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Austin Geasland 18 leads the rollercoaster during halftime on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Student section etiquette

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor September 15, 2017

WSS: How are the student section themes decided for each game? MD: For the games we have a group message of the people that run the Twitter account so we usually just text in that, I mean it's not very...

Fashion Friday: Jackson Elkins 18

Fashion Friday: Jackson Elkins ’18

Olivia Dachtler, Photographer September 15, 2017

As the seasons change, so does the wardrobe of Jackson Elkins '18. Check out all of Elkins's essentials for the upcoming fall season.   Jackson's Instagram

Teachers out of temporaries

Teachers out of temporaries

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor September 14, 2017

While the opening of Liberty High School has definitely had an impact on the West High student population, the staff size has decreased as well. This has resulted in empty classrooms, allowing many teachers...

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Bookworm approved

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor September 14, 2017

Bookworm | Noun |: A person unusually devoted to reading or study. (According to Merriam-Webster.com) Emma Gibson '20 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling “It's kind of the first...

A view from the plane.

The home of the brave

Fatima Kammona, News Editor September 11, 2017

When did the fear of other people, whether it’s their religion, race, ethnicity or all of the above, outweigh their right to be respected? I was born and raised here in America. However, my parents weren’t....

Football team overcomes Cedar Falls

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor September 10, 2017

The Trojans narrowly defeated Cedar Falls, 32-31 in overtime. The boys were down 17-0 at halftime but came back fighting in the second half. The end of the fourth quarter saw the game tied at 24-24, leading...

Best Netflix Arrivals, September 2017

Best Netflix Arrivals, September 2017

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor September 10, 2017

Another month means another set of titles Netflix will be dragging away from your seeping, over saturated watch list. However, conversely, this also means that the immensely popular online streaming service...

International Literacy Day was first celebrated in 1966, making this 51st year of celebration.

International literacy day

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor September 9, 2017

As a high school student, especially at an academics-based school like West High, it can be hard to imagine not being able to read or write by the time you graduate--but for 19% of the US population, that’s...

Emily Burch 18 prepares to spike the ball in the third set of the varsity game against City on Sept. 5.

A win for West in cross-town rivalry

Ian Prescott, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2017

On September 5th West High's volleyball team took on cross-town rival City High. West won all three of their sets. The volleyball team drew support from the large crowd that turned up for the spectacle...

Fashion Friday: Marah Fuller

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor September 8, 2017

For more Fashion Friday's check them out here. Here is another summer inspired Fashion Friday: Fashion Friday: Hannah Luce ’18

The Trojans take the field, showing off their new all-black uniforms on Friday, Sep. 1.

Football team crushes Muscatine

Kara Wagenknecht and Pareen Mhatre September 4, 2017

The Trojans had their first home game of the season against Muscatine, who they defeated on Friday, Sep. 1, with an end score of 51-3. Click below for photos of the football game. Click below for...

First Home Football Game Snapchat Coverage

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor September 1, 2017

on Sep. 1 the football team had their first home game. They played Muscatine winning them 51-3.

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