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Teddy Anderson '18 competes.

The faces of cross country

Ethan Goers, Broadcast Anchor, Sports Producer October 31, 2016

Cross country, like other sports, is not known for beauty. Our photographers have noticed while sorting through their roll for images to post, it can be hard to find good (normal looking) photos. Photographer...

Jared Bailey '18, Andrew Murley '17 and Ali Ali '17 run at the 2015 State Cross Country Championships.

Cross country state preview

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor October 28, 2016

Last Thursday, both the boys and girls cross country teams qualified for the state tournament, held on Saturday, Oct. 29. Both teams are looking to improve from their finishes last year, with the boys...

Meet the 2016 dive team

Meet the 2016 dive team

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor October 25, 2016

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 member group has shared success, failure, and a multitude...

The magic year

The magic year

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor October 25, 2016

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...

Oliver Martin '17 pushes off a defender as a runs towards the end zone

Trojans command a win on senior night

Charlie Code, Reporter October 25, 2016

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...

Meet the 2016 Dive Team

October 25, 2016

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...

Kinnick in the eyes of a virgin

Kinnick in the eyes of a virgin

Taylor Shelfo, Broadcast Anchor October 21, 2016

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 joins Iowa City tennis community

Brian Alden joins Iowa City tennis community

Jiung Jung, Copy Editor October 18, 2016

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...

Success & siblings

Success & siblings

Ellie Gretter and Deniz Ince October 17, 2016

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....

Traevis Buchanan `18 and Devontae Lane `17 celebrate one of Lane's touchdowns during their win against Lin-Mar on Oct. 14, 50-7.

Trojans roll past Linn-Mar

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...

The senior volleyball players and managers stand together for a photo. Photo courtesy of Jodi Ford.
(Back row, left to right: Kaitlyn Chelf, Emma Norris, Maddie Fay, Emily Halvorson, Ali Tauchen, Aubrey Sowers, and Katie Fliehler. Front row left to right: Gabi Delsing, Madi Ford, Gabby Klemme, and Carson Miller.)

Volleyball: nine seniors leave Trojan court with a win

Leah Dusterhoft and Sarah Longmire October 13, 2016

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,...

Photo gallery: volleyball takes down Waterloo East

Photo gallery: volleyball takes down Waterloo East

Olivia Dachtler, Photographer October 5, 2016
The West High Volleyball team beat Waterloo East in three sets: 25-16, 25-21, and 25-15.
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