Natalie Katz, Print Editor-in-Chief
• December 18, 2019
The keys to unlocking the knowledge of the world. The place where time and destination are what you make of it. Or, maybe just a quiet study location. Whatever a library means to you, they are truly believed...
On Thursday, December 12th, 44 French I and French IV students went to the Waterloo Center for the Arts to view and discuss Haitian art.
Before the trip, students learned French vocabulary for different...
A new program at West, mentors in violence prevention (MVP) will start in 2021. This program, led by staff members Molly Abraham, Rick Hancox, Kerry Kilker, Paul Breitbach, Megan Johnson, and Susie Ziemer...
Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
• December 6, 2019
The second trimester has brought many new changes to West High. One such change is the completion of the new classroom. Each classroom feature new lights, new floors, and massive windows that make up the...
Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
• December 5, 2019
The athletic department is considering adding a lacrosse team. The team has not yet formed and is in "stage one" of the process, but the organizers, Aniyah Flynn '22 and Arionnah Sonii '22 are in search...
Alex Carlon, Online Editor-in-Chief
• December 5, 2019
Beginning the morning of Dec. 5, the ability for students to request themselves for Academic Focus Time (AFT) via FlexiSched has been disabled. This change comes as students have found "loopholes" to getting...
As part of their yearly community service efforts, West's iJAG program is holding a winter care box drive to support Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services. The drive began the week of Nov. 24 and...
Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
• November 21, 2019
On Nov 19, the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) was announced at City Hall in Iowa City. The MEI rates 506 different cities in the United States on the inclusivity of laws and policies through...
Abby McKeone, Graphics and Social Media Editor
• November 20, 2019
On Nov. 19th, approximately 200 students participated in a free online practice exam administered by ACT. Though scores will not be reportable to colleges, many students used the test as an opportunity...
Fareeha Ahmad, Profiles Editor and Yearbook Copy Editor
• November 18, 2019
Ending off the trimester strong on Nov. 18, the Successful Students Inspired Through Education and Diversity (SSIKED) club invited families and students to enjoy a dinner in honor of the diversity...
You pass the curtain, walking out onto the wooden stage under the glow of purple lights. The large room in front of you is dark, and a small tremor runs through you, nerves roaring as you inhale slowly,...
