National parks — locations honoring natural wonders dominated by vast canyons, tall redwoods and roaring rivers — are now threatened by global warming, layoffs and tariffs.  In 2024, the United...

Sofia Fuentes Sofia Fuentes ’28 has been playing soccer since she was four years old. After joining to follow in her brother’s path, Fuentes has become a young star.  Fuentes plays for the Iowa...

“Moving forward, the White House Press Pool will be determined by the White House Press Team. Legacy outlets who have participated in the press pool for decades will still be allowed to join,” Karolina...

As you walk through your local grocery store, you’re surrounded by a plethora of choices. From savory chips to sugary donuts, all these options seem appetizing. However, the mesmerizing packaging and...

The Freedom Forum in Washington, D.C. awarded Shanza Sami ’26 in the annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference for 2025. One student from all 50 states plus D.C. are chosen, and students...

Lake Macbride’s gorgeous lakeside trails and the life-giving sounds of wind brushing through the thick, sun-filled forest breathe serenity like no other place. Tucked away in the middle of this land...

Go originated in China over 2,500 years ago and is thought to be the oldest board game still played today. Though the game originated in China, it is also largely played in Japan and Korea.  Go involves...

With the seasons changing and the weather warming up, a wardrobe change is essential. Fashion trends are constantly going through a revolving door of in and not in, so we decided to do the research and...

West High Spanish teacher Victor Diaz Galindo was in his final year at the University of Iowa when he was accepted for a program that allowed him to experience his home country of Mexico in a completely...

West High has found a new volleyball head coach: Jaedynn Evans. Evans is from Mid Prairie, Iowa, and has played volleyball for fourteen years. After coaching three seasons of club volleyball in Oklahoma,...

West’s top jazz band, Jazz Ensemble, headed to Iowa State University to compete in the annual Iowa Jazz Championships on April 8. The last time West qualified for IJC was in 2023. This year, they qualified...

The boys soccer season started on April 4 with games on Friday and Saturday. Friday, the boys took on Ankeny Centennial, where they netted a pair of goals to win 2-1. The goal scorers for West included...