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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...

Eman Elsheikh 18 practices her solo on Monday July 24.

Theatre West to hold first ever Summer Showcase

Emma Brustkern, Print Entertainment Editor July 27, 2017

If you simply can’t wait till winter for a performance from Theatre West, fear not: the first ever Summer Showcase will be held on July 28 at 7 p.m. in the Arganbright Auditorium. The Summer Showcase...

The team stands together in-between games.

Boys baseball crushes Waterloo East

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor June 14, 2017

On Monday June 12, the boys baseball team faced Waterloo East in a double header. The Trojans went onto beating Waterloo East 12-2 in the first game and 11-1 in the second game.

Ibo Pepic 17 and Dilon Crowell 17 jump for the disc.

Wings finishes 12th in the nation

Nick Pryor, Anchor, Feature and News Producer June 7, 2017

The Iowa City ultimate frisbee team Metallic Wings finishes 12th in the nation at the high school ultimate frisbee national invite.

Leah Rhodes 17 gives Regan Steigleder 17 a hug after Steigleder scored.

Girls soccer defeats Clinton

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

On May 31, the Women of Troy defeated Clinton 10-0 in their first regional game. They are to play again at 6 p.m. on June 5 at home against Prairie.  

Andrew Burgess 20 concentrates on playing the keyboard as Rich Medd conducts the band through a piece.

Jazz bands perform for “Friday Night Concert Series”

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor May 28, 2017

Deniz Ince 19 congratulates Claire Ronnebaum 17 after her leg in the girls 4x800 meter relay. The team placed 10th with a time of 9:45.76.

Track teams compete at state championships

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

The girls track and field team placed second overall at the track and field state championships that took place May 18-20, losing to Waukee. Individual state champions included Valerie Welch '17 who won...

Fashion Friday: Angela Reis ’19

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor May 19, 2017

While many young people may try to distinguish their style from their parents, Angela Reis ‘19 finds herself seeking advice from her mother as a way to expand her 70s inspired style. “[My style...

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