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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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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, Print Entertainment Editor 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, Online Editor-in-Chief 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...

A West High bowler hits their mark for a perfect bowl.

Q&A with West High bowler Maddie Otis ’24

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter November 13, 2023

West Side Story: Why did you originally join the West High bowling team? Maddie Otis: Whitney’s [Noeller ‘24] older brother did it with some of his friends and freshman year, she kind of forced...

The West High Cheer team poses for a picture at their State championships on Nov.4

What’s new with the West High Cheer team

Grace Bartlett, Print Profiles Co-Editor November 13, 2023

  Triton Challenge, Oct. 29 On October 29th the cheer team attended the annual Triton Cheer Challenge competition hosted by Iowa Central College. West competed a Stunt Group routine, placing 7th...

National Letter of Intent sits on a table at signing day.

Signed, sealed and delivered: 5 trojans sign letters of intent to play at the next level

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

More than 48,000 high school seniors sign National Letters of Intent (NLI) per year, stating they are committing to their school to further their academic and athletic careers. Many National Collegiate...

The girls swimming and diving team pose for a photo.

Girls swimming and diving team win regionals

Minna Abdalla, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2023

After another undefeated dual meet season, the Trojan Bolts continue their streak by securing a victory at regionals. Girls diving was held on Nov. 2, and girls swimming on Nov. 4 at the Dubuque Community...

West High Dance Team poses for a team photo after holding their "Wild West" dance competition.

West High Dance Team updates

Maddy Cook, Print Profiles Co-Editor October 31, 2023

Over the past month the West High dance team has been busy, competing and showcasing their competition solos and group routines.   October 15th, Liberty’s “Be a Light” competition Liberty...

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