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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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Trump spoke at a rally in 2016 in Cedar Rapids.

[Photo] A politician for president

February 15, 2018
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[Photo] The invisible wall down First Avenue

June 22, 2017
Highlights from the Drake Relays

Highlights from the Drake Relays

Kara Wagenknecht and Leah Dusterhoft
May 2, 2017
Kolby Greiner 19 runs in the boys 4x800-meter relay on Saturday, May 29 at the Drake Relays. The boys placed ninth in the event.

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Bailey Nock 18 takes the lead in the girls 4x800-meter relay as she runs the anchor leg on Saturday, May 29 at the Drake Relays. Nocks leg was the fastest run in the entire girls high school 4 x 800-meter competition. The girls placed second in the event.

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Cole Mabry 19 runs over a hurdle during boys shuttle hurdle relay on Saturday, May 29 at the Drake Relays. The West High boys placed ninth in the event.

[Photo] West qualifies 29 entries at Drake Relays

April 21, 2018
Peyton Steva 19 jumps over a hurdle during the girls shuttle hurdle relay on Saturday, May 29 at the Drake Relays. The girls placed second in the event.

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Kitra Bell 18 sets up in her blocks for the girls shuttle hurdle relay on Saturday, May 29 at the Drake Relays. The girls placed second in the event, breaking the school record.

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Blake Ealy ’17- discus (20)

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Jonathan Gannon ’18- discus (16)

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Valerie Welch ’17- 100 meter hurdles (1), 400 meter hurdles (2), long jump (2)

Meet the girls track and field team

Gabby Skopec, Sarah Longmire, Kara Wagenknecht, and Leah Dusterhoft
April 4, 2017
Breaking News

[Photo] In honor of Doctor King

April 4, 2018
7 types of people who fill out March Madness Brackets

7 types of people who fill out March Madness Brackets

Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
March 11, 2017
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[Photo] Statistic Saturday: the fate of the bumblebee

February 25, 2017
Iowa Wrestling

[Photo] The cost of college sports

February 23, 2017
The 2017 Iowa High School State Championships are underway at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

2017 State Wrestling Hub

February 16, 2017
The Trojan wrestling team will send five wrestlers onto the Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines from Feb. 16-18. Alex Aguirre 17, Nelson Brands 18, and Carter Rohweder 17 won the District tournament and Hans vonRabenau 18 and Guy Snow 18 placed second.

[Photo] Wrestlers gear up for state

February 15, 2017
Guy Snow 18 celebrates his win in the true second place match at the Class 3A District 5 wrestling tournament. Snow will advance to his first Iowa High School State Championships.

[Photo] Nine wrestlers qualify for state

February 13, 2018
Carter Rohweder 17 wins the District 5 wrestling tournament to advance to his third Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships. (Feb. 11, 2017)

[Photo] Carter Rohweder '17

February 15, 2017
Nelson Brands 18 wins the District 5 wrestling tournament and will enter the Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships as the top ranked wrestler at 152 pounds in Class 3A.

[Photo] Nelson Brands '18

February 15, 2017
Hans vonRabenau 18 places second at the District 5 wrestling tournament to move onto state for the second time in his career. (Feb. 11, 2017)

[Photo] Hans von Rabenau '18

February 15, 2017
Alex Aguirre 17 smiles at head coach Mark Reiland after winning the District 5 tournament to punch his ticket to the Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships. (Feb. 11, 2017)

[Photo] Alex Aguirre '17

February 15, 2017
Monsters

[Photo] A quiz-tacular Valentine's Day

February 7, 2017
Girl Monster

[Photo] Who is your celebrity Valentine?

February 7, 2017
Boy Monster

[Photo] What should you get your Valentine?

February 7, 2017
Exchange

[Photo] Foreign exchange program has potential to expand

February 7, 2017
As part of her duties as a manager for the West Wrestling team, Laurel Haverkamp 20 records a match during the West vs. Cedar Rapids Prairie meet on Feb. 2, 2017.

[Photo] Managing the transition

May 2, 2019
Houseparty

[Photo] Houseparty: the social media we’ve been lacking

December 6, 2016
A white board in Van Allan Elementary school wishing West High luck in the State Football Championship game on Nov. 18.

A sendoff for West High football

Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
November 17, 2016
The West Side Story editorial board reacts to the results of the election.

[Photo] Comm(unity) against hate

November 17, 2016
Thank you, West High football, for making my senior year

Thank you, West High football, for making my senior year

Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
November 10, 2016
Players and fans celebrate after West high beat Prairie, 38-21 to move onto the state semifinals.

Trojans return to the Dome for the first time since 2002

Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
November 5, 2016
Football players wore stickers on their helmets to commemorate past alum Sargent Tony Bemino `96 who was shot and killed while on duty on Nov.2.

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During the football game on Nov. 4, the team draped Tony Beminios jersey on their bench to remember the fallen alum.

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The West High football team held Tony Beminos old high school jersey during a moment of silence and the National Anthem during Nov. 4s game.

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[Photo] Officials on the way out

November 6, 2016
Quiz: What fall symbol are you?

Quiz: What fall symbol are you?

Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
October 21, 2016
Traevis Buchanan `18 and Devontae Lane `17 celebrate one of Lanes 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
Tom Adolph `18, Johnathon Gannon `18 and Guy Snow `18 pose after defeating Linn-Mar 50-7 on Oct. 14th.

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Andre White `18, Traevis Buchanan `18, and Devontae Lane `17 pose for a picture after beating Linn-Mar on Oct. 14, 50-7.

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Evan Hermiston `18 signals to the ref during Wests game against Linn-Mar on Oct. 14. West won, 50-7.

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Quarterback Evan Flitz `18 runs the ball during Wests win (50-7) against Linn-Mar on Oct. 14.

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Injured player Tyler Yoerger `17 encourages his teammates from the sidelines on their way to defeating, Linn-Mar 50-7.

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Head Coach Garrett Hartwig watches his team on their way to beating Linn-Mar, 50-7, on Oct. 14.

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Traevis

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The West High and Linn-Mar captains meet before the game. West won the game on Oct. 14, 50-7.

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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
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[Photo] Defining the female Olympian

October 4, 2016
Statistic Saturday

[Photo] Statistic Saturday: the homework hassle

September 24, 2016
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[Photo] Memory Monday: Jenny Vest ’18

September 12, 2016
Guess who?: teacher prom edition

Guess who?: teacher prom edition

Leah Dusterhoft and Claire Murray
May 13, 2016
Wrestling Olympic Trials return to Iowa City

Wrestling Olympic Trials return to Iowa City

Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
April 8, 2016
State wrestling one stop shop

State wrestling one stop shop

Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
February 17, 2016
Doyle and Brands lead Trojans at MVC’s

Doyle and Brands lead Trojans at MVC’s

Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
January 31, 2016
Max Brown `17 hugs senior player Yeshuwa Hicks `16 after the last game of the season against Bettendorf.

[Photo] Trojans lose second round playoff

November 3, 2015
Last assembly photo booth with Dr. Arganbright

Last assembly photo booth with Dr. Arganbright

Chanel Vidal
April 21, 2015
Dr.Arganbrights last assembly

Dr.Arganbright’s last assembly

Chanel Vidal
April 18, 2015
1 in 2000: Sofia Perez ’17

1 in 2000: Sofia Perez ’17

Chanel Vidal
April 10, 2015
West High varsity poms

West High varsity poms

Chanel Vidal
February 11, 2015
Art by Shanthi Chackalackal

Dancer problems

Chanel Vidal
December 15, 2014
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