In the world of tennis, coming together as a team to win a state championship is a unique experience. Known as a sport for individuals, playing for a team is a different experience that takes time to get...
“The kitchen is a place to gather”. Becky Schmookes has been saying this since she was diagnosed with type one diabetes at 23. This diagnosis inspired her to start her own baking business over ten...
Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
• May 31, 2022
For almost a century, standardized tests have been an important part of any student’s college application in the US. However, in the last two years an increasing number of colleges and universities have...
“Avocados ruin sushi and they should not belong there.” - Nik Sung '22
“Kendrick Lamar’s new album is mid.” - Nate Weimer '23
“Canes is overrated and escargot is good”...
Harry’s House’ is Harry Styles’ third solo album, which was released on May 20, 2022. This album pairs a modern feel with a 70s groove. You can tell Harry has become comfortable with trying new styles...
As an unofficial tradition, every year seniors try to pull off reckless and harmless pranks as they leave West High, such as putting a Porta-potty on top of the school (a senior prank of the class of 2021)....
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• May 27, 2022
Pat Bosch graduated from West in 1988 and attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate degree. After completing medical school in Philadelphia, he is a pediatric surgeon today. He has worked...
The Trojans brought the thunder on Wednesday night defeating Cedar Falls in a comfortable 6-1 victory during the substate finals. Despite the weather delays, the real storm was on Barker Field.
The...
Nationally, 1 in 5 LGBTQ students are taught positive representations of LGBTQ people, history or current events at their school, according to GLSEN’s 2019 National School Climate Survey. This number...
Volleyball team retiring #9
Around ten years ago, on Aug. 11, 2011, the West High community and volleyball team lost a teammate, leader and friend. Caroline “Line” Found passed away from a moped...
For years upon years, the West High boys tennis players have succeeded in postseason play, especially at the state singles/doubles tournament. Last year, the West High boys tennis team produced the doubles...
Seeing them at school walking through the hallway brings a nauseating blur of panic. Your heart races, your ears ring and your hands shake. You anxiously sweat and want to crawl out of your skin. Nothing...
