After kicking off their season opener on Dec. 12 with a record of 119-49, the Trojan Bolts have continued to display strong performance — notably, placing first at the Cougar Invite Dec. 7 and second...

"In need of a sweet little treat." "Me on my way to get a sweet treat." "I deserve a sweet treat." ‘Sweet little treat’ culture has taken the internet, and West, by storm. There are countless...

A leader and a junior on the swim team this year is Winston Fan. Fan was a part of the winning 200-meter medley relay last year at the state swim meet. He was also a participant in the 100-meter breast...

West High’s Good Time Company and ShowTime show choirs performed Dec. 18 at Hancher Auditorium for the annual Winter Swing Show. The theme for GTC’s performance was Homecoming, and comprised of songs...

JP. Claussen, a dedicated special education teacher at West, channels his passion for music into leading the folk rock band JP Claussen and Friends. With a guitar in hand and songs inspired by folk legends,...

After changing the way schools are ranked, multiple ICCSD schools saw their rankings fall in their Iowa School Performance Profiles, released Nov. 12. The changes included de-emphasizing growth and dropping...

When the days start getting shorter and the wind becomes biting, that’s when ballet dancers all around the world start preparing for their busiest time of the year—"The Nutcracker" season. Characterized...

Finnley Bonfig '26 started Flour Power, her online bakery, at the age of 12, but she'd been baking long before that. She's made all of her family's birthday cakes since she was seven years old. Now,...

The students in Chamber Orchestra and Concert and Philharmonic Strings unpacked their instruments in the south band room for a dress rehearsal on stage in the Arganbright Auditorium at 4 p.m. after school...

Junior Alexander Pierce returns after two state runs, finishing first place freshman year and second place last year. Pierce returns to the weight room as a leader and role model setting a strong example...

The Red Cross Club held its first winter blood drive on Friday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the dance room. Through the work of both Red Cross and student volunteers, as well as club advisor Jessica...

West High's AP psychology classes made their way down to the Arganbright Auditorium lobby on Wednesday, Dec. 11 to meet with researchers from the University of Iowa’s neuroscience lab. There, the students...