Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
• April 30, 2022
It’s a humid April morning, and sounds of people getting ready for the day engulf the atmosphere. I wake up around 7 a.m., drink a cup of milk tea and head out. Most people rush to school or work, thinking...
To some, shoes are just another accessory, something to wear to protect your feet. For others, collecting shoes is a fun hobby, and their footwear brings out a sense of pride. From Yeezys to Crocs, shoes...
You walk into your classroom, your peers chatting amongst themselves. You notice the subtle inflections in their voices: an undertone of frustration in one, admiration in the other. As you open your notebook...
IMPORTANT NOTE: The contents of this series are entirely satirical and should not be regarded as fact, as they bear little resemblance to reality. This version also contains two bonus radishes that were not featured in the magazine.
Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
• April 27, 2022
The Trojans women's soccer teams faced Cedar Rapids Kennedy Tuesday, April 26 at the Ed Barker field. The Trojans dominated with the final score being 8-1. Both junior varsity and varsity were victorious....
Helen Zhang, Print Columns Editor
• April 27, 2022
Our society often portrays optimism as a virtuous trait for people to possess. We admire those who can see the bright side of every situation and stay positive through extreme struggles.
However,...
Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
• April 27, 2022
Robert Eggers's third film, “The Northman”, is his most accessible yet. By no means does that make this film Easy to watch. Clocking in at 2 hours and 17 minutes it's a little bit on the longer side,...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• April 27, 2022
James "Sugar Bear" Hall graduated from West High in 1986, while at West he participated in various sports, even becoming a state champion in track coached by the legendary Coach Hollingsworth. He would...
Spring is a time of colors and fun when the warm weather finally comes after the surprisingly long winter. The recipes that have been picked out embody this with their warm coziness and their country comfort....
Prom is an iconic and classic experience for most teenagers. Everyone looks forward to the moment when they can dress up and have a good time at the end of the year. It's a great way to honor all the work...
West High's tradition of excellence spans over five decades, with hundreds of students coming and leaving, and hundreds of teachers departing and staying. It is no wonder that some teachers might have...
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'' had everything against it from the start. Following the critical reception and financial disappointment of its predecessor, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes...
(she/her) Akshethaa Naveen-Kumar is a senior and has been on the Trojan Epic staff for 3 years. She is currently Co-Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook, and her hobbies include reading thriller books, dancing...
