The Recruiting Trail gets its first official commitment in its third episode featuring four-year varsity wrestler Will Hoeft '20. Throughout high school, Hoeft has seen interest from schools such as the...
It’s that time of year again. The bitter December wind whips through the air, bringing with it an equally chilling obstacle for students: the influx of exams crammed in before break. When the seemingly...
Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
• December 18, 2019
Whether it is religious or just for fun, students have a wide range of customs they participate in during the winter season. Watching Christmas classics or baking sweets are common holiday traditions for...
Natalie Katz, Print Editor-in-Chief
• December 18, 2019
The keys to unlocking the knowledge of the world. The place where time and destination are what you make of it. Or, maybe just a quiet study location. Whatever a library means to you, they are truly believed...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• December 17, 2019
For many returning varsity swimmers, this dual meet against Linn-Mar was circled in red. Last season the Trojan Bolts faced the Lions on five different occasions with wins in all four except at the state...
The first meet of any wrestling season brings plenty of nerves and excitement. The first meet in program history, however, is an entirely new challenge.
The girls wrestling team is fully aware of the...
A new program at West, mentors in violence prevention (MVP) will start in 2021. This program, led by staff members Molly Abraham, Rick Hancox, Kerry Kilker, Paul Breitbach, Megan Johnson, and Susie Ziemer...
The soccer ball thuds against the wall rhythmically as an ISC player practices passes before his game. The chatter of teammates can be heard as they go over game tactics and strategy. The team goes over...
Kailey Gee, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
• December 13, 2019
Before Rex Orange County's latest album, “Pony,” I had only heard a couple of his songs: "Sunflower," "Best Friend", and "Loving is Easy". Chances are you've heard them before too since they’re the...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• December 10, 2019
Coming off a tough road loss to Prairie the West High girls basketball team regrouped and picked up their second official and first home win of the season defeating Western Dubuque 53-40.
Early on the...
