Is·lam·o·pho·bi·a: fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims. With groups such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS constantly in the news, many Americans go to social media to express their opinions. Unfortunately, many...

Editor’s Note: This editorial was revised on April 26, 2022 to properly reflect AP Style guidelines regarding the spelling and capitalization of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The inclusion of “(PBUH)”...

Two number one seeds, two accomplished quarterbacks, one great offense, one great defense and one great match up. The New England Patriots, who have received much criticism lately in the “Deflate-gate”...

Compiled by Chanel Vidal and Shanthi Chackalackal “Dance is easy.” “Dance is just an art.” “Psh, dance isn’t a sport, what are you talking about?” I hear it every day when I mention...

“Dream, Dare, Do.” At first glance, it may sound like some overused, cliché mantra. You know, one of those things that are tacked on a poster in Comic Sans rainbow font on an elementary school...

“Hear ye, Hear ye. The Supreme Court of the state of Iowa is now in session.” This is a line that seems to only belong in a movie. “Hear ye, hear ye” makes it sound as if a Medieval court is coming...

As graduation makes its long-awaited appearance this week, many seniors have long since made their decisions regarding plans for attending school next fall. Deciding on college can be a stressful process...

West students get first-hand experience of the Iowa City Community School District’s overpopulation problem everyday walking through the halls. Pushing, shoving and yelling are commonalities when...

Poll students at West High and many would likely say that racism is no longer as prevalent of a problem as it was 50 years ago. With a half African American president and minorities gaining more foothold...

Attending a school referred to by its students as “West High Best High” has major perks. We have outstanding sports teams, a wide variety of classes to choose from and talented arts programs, not to...

‘Tis the season for many high school seniors to be scrambling to decide which college will be the best fit for them socially, academically, and financially.  And ‘tis the year for many applicants,...