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Quarterback Marcus Morgan 21 scrambles outside of the pocket  during a scrimmage against Dubuque Hempstead at Dalzell Field in Dubuque on August 23.

Trojans show grit, resiliency in 23-21 loss to SEP

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor September 14, 2019

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...

Endless staircase showing the main character, Jack King, and the stairs he keeps showing up on throughout Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds.

“Opposite of Always”, the book you will remember years after reading

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor September 12, 2019

  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...

The Iowa City Farmers Market was first established in 1972. After 47 years the market has grown from just 13 vendors to 80.

The magic of the market

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...

All of the younger Schmidt-Rundell kids doing their individual scout salutes.

Following family traditions

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...

Caleb Rainey, organizer of IC Speaks, poses for a photo on Monday, Sep. 9.

From the page to the stage

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...

Iowa Citys hidden treasures

Iowa City’s hidden treasures

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...

Alexis Dick 21 compares classic Disney movies to their new live-action remakes.

Disney’s remake spree

Alexis Dick, Reporter September 9, 2019

As Disney live-action remakes continue to appear in theaters, some fans have wondered if these films really measure up to their animated originals. Many of the more recent movies have sparked discussion...

Reflections of art and culture are defining features in Williamsons creative and stylish fashion choices.

Fashion Friday: Bodie Williamson ´22

Paras Bassuk, Photographer September 6, 2019

By experimenting with color and aesthetic themes, Bodie Williamson '22 has developed a style focused on simplicity and artistic expression. "To me, fashion is really cool because it is a unique...

Summer 2019 was full of major turnabouts in the film industry.

Summer 2019 in film: a recap

Edward Keen, Arts Editor September 4, 2019

Last May, I predicted this summer to be a hectic season in the film industry, and such a prediction was correct. Aside from the vast and varied handful of movies that studios released in this period, a...

Alex McKane 22 and the Trojans sprint out of the starting line during the Prairie Invitational at Prairie High School on Aug. 31.

Boys cross country places third at Prairie Invitational

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor August 31, 2019

You’ve probably seen them before. The herd of half-naked, skeletal creatures running in and around the West High campus is not a group of deranged zombies, but rather one of the most promising young...

The West high defense makes a group tackle in the backfield during a game against North Scott on Aug. 30.

Trojans fall to North Scott 14-7 in season opener

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor August 31, 2019

Low-scoring games are either a result of great defense or lackluster offense. Often times both. The Trojans fell to the North Scott Lancers 14-7 on Aug. 30 despite a touchdown throw from Marcus Morgan...

Quarterback Marcus Morgan 21 commands the huddle  during a scrimmage against Dubuque Hempstead at Dalzell Field in Dubuque on August 23.

Football season preview

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor August 28, 2019

There is a simple motto head football coach Garrett Hartwig attributes to the continued success of his program: “Play your best football in October”. His teams have certainly lived up to that motto...

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