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,...
At six o'clock on Nov. 15 students, faculty, parents and community members all gathered in the cafeteria for the fourth annual Music Playathon. Proceeds went to the ICCSD Music Auxiliary, which funds music...
Students walking past the library windows may catch a glance of curling gold lettering and brightly-colored book covers on the latest book display. These next few weeks, the library is showcasing books...
Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
• November 7, 2019
The girls wrestling team is becoming a reality. In informative meetings held before and after school on Nov. 6, assistant wrestling coach Kody Pudil went into detail about his vision for the program.
Practices...
Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
• November 6, 2019
Next Friday, Nov. 8, Film Club is hosting their first event of the year: a screening of the 1984 classic, “Ghostbusters,” in the little theater. Admission is free, and popcorn and other snacks will...
Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
• November 5, 2019
School Board members oversee the school district by setting school policy, hiring and evaluating the superintendent, monitoring the district’s financials and keeping the focus on students’ learning....
On Friday Nov. 1, assistant wrestling coach Kody Pudil announced the addition of a girls wrestling team to the sports roster through an email to female West students. This news comes on the heels of Pudil...
Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
• October 31, 2019
Halloween is here, the one night of the year people can dress up as whoever and whatever they want to be. West High-students and faculty alike- got into the spooky spirit during the day, with costumes...
This is a topic that could easily fill a hundred-page thesis with no trouble. For simplicity, this article will be broken up into three major parts; The Ukrainian Call, Syria-Turkey Stuff, President Trump...
