Although the last century has been filled with many sad losses for the Chicago Cubs, the team has managed to revive themselves the last two seasons. Last year, the Cubs were the National League Division...
Last Friday, Oct. 21, the West High seniors took the field in the final regular season game of their high school careers. Devontae Lane ’17 was explosive in the first half, scoring four rushing touchdowns...
The West High dive team is just wrapping up their 2016 season, competing at the regional diving meet Thursday night. Throughout the season, the four membered group has shared success, failure, and a...
Living in Iowa City, Iowa, the Hawkeyes are everywhere. You see tiger hawks on bumpers of cars, hawkeye flags hanging in front of homes, and black and yellow clothing all over the city. I lived in a small...
Brian Alden has an extensive resume of tennis accomplishments. Originally from Inverness, Illinois, Alden has played in numerous national tournaments all across the country. He ended up becoming a top...
Swimmer Ruby Martin opens up about what it's like to be an Olympic Trials Qualifier and details the everyday life. Video by Asha Irani.
Most athletes’ dream is to make it to the Olympics....
Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
• October 15, 2016
West High needed a win in game eight to keep their playoff hopes alive, and the Trojans did more than that. West defeated Linn-Mar 50-7 on Oct. 14.
Leading the West High scorers was Devontae Lane...
Nine senior volleyball players took their home court for the last time in their high school careers on Tuesday night. They came out with a win, beating the Waterloo West Wahawks in three sets, 25-14,...
The opening of Liberty High will serve a plethora of purposes in the future for the ICCSD, mainly recognized as a tool to decrease West High’s substantial student body. However, West High has already...
Like most Olympics, the 2016 Rio games did not escape controversy. Amongst the gold medal moments, the world saw Hope Solo call the Women’s Swedish soccer team cowards, Russian athletes get disqualified...
Lauren Katz, Copy Editor, Editorials Editor
• October 3, 2016
A podophobic with a penchant for even numbers. A lover of dogs, black iced coffee with one pump of caramel, and books. A philanthropist, cupcake decorator, and lover of life.
“As far as the even numbers...
