Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
• December 14, 2020
Warning: potential spoilers ahead, read with caution
I have had mixed feelings about most of the additions that Disney has made to the “Star Wars” franchise since purchasing Lucasfilm. I was a little...
2020. The year started off with fireworks and excitement as people were filled with hope and plans for the new year. People attended big parties together with no masks in sight, a foreign idea to us now,...
Sports are back.
The school district announced on Dec. 11 that students and teachers will return to hybrid learning starting Dec. 14 which allows the start of winter sports. The boys and girls basketball...
Abby McKeone, Graphics and Social Media Editor
• December 13, 2020
In the fall of 2019, the Green and Gold Academy was formed with the purpose of providing unique perspectives and experiences to students. The Academy was originally started by English teacher, Garrett...
Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
• December 12, 2020
Netflix has taken film fans by storm with David Fincher’s latest movie, "Mank." "Mank" is the biopic of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, who was presumed to be the actual mastermind behind the film...
Kailey Gee, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
• December 11, 2020
The Iowa City Community School District announced that students in the hybrid learning model will return to school starting Monday, Dec. 14. Earlier this week, the school board stated that as long as COVID-19...
In the first episode of The Futon, Alaina Greenlee '23 and Sydney Wildes '21 discuss everything quarantine: new hobbies, changes in the work place, Netflix recommendations, real-life Fruit Ninja and, of...
Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
• December 9, 2020
According to World Atlas in 2018, the most common religion in the U.S. is Protestant Christian, making up 46.5 percent of the population. This means that during December nearly half the country celebrates...
Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
• December 9, 2020
During his first campaign rally since the election, President Trump continued to spew baseless claims of fraudulent voting at Georgian voters on Dec. 5. Ironically, the purpose of the rally was to...
2020 has demanded continuous adaptation and perseverance. A mere spike in COVID-19 cases isn’t going to stop dedicated athletes from finding ways to keep up the grind. Masks, disinfectant and hand sanitizers...
In this video, WSS staffers Helena Wa Kalala '23 and Sydney Wildes '21 showcase four breakfast ideas perfect for busy students. They make crepes, eggs, french toast and croissants, while emphasizing the...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• December 6, 2020
Anjali Tanna graduated from West in 1986. She spent most of her childhood playing and performing music. She developed a love for the cello, and it has led her to a professional career overseas. In this...
(She/her) Maya Mueller is a sophomore at West High. This is her first year doing journalism and she is an intern. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, going on walks, napping and spending time with family...
