This article is part of a series about Ramadan celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the first edition about what Ramadan was like in 2020 here. Breaking the fast together, praying together,...

In his 20th year as West High head varsity tennis coach, Principal Mitch Gross has made a name for himself in the world of high school tennis. With eight team state championships, five singles state championships,...

Despite the strong winds, the boys soccer team crushed the Liberty Lightning 5-0 on April 13. Within the first five minutes of the first half, junior Teo Gonzalez scored, which was closely followed by...

Head track and field coach TJ Craig and his squad hosted the second annual Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival where athletes and teams from around the state looked to qualify for the famous Drake Relays...

As spring approaches, a plethora of activities present themselves in all shapes and forms. Since most people are eager to escape their homes and get out in the open air, here are some options to make the...

Gwen Watson ’21 is a photographer for WSS and manages the online entertainment section. As entertainment editor, they are responsible for choosing entertainment articles and looking them over before...

Believe it or not, the Futon crew tried to stay on one topic in this episode. Thankfully, Sydney's segment transition skills came in clutch. From newly adult tickets all the way to Girl Scout cookies,...

"Miss Iowa, you're ugly" by Brooke Lock, originally published in the Nov. 10, 2000 issue of WSS Having only one hand must be tough, but it doesn’t guarantee a finalist spot, let alone the crown in...

As far as football infamy at West High, the legacy of Nate Kaeding '00 carries on. During his time at West he won state soccer titles and set a school record while kicking for the football team. After...

On this episode of the No Cap Recap... After falling victim to COVID-19 just a year ago, the spring sport athletes and coaches are back for another chance to compete in the sports they have missed so...

The girls soccer team is back in action after losing last season to COVID-19. Head Coach Dave Rosenthal led the team through a long and hard battle as they faced 2019 state champions, Ankeny. Both teams...

Legendary Entertainment's MonsterVerse began in 2014 with the release of "Godzilla", which (to put it lightly) I’m not a fan of. A year later, they announced that Godzilla would reunite with his old...