• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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Alyson Kuennen

Alyson Kuennen, News Editor, Photographer

This is Alyson’s second year on staff where she is a news editor and photographer. As a senior she spends her time working, working and working. “College is expensive folks,” she said. “I mean no regrets, but maybe I should’ve had one less trip to Pancheros.”
 
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Philanthropist Ted Waitt was invited to speak by the University Lecture Committee.

[Photo] Ted Waitt speaks about breakthrough philanthropy

Lauren Katz, Copy Editor, Editorials Editor
November 6, 2016
Author Rick Riordan took the stage before a sold out audience.

Rick Riordan hammers in on Iowa

Alyson Kuennen, News Editor, Photographer
October 20, 2016
A post-show swarm is created after the event outside the Englert Theatre.

Attendees were given pre-signed editions of ¨The Hammer of Thor.¨

With a sense of humor, Riordan amuses the crowd of fans.

The event had interactive portions for the audience to participate in.

A viking performance warmed up the audience before Riordan set the stage.

A viking performance warmed up the audience before Riordan set the stage.

A viking performance warmed up the audience before Riordan set the stage.

Students Ellie Brown ´19 and Madeleine Roberts-Ganim ´19 attended the event together. ¨I fell in love with [Percy Jackson] at a very young age, probably third or fourth grade," Roberts-Ganim said.

Before the event, Riordan fangirls recieved free t-shirts.

Students wait to greet moviegoers.

The club offered snacks and hot chocolate for the movie.

Pinning up spider webs, T.J. Hillberry '18 helps decorate before the show.

Emma Gibson '20 reassembles light decorations.

Atop a ladder, Emma Grace Shoppa '20 hangs the last of the lights in the courtyard.

[Photo] 1440 outdoor movie: a good time for a good cause

October 17, 2016
Streaming decorations are pinned to a tree as Emma Gibson '20 watches.

After setting up, juniors Catherine Ju, Laura Machlab, Abigail Arens and T.J. Hillberry get the first seats for the night.

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Authors share their books with readers.

A young boy looks at a children's book booth.

A booth offers newly published books.

[Photo] Iowa City Book Festival celebrates the city of literature

October 11, 2016
An Iowa City Book Festival poster hanging on an author booth.

T-shirts are sold to support the festival.

The U of I men's basketball team make an on the spot 'squad' formation.

University of Iowa hosts annual homecoming parade

Alyson Kuennen, News Editor, Photographer
October 5, 2016
Joe Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 28.

What it means to be a man

Alyson Kuennen, News Editor, Photographer
October 3, 2016
Joe Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 28.

The Englert Theatre hosts Joe Ehrmann on Sept 28.

Local athletes and coaches attend the event.

Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre.

Joe Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 28.

Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre.

Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre.

Joe Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 28.

Joe Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 28.

Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre.

Joe Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 28.

Joe Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 28.

Joe Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 28.

Joe Ehrmann speaks to the audience at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 28.

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[Photo] West cruises past Burlington

Isabelle Robles, Digital Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2016
Davonte Levy '17 runs the ball past the 20 yard line.

Scoring a touchdown, Brennon Keen '18 breaks through Burlington's defense.

Cheerleaders face the field as the game progresses.

During the half time show, Madi Ford '17 solos with a cymbal.

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Performing at half time, the marching band takes the field.

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[Photo] Ride along with an officer

Nina Elkadi, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2016
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Officer Tristian electronically files a pull over under a red light to avoid the fishbowl feeling that comes from using the brighter incandescent light.

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Underground at the Carver College of Medicine, Officer Tristian investigates the source of multiple Code Blue Phone alerts.

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A theft report at Hillcrest Hall was interrupted by a scream that was never identified.

Some of the patrol vehicles contain heavy duty firearms.

Outside of the public safety office, Officer Tristian outlines sectors on a map.

Officer Tristian shows Elkadi the garage where equipment is stored.

A section of the corridor at the station is dedicated to the previous canine units that used to work with the police force.

Officer Tristian enters a police vehicle.

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Roll call in the conference room included a pitcher of iced coffee to boost caffeine levels for late-night to early-morning shifts.

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[Photo] West high students explore college oppurtunites

September 28, 2016

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