Maya Chu, Print Feature Editor
• November 17, 2022
Club West hosts Halloween Party
Ernie Found’s farm was full of spooky spirit at Club West’s Halloween Party Oct. 22, which raised around $12,000 for West athletics. Over 400 attendees participated...
Editorial Disclaimer: This is an editorial. While based on facts, its purpose is to share conclusions and opinions derived by the WSS Editorial Board.
Although sexual violence can happen to anyone...
Immigration can be a difficult process, with immigrants facing hardships such as navigating complex legal systems, leaving friends and family behind and sometimes learning a new language. However, hope...
When West High students hear the name Mr. Wymer, they likely think of the biology teacher with the multitude of plants in his classroom or the AP Environmental Science teacher who often takes students...
As all of the fall sports have come to a close this weekend after the girls' swim team placed sixth at the IGHSAA state swim meet, Sports Editor Zoe Smith '24 and Co-Managing Editor Paige Albright '23...
Isabella Tisdale, Features and Visuals editor
• November 16, 2022
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Club West announces its No Bake Bake sale. From pies to rolls, Club West introduces this bake sale to raise money for NWJH and West's high athletic departments. Online...
Howaida Musa, Podcaster, Videographer
• November 16, 2022
The club name, G!World, stands for “Girl’s world.” It’s a club meant to help girls form a sisterhood. The program is a part of the Neighborhoods of Johnson County programs. It's offered at all...
Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
• November 15, 2022
A pretentious satire told from the point of view of an unreliable narrator and his eccentric, clever peers, the first published novel by Donna Tartt “The Secret History” presents itself as a contemporary...
The girls’ swimming and diving team traveled to Marshalltown last Friday and Saturday to compete against the best teams in the state. The team placed sixth while several Trojan-Bolts made the podium.
West...
Two AP classes, four high-commitment clubs, a sport and a job. The heavy workload is barely manageable, especially for a freshman. However, it seems like everyone else around you is somehow doing more...
After more than 10 years of searching for a system where students can help their peers who are struggling with their classes, English teacher Kerri Barnhouse and senior Kara Thomas have formalized a way...
Spoilers Ahead
As someone who has never seen a single episode of “Game of Thrones,” I was told that starting with the prequel would be better than jumping straight into the series in order to avoid...
(She/her) Shanza Sami is a sophomore at West High. This is currently her first year on staff as a reporter. Outside of the journalism room, you can find Shanza biking, perusing through a new book or adding...
