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  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
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  • 12/18: Pink out day
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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.

Ben Folds excels at tour kick-off in Davenport

Ben Folds excels at tour kick-off in Davenport

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor August 28, 2017

Ben Folds performed at the Adler Theater in Davenport, Iowa last Saturday. It was the evening of August 26th, the kickoff of Adler’s own Alternating Festival and the first stop of Folds’ 2017 Paper...

The special teams group gets ready for a kickoff after West scored on Friday, Aug. 25.

Trojans bring home a win in season opener

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor August 28, 2017

The West High Trojans traveled to Southeast Polk on Friday, Aug. 25. They won 37-27, making their season 1-0.

The girls varsity team huddles together before the race on Thursday, Aug. 24.

Girls cross country team hosts first annual Iowa City West Early Bird Invitational

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor August 26, 2017

On Aug. 24, the girls cross country team hosted the first annual Early Bird Invitational at the University of Iowa Ashton Cross Country Course. The Women of Troy came home with first place finishes in...

Pieper Stence '18 performs as the lead in the last act of the Summer Showcase during dress rehearsal on Thurs., July 27. When asked what her favorite part about the Summer Showcase Stence said, “[I like] being able to perform with so many great performers!”

Theatre West: all about The Summer Showcase and the upcoming season

Jenna Wang and Kara Wagenknecht July 31, 2017

While most students are traveling and enjoying the summer before school starts, over 30 West High cast and crew members were hard at work preparing for Theatre West’s first ever one-night Summer...

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