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West High musicians auditioned for All-State band, orchestra and choir online this year.

All-State musicians selected amidst pandemic

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor November 1, 2020

With the pandemic still a major threat, the All-State Musical Festival was canceled on Oct. 1. Students auditioned and were accepted into All-State, however, the process was changed to accommodate...

Part two of West Side Radios conspiracy theories series explores QAnon.

West Side Radio: conspiracy theories podcast episode 2

Paige Albright and Renee Gould November 1, 2020

Chances are you’ve heard of QAnon. But most people don’t know how it started and spread, and the actions people are taking for and against it. The second part of West Side Radio’s conspiracy theories...

WSS has compiled some spooky horror stories from the internet and students for you to read in celebration of Halloween.

5 spooky, scary, horror stories for Halloween

Nao Oya, Photographer October 31, 2020

 With COVID-19 still circling through Iowa, many are hesitant about letting their kids go trick or treating. Even if they do decide to go, there will still be safety precautions that kids and parents...

Adam Sandlers Hubie Halloween released on Netflix this October to mixed reviews.

“Hubie Halloween” is dimwitted Adam Sandler fun

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer October 31, 2020

Like most people, I was blown away by "Uncut Gems" (2019), and thought that it was Adam Sandler’s best performance. Now it’s back to the basics for the Sandman’s latest film "Hubie Halloween" (2020)....

The Trojans defensive line prepares for the next play Oct. 30.

Morgan leads Trojans to state quarterfinals

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief October 31, 2020

In what was supposed to be a week four matchup between the two best teams in eastern Iowa, the Trojans finally had their time to shine tonight — but with more on the line than a Mississippi Valley Conference...

The boys cross country team poses for a picture before racing in the state meet in Fort Dodge on Oct. 30.

Boys cross country team makes tenth consecutive appearance at state meet

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2020

The 2020 cross country season has brought nothing but adversity to Josh Kidman's squad this fall. From injuries to shutdowns, countless miles around Iowa City came together in Fort Dodge this morning as...

Fall Guys season 2 brings new minigames and bonus features to the base game

Falling into place: “Fall Guys” season two review

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter October 30, 2020

With the release of its second season on Oct. 8, “Fall Guys” breathed new life with additional minigames, costumes and general quality touch-ups on the game. With the season’s theme being based on...

Yulong Shao 21 and Lucy Westemeyer 21 were announced as senior class president and vice-president Oct. 26.

2021 senior class officers named

Alex Carlon, Online Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2020

In an email sent to students on Oct. 16, it was announced that Yulong Shao '21 and Lucy Westemeyer '21 were elected senior class president and vice president, respectively, by the class of 2021. "I’m...

Students from West, City and Liberty high schools learn together in online classes.

All for one

Rosemary Timmer-Hackert and Isaac Young October 24, 2020

For many, school pride is a pivotal aspect of the high school experience. Football games and school assemblies are an expected part of the social dynamic for students, but these events have come to a halt...

The offensive linemen take position to prepare for the next play Oct. 23.

Football team advances to third round of playoffs

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief October 23, 2020

With the temperature sitting around 40 degrees, it may have been a chilly night for the limited spectators, but Garrett Hartwig's squad was plenty warm after their 35-7 win against the Little Hawks Oct....

The early snowfall was a subject of debate for West High students.

A not-so-heated debate

Katherine Shoppa, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief October 23, 2020

Snow falls gracefully outside the window and you can almost hear the sound of Christmas music playing on the radio. The feeling of winter sets in and you’re about ready to have a cup of hot cocoa. You...

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