty good idea of what to...

Best Buddies, PALs, and faculty high-five each other after the game.

PALs and Best Buddies defeat faculty in basketball

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor October 30, 2017

 

Pinterest Fall DIYs

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter October 30, 2017

Fall brings beautiful leaves, spiced candles and also crafty Pinterest projects. WSS challenged four students to make three fall-themed DIYs. Watch to see their attempts at yarn pumpkins, leaf roses...

How to: Halloween

How to: Halloween

Ting Gao, Reporter October 30, 2017

Back when we were in elementary school (and possibly even in junior high), Halloween as a holiday was all about trick-or-treating. Being able to coast from door to door and receive candy from strangers...

Colleen Bloeser 18 starts the race. She placed 58th with a time of 19:57 on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Cross country teams compete at state

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor October 29, 2017

The girls team competed in the first race on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. The team placed 5th overall with Bailey Nock '18 finishing as the runner-up. The boys competed promptly after the girls, with...

Dillon Doyle 18 celebrates after he took down Washingtons Haven Henningsen 18 on Friday, Oct. 27.

Trojans slide through round one of playoffs

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor October 29, 2017

Through snow, rain and lots of wind the boys football team overcame Cedar Rapids Washington 49-7, advancing to the next round of playoffs. The Trojans will host Cedar Falls on Friday, Nov. 3.

The four treats go great together for a halloween party.

A twisted take on Halloween treats

Halloween is right around the corner and with it comes an abundance of holiday festivities. Celebration varies from Halloween parties to dressing up. While opinions may clash on the best way to celebrate...

Elisas bright dress is perfect for warm days before the cold weather kicks in.

Fashion Friday: Elisa Nisly ’19

Sean Brown, Photographer October 27, 2017

Here is a great fall fashion inspiration for the guys: Fashion Friday: Jackson Elkins ’18

The Shelter House is located in Iowa City and helps provide resources to people experiencing homelessness.

24 units to change 24 lives

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2017

Zach Wahls was making his way down the Iowa City ped mall when, for the first time, he saw a homeless person with a sign asking for money. “I was quite young and I do not remember any of the details,”...

The next American classic

The next American classic

Luke Reynolds and Sophie Stephens October 27, 2017

It’s that time of the year again: time for the writers of the world to crack open their laptops, create a fresh new Word document and start typing. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a nonprofit...

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