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  • Seniors vote on faculty speaker later this week
  • Boys soccer tournament- March 29th-30th @West
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  • Chamber ensemble concert- March 28th- Band room@7:00
  • Senior poets: send poems to Mr. Robins
  • College fair Wednesday in Cafeteria
  • Girls soccer vs. North Scott- Tuesday JV@5:30 V@7:00
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Juniors Anjali Lodh and Anna Song play a violin Christmas duet at Vue Rooftop Dec. 19.

Cadenza performs at Vue Rooftop

Anna Song and Jessie Li December 21, 2023

Cadenza, West High’s music charity club, brings holiday cheer to Vue Rooftop Dec. 19. West students provided live music as people dined. Ranging from festive tunes to classical compositions, the performance...

Athletes should not have to compete during the holidays regardless of their professional or amateur status.

Competing in the cold

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor December 20, 2023

As the winter holidays approach, many families — including mine — look forward to watching sports, from football to college basketball, on their days off. It’s easy to get swept up in the luxury...

West orchestras present “Fire and Ice”

West orchestras present “Fire and Ice”

Anna Song, Print Assistant Design Editor December 20, 2023

Despite the chilling temperatures, West High orchestras warmed listeners’ ears with “Fire and Ice” — a program of wintery-themed pieces in Arganbright Auditorium. Conducted by West High Orchestra...

West High Weekly 12.19.23

Abby Guo and Haneen Eltyeb December 20, 2023

Welcome back to West High Weekly! Tessa Gibson '24 will get you caught up on information about Spirit Week, Secret Garden auditions and more! Stay tuned for sports updates from Yaya Orszula '24, from wrestling...

Which Winter treat is really the best?

Holiday treats: the ultimate debate

Tessa Gibson and Anna Gibson December 19, 2023

The days are shorter, the air has a bite to it, our coats are getting larger and our mittens are the only protection from the fierce roar of the wind. Soon enough, snowflakes will begin to twirl in the...

The West High math team gets ready for the team exam.

West wins third Mathleague state qualifier, AIME cutoffs released

Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor December 19, 2023

The West High Math Club headed to City High to compete in the third Mathleague state qualifier along with four students from Northwest Junior High. West teams won both first and second-place team and...

There are many symbols used in The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes to represent rebellion, love and power.

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” review

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen December 18, 2023

Introduction “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is the long-awaited prequel to “The Hunger Games” series. The film had a budget of 100 million USD and has quickly made it up, already making...

Elle Barnett ’25, Alyson Skala ’24, Grace Fincham ’26 and Lucy Wolf ’24 celebrate their 50-42 victory against Liberty.

Trojans basketball dominates against Liberty in double-header

Erinn Varga, Print Design and Opinion Editor December 13, 2023

Girls basketball On Dec. 10 at 5 pm at the Xtream Arena, the Trojan Fight Song fills the air. Filled with a pep band, Hector the mascot, cheerleaders, baton twirlers, parents, students and coaches, the...

A group of varsity runners start their long run on a Monday afternoon. Although its currently light out, the sun will be completely down by the time they get back.

A week at West: winter conditioning

Henry Timmer-Hackert, Print Assistant Opinion Editor December 12, 2023

When temperatures cool and snow starts falling, most high school students retreat to their houses to take out warm drinks and cozy blankets. The thought of being out in the cold seems far away, with the...

Dylan Colleran 26 attempts to turn his opponent on his back Dec. 7 against Western Dubuque.

Girls and boys wrestling compete in their first home dual of the season

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor December 11, 2023

Girls fall to Western Dubuque The girls wrestling team had their first home dual of the season Dec. 7 against Western Dubuque. Lila Bihun ’27 started off the night at 125. Her opponent got a few...

Rose-colored screens may be the reason why some people insist on seeing something that truly isnt there in the first place.

Oh ship

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor December 11, 2023

Love can make anyone a little delusional. It can drive the most resilient crazy, even if you’re just watching it unfold on the sidelines.  It’s unavoidable. Do you enjoy movies? TV shows? YouTube?...

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