Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• December 26, 2020
Emily Hughes '86 graduated from West High in 1986. She went on to the University of Michigan for her undergraduate, then to Yale for her master's. Afterward, she went back to Michigan for law school. When...
After an impressive win over City High last Friday, the Trojan girls basketball team stepped back on the West High court to show off their strong offense yet again on Tuesday in a 54-35 win against Linn-Mar.
The...
The college application process is always a new and stressful experience for high school seniors. This year, however, admissions officers are also finding themselves in uncharted territory. With testing...
If you’ve found yourself especially bored while stuck inside during the cold and dreary weather, WSS has got you covered. Before you can officially be deemed bored, try everything on this list. Send...
Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
• December 21, 2020
With school shifted online, many students are finding it harder to focus and get their work done. This is especially true for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental...
Ruba Ahmed-Abdelmutalab, Print Profiles Co-Editor and Co-Business Editor
• December 20, 2020
A Tale of Two Vaccines
Multiple pharmaceutical companies are competing to gain approval for their COVID-19 vaccines as the pandemic worsens across the country and around the world. Two of the current...
The best ideas don’t always develop in the shower; they can also unfold in the car. At least they did for friends Aasiya Ali ’22 and Advika Shah ’22. This past October, the pair launched their new...
With the thrill of securing a win in mind, esports members know a thing or two about laser sharp focus. Only the slightest slip-up could cost their team victory. The dreams of many West High gamers became...
Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
• December 19, 2020
Colonial Lanes was packed with emotions Friday night as the Trojan bowling teams faced Cedar Rapids Kennedy in their first game of the season.
West's girls team fell 2044-2341, with returning varsity...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• December 19, 2020
No matter what sport you play, the West High athletic program is fortunate enough to be able to not only compete at the highest level of high school sports in the state but compete at some of the nicest...
