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  • Seniors vote on faculty speaker later this week
  • Boys soccer tournament- March 29th-30th @West
  • Women of Troy relays- March 26th home@4:30
  • Chamber ensemble concert- March 28th- Band room@7:00
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  • College fair Wednesday in Cafeteria
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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...

Ethan Landon 27 swims the last stretch of the 100-yard Breast Stroke.

Trojan Bolts fall to Cedar Falls in home opener

Gianna Liu and Marie Stier December 7, 2023

The Trojan-Bolts returned to the pool after last year’s 18-6 season and took eighth place at the 2022-2023 season state meet. Last week, in their season opener, the Trojan-Bolts defeated Cedar...

The West High Dance team poses right before competing their lyrical routine.

Dance team places in top ten at state

Maddy Cook, Reporter December 5, 2023

Last Friday the West Dance team competed at the ISDTA state competition at Wells Fargo Arena and Hy Vee Hall  in Des Moines. West competed against many top teams in the state including Linn- Mar, Waukee...

Since 2007, Sheila Stiles has been West Highs athletic trainer.

Training with style

Lilly Graham, Print Managing Editor November 20, 2023

As a four-sport athlete at Boyden-Hull High School in northwestern Iowa, Sheila Stiles had no idea what athletic training was. In fact, her school didn’t even have a weight room. The only space dedicated...

Ahmed Mohammed 24 talks about having a diverse set of interests and how it impacts his life.

Hobby duality

Mrudani Ramkumar, Print News Editor November 17, 2023

Bright lights shine down on the football field as players run onto the wet grass. Energy radiates through the stands, and the sound of the band warming up fills the atmosphere. Amidst the chaos, Ahmed...

No Cap Recap is a sports podcast with sports editor Yaya Orszula and staffer Anna Gibson.

No cap recap: fall sports in the review mirror

Yaya Orszula and Anna Gibson November 16, 2023

As the ground begins to freeze and days get darker and darker earlier at night, the West High athletic teams finished out a terrific fall season, complete with MVC championships and state meet births. Results: Boys...

Peyten Van Dyke 27 attempts an arm bar against her opponent Nov. 14 at the Little Hawk Invitational.

Trojans reach the podium in first girls wrestling meet of the season

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor November 16, 2023

The West High girls wrestling team traveled across town to rival City High for a tournament Nov. 14. In the first meet of the season, several returners made statements while newcomers shined as well. Junior...

Growing Wings

Grace Bartlett and Marie Stier November 16, 2023

Every Wednesday and Saturday night at the University of Iowa rugby fields, players start their warm-up drills as the sun sets. High knees. Lunges. Sprints. Then, they get down to business. Frisbees fly...

West High competed in the girls sophomore swimming and diving championships Oct. 28 at Mercer Park Aquatic Center.

Girls swimming and diving continues tradition of excellence at the state meet

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

The Trojan-Bolts made the long trek to Marshalltown Nov. 10 and 11 to take part in the girls state swimming and diving championships. After another undefeated duals season, they finished sixth as a team...

A Look Inside ultimate frisbee

A Look Inside ultimate frisbee

Carter Birch Houchins-Witt, Reporter November 15, 2023

Q: Question RB: Bihun WH: Houchins-Witt Q: What is WINGS? WH: It's the Ultimate Frisbee club. It's a great, non-contact sport. You throw the Frisbee around and hang out with friends. Sometimes,...

A dancer looks in the mirror holding their leotard and pointe shoes.

Dancer dysmorphia

Ashlyn Brady, Features Editor November 14, 2023

“Shoulders down! Hips down! Suck in your stomach!” These commands are all too familiar to dancers in styles ranging from ballet to hip-hop. They reflect the beauty standard of the “ballet body”,...

Recruiting Trail with Emma Stammeyer

Haneen Eltyeb and Anna Gibson November 13, 2023

Emma Stammeyer ’24 is described as a powerhouse for the role she plays as the starting setter for the Iowa City West Varsity Volleyball team. In this video, Stammeyer details her commitment to Fordham...

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