What makes someone beautiful? At the grocery store, glossy magazines displayed on the shelf scream “How To Look Prettier” in bold, hot pink letters, providing tips on how to look thinner and cover...
Zaira Ahmad, Print Editor-in-Chief
• March 8, 2022
Comfort is found in numerous locations: some find it in nature, others in their homes, but for Gavin Irias ’22, it is in the bustling environment of airports — people rushing by with places to go,...
Kailey Gee, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
• March 8, 2022
“Sorry for not posting in a while!” — it’s a common caption I see as someone who follows a multitude of artists on Instagram. It’s an unnecessary apology, but who can blame them? As an outsider,...
For some students, seeing a parent every day at school might seem strange. But for the Gross family, this is their daily reality. Tune in to episode one for more on their experiences, perspectives,...
With the season coming to a close, Iowa City West's show choir celebrate a successful season after many hardships faced. From a slow start to a successful finish, they had each other and the support of...
At the beginning of the 2021-2022 jazz season, it was hard to know what to expect. The West High jazz bands were not able to perform live last year because of COVID-19, leaving many jazz members feeling...
Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
• March 5, 2022
The pilot episode of “Smiling Friends” was released all the way back on April 1, 2020. After a nearly two-year-long wait, the full first season premiered on Adult Swim on Jan. 10, 2022. The eight-episode...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• March 5, 2022
Justice Stephen Breyer announced on Jan. 27 that he will be retiring when the court rises for summer recess this year. Breyer, with more than 27 years of service on the Supreme Court, is one of the three...
Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
• March 5, 2022
Jab, cross, slip, hook, repeat. These rhythmic movements fill Big George’s Gym, second home to Erik Caperon ’24. In this gym, he learned discipline, control, and perseverance.
“My dad is a former...
“Tax the rich” has become a phrase of controversy, classified by critics as a far-left idea that is unreasonable and unachievable. However, taxing the rich is more universally ethical and beneficial...
Misha Canin, Print Managing Editor and Business Co-Editor
• March 5, 2022
McKane wins Gatorade Player of the Year
Senior Alex McKane was selected as the Iowa High School Boys Cross Country Gatorade Player of the Year Jan. 31, recognizing athletic and academic excellence as...
