“Jojo Rabbit” is a powerhouse of comedy and emotion
Edward Keen, Arts Editor and Copy Editor
November 11, 2019
Taika Waititi has proven himself again and again to be one of Hollywood’s greatest tour de force directors of delightfully bizarre arthouse films that tread the line between drama and full-on comedy. Viewers that have followed him closely through his slow rise may attribute his name to the mockumentary “What W...
Living in Neuzilville
Luke Krchak, Reporter and Columnist
November 11, 2019
“It doesn't matter how bad my day was, at least it wasn’t a zombie apocalypse,” said social studies teacher Gary Neuzil. Neuzil has been teaching for 34 years and has no plans to stop anytime soon. He first got the idea to pursue teaching during his senior year of college. Neuzil was originally going to follow his father's steps in bec...
No cap recap: Fall sports
November 10, 2019
With the fall sports season wrapping up, we figured it was time to drop our very first sports podcast of the year. This first installment of No cap recap serves as a satirical, light-hearted attempt to translate the skills of West High's fall sport athletes onto the basketball floor. The skills o...
West/Liberty girls swim team impresses at state
Hanah Kitamoto, Reporter
November 9, 2019
The last two years of the combined West and Liberty swim teams were strong seasons. But this year, they were even stronger. The swim team finished in fourth place on Nov. 9 at the state swim meet at YMCA Marshalltown with a score of 184.5 points. The team improved their performance by jumping up two...
What to expect from Disney+
Edward Keen, Arts Editor and Copy Editor
November 9, 2019
In its latest ploy to attain full-scale dominion, Disney has set out to formulate their very own on-demand streaming service to go head to head with the likes of Netflix and Hulu. The origins of the service date back to 2016, but it wasn’t until two years later when Disney CEO Bob Iger divulged sk...
The art of açaí
Misha Canin, Reporter
November 9, 2019
You might have heard of them as "fruit soup," "basically a smoothie parfait," or "just a smoothie in a bowl." What they're really called are acai bowls, the newest food trend taking Instagram by storm. Here are the most popular spots to find them in Iowa City, each ranked from best to worst along will...
How far is too Far for cancel culture
Mariam Keita and Cymry Hieronymus
November 8, 2019
Imagine you wake up in the morning and open your Instagram, Youtube, or Twitter feed to see your name trending across all platforms, thousands of people calling you out, tagging you in harsh comments. The #canceled posted right by your name. "Cancel culture" is a phenomenon in which people use the interne...
The composition of a dream
Alex Carlon, Online Managing and News Editor
November 7, 2019
A dramatic symbol crash during a fight. The gentle ‘tings’ of a triangle as two characters fall in love. A violin solo as someone takes their final breath. These subtleties are a vital part of the tone evoked by many beloved films and television shows, with composers being the masterminds behind...
Best Buddies and PALS hold third annual basketball game against faculty
Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 7, 2019
The Best Buddies and PALS lead the West High faculty wire-to-wire en route to a 33-29 victory on Nov. 7 in the West High gymnasium. This was the third year of the school-wide event that featured a lively student section and performances from the West High band. Every one of the Best Buddies was able to get ...
Budding girls wrestling team prepares for season
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 will begin Dec. 2, the Monday after Thanksgiving break, and the season will end on Ja...
Film club to show “Ghostbusters” for their first fundraiser of the year
Jack Harris, Online Reporter and Film Critic
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 be available for purchase. Though free admission is a risk for the club, they have high hopes that it wi...
Lies parents tell their children: A compilation
Carmela Cohen Suarez, Copy Editor and Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2019
Throughout our childhood, we are told fairy tales such as the story of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy. We grow up accepting these and finding a certain amount of joy in believing these fairy tales. Sometimes, though, we are told lies that are so insane that it is difficult to believe we e...
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