Loki: the God of Mischief, Prince of the kingdom of Asgard, adopted brother of Thor, the wronged son of the devious Frost Giants. His tales of plunder, adventure, and roguery have always been a shining...
Misha Canin, Print Managing Editor and Business Co-Editor
• September 18, 2019
Excitement lingers over the crowd. A rambunctious group of highschoolers decked out in gold attire bang on the rickety metal bleachers of the student section. West High Dance Marathon members hand out...
This year some teachers took the initiative to have their Academic Focus Time (AFT) classes participate in the Green and Gold Academy.
The Green and Gold Academy is a project led by AFT teachers to...
Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
• September 16, 2019
Gary Barta was hired as the new athletic director (AD) for the University of Iowa on Aug. 1, 2006. On Aug. 7, 2019 the University gave him a $3.35 million extension to keep him at the University until...
Abby McKeone, Graphics and Social Media Editor
• September 16, 2019
They walk in unison to the open field, all singing the Trojan cross country song. The girls line up and cramp together as tightly as possible. They try to suppress the feeling of anxiety and focus on staying...
The Trojan golf team is all about having fun.
In golf, where failure is commonplace and perfection is elusive, being able to stay positive after mistakes is as beneficial as any great drive or putt.
Head...
The Trojans may not have walked out of Pleasant Hill with a win, but they can certainly walk out of Friday's loss against Southeast Polk with pride.
The football team lost to Southeast Polk 23-21 on...
I knew I’d remember some words from this book when the female love interest, Kate, made up the word ‘craugh’ which means crying and laughing at the same time. It immediately became one...
Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
• September 12, 2019
Mornings in the midwest are often cold and crisp, with a sharpness to the air. Saturdays provide a feeling of happiness and peace as a calming break from reality. The Iowa City Farmers Market combines...
Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
• September 11, 2019
A legacy is forming in the Schmidt-Rundell family. Although most siblings want nothing to do with each other’s interests, all seven of these siblings have been active in Scouts. Wesley Schmidt-Rundell...
Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
• September 10, 2019
It was a crush that brought sixteen year old Caleb Rainey to first perform poetry as a high school student. After his classmate told him she was interested in poets, he got to work in preparation for his...
Sara Baroncini, Yearbook People Co-Editor
• September 10, 2019
Iowa City can feel like a small town, but from a business standpoint there are over 200 shops, restaurants and cafes in the area. Amongst these places, a few hidden gems are scattered throughout the Iowa...
Muhammed is so excited to be this year's Tech Editor. This is his second year on staff and he is a senior at West. In his free time, he enjoys making documentaries and coding.
