“Show me what the future looks like. Show me what America looks like,” a woman calls.
Others answer, “This is what the future looks like. This is what America looks like.”
This...
Show choirs from across the district came together on Jan. 10 to perform at the fundraising event commonly known as “Dollars for Scholars.” While this event was held at Liberty High School...
Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. led the equality movement in the South and made history for his work with minority group rights. But in recent years, students have expressed that they feel underrepresented,...
Wingel Xue, Columns Editor, Designer
• January 15, 2018
Several community organizations came together once again at Grant Wood Elementary School to put together a celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. earlier today. This year, the festivities were...
Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
• January 11, 2018
Due to inclement weather, Thursday's show of this year's Theatre West SPIT productions has been cancelled. Those needing a refund or to exchange their ticket for tomorrow night can contact directors Callie...
George Liu, Videographer, Anchor
• December 22, 2017
Beginning in seventh grade, Junhee Lee ’18 saw instant success as he began attending math competitions on behalf of Mu Alpha Theta.
“From his very first competition, I realized that he was an amazing...
Construction taking place near the Athletic Hall of Fame was the source of the haze during second period. The haze isn’t smoke, but dust coming from the saw used by construction workers outside. The...
Activist, author and 2009 West High graduate Zach Wahls, returned to his home state to formally announce his intentions to run for Iowa senate on Dec. 21. He is hoping to take over the seat currently...
Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• December 19, 2017
A fire left the whole interior of Des Moines's Plaza Lanes in flames and caused the entire roof to collapse on Dec. 18. For many years, Plaza Lanes had hosted the state meet in the state's capitol;...
Alyson Kuennen, News Editor, Photographer
• December 19, 2017
The first ever Girl Up fundraiser raised over $3,650 last week on Dec. 8 in the cafeteria. Girl Up is a United Nations organization aimed to help girls in developing countries gain the materials or...
Nina Elkadi, Print Editor-in-Chief
• December 15, 2017
During first period on Dec. 15, 2017, producer Pete Shilaimon and members of "The Miracle Season" camera crew ambled the halls of West High.
"The first time I came out here was when we were...
