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I think A students will always be slightly ahead in a lot of my classes because of how their weeks start, said B student Howaida Musa 23.

The hybrid gap

Bess Frerichs and Helen Zhang November 14, 2020

WSS is covering the changes in learning models and their subsequent effects on students. To read the previous installment in the series, "On call: students, siblings and learning online," click here. To...

This episode of No Cap Recap discusses the end of fall sports season.

No cap recap: postseason

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter November 13, 2020

On this episode of the No Cap Recap WSS sports editors Owen Aanestad '22 and Camille Gretter '23 recap the fall sports season, the Trojans' success in the postseason and look into the winter sports shutdown...

The flu and COVID-19 may seem similar on paper, but in reality the two illnesses are vastly different.

Finding the difference: COVID-19 and the flu

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor November 12, 2020

As influenza season approaches, many experts worry about how cases of influenza will affect the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The most common symptoms of both COVID-19 and influenza can't be distinguished....

Six West High athletes signed their National Letters of Intent on Nov. 11 to continue their academic and athletic careers at schools across the country.

Trojan athletes sign National Letters of Intent from home

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief November 11, 2020

Amidst a world of sports that seems like a rolling dice, seniors Graham Gambrall, Liv Williams, Nola Femino, Aurora Roghair, Rylee Goodfellow and Audrey Koch made one thing certain in 2020: their college...

Thanksgiving food drive to end Nov. 13

Thanksgiving food drive to end Nov. 13

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor November 11, 2020

The last day of West High’s Thanksgiving food drive is Friday, Nov. 13. Students may drop off food items in the commons area or give monetary donations to Ms. Sundermann in the Guidance office. Both...

For her country

For her country

Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor November 11, 2020

On June 3, 2019, the Khartoum Massacre took place in the capital city of Sudan. Protestors were dispersed with tear gas, and paramilitary forces opened fire on a sit-in in front of the Ministry of Defense....

The ICCSD was granted a waiver to return school fully online.

ICCSD to move fully online starting Nov. 16

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor November 10, 2020

Superintendent Matt Degner along with several other administrative members from schools across the district attended the school board meeting Nov. 10 to update the board, parents, students and staff on...

Craig Huegel and Brianna Nigg make up West Highs athletic department, and use everyday to improve the organization.

Outside the playbook

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief November 10, 2020

In West High’s athletic department, there is no such thing as a “typical day.” For Athletic Director Craig Huegel, his day can consist of many different things, like interviewing a new coach or mapping...

President Trumps post-election actions can only be described as immature and cringe-worthy.

Caroline’s Comics: Post-election tantrums

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor November 9, 2020

After a harrowing Election Day, former Vice President Joe Biden secured 270 electoral votes (with more to spare) to claim the President-Elect title on Nov. 7. Throughout the vote-counting process,...

Greta Kraske 23 and the Iowa City West girls swim team after they placed first during a conference meet at Linn-Mar on October 26, 2019.

Thrown in the deep end

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor November 7, 2020

You step onto the West High softball field for the very first time, ready to represent the Trojans with pride. The thought of a life-altering injury, let alone two, is unimaginable. Greta Kraske '23 never...

Online learning has resulted in added stress for both students and teachers.

Adapting to the abnormal: teacher expectations and COVID-19

Annie Schwartz, Online Copy Editor November 7, 2020

While some students are trying to figure out how to manage their time while completing school fully online, many forget that their teachers are learning along with them. Due to the change in environment...

West High movie buffs Sam Westergaard 22 and Sam Nester 21 discuss their favorite films.

West High movie buffs share their favorite films

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor November 7, 2020

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