• WEDNESDAY 11/12: Signing day
  • THURSDAY 11/13: State swimming & diving
  • FRIDAY 11/14: Cadenza Harvest Harmonies concert, Girls bowling vs. Wahlert, Finals (periods 2, 4 and 6)
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Epigenetics is a meeting of many factors, ranging from inherited conditions to current environmental surroundings
Hidden inheritance: the intersection of environment and health
The more chatbots continue to develop beyond basic text generation and coding, the more they are being used to supplement human connection.
Meet my friend, Chat
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the amounts of ultra-processed foods in schools are harming children and teens.
Should school lunches be political?
Although period products, medication and education have come a long way, there are still current issues and stigma.
Breaking the cycle
WSS dives into vaccine debates
The vac-scene
West’s Community Connect Club held a food drive at the beginning of November to stock up the school’s pantry.
Only partial SNAP benefits to be sent out in November
Iowa City residents protest the arrest of Jorge Elieser González Ochoa on Sept. 26 after he was arrested at Bread Garden Market the day prior.
Frozen with fear
Protesters held signs with messages such as “free Jorge now!” and “ICE is not welcome here” at the rally Sept. 26.
“We all belong here:” Iowa City rallies against ICE
The truth behind Trump's tariffs
The truth behind Trump’s tariffs
Placed in between the Old Capitol Museum and Iowa Avenue, a barricade stands to separate the demonstration and traffic April 22, with the preamble of the U.S. Constitution draped over it. Later, demonstrators signed this preamble in protest of current government policies, such as mass deportations and contentious following of legal orders.
Downtown demonstrators return with another protest over current administration
Follow WSS to explore the lives of four Coralville Public Library staff members: Sara Glenn, Emily Kriegl, Karen Stierler and Erika Binegar.
A chapter into the lives of the Coralville Public Library staff
Drew Bonner specializes in low brass instruments, specifically the euphonium, whereas Ashley Hatland teaches the drumline and used to play the bass drum.
Meet the Trojan Marching Band’s new staff: Drew Bonner and Ashley Hatland
Sports manager Thad Longmire ’28 inspires athletes on and off the field — and peers inside and outside the classroom — despite the hurdles he faces.
Playing the long game: Thad Longmire’s sports journey
Sonja Bruxvoort moved to West last year after teaching at Northwest Middle School. After becoming the coach for the Trojan Bolts, she is learning how to balance the two jobs.
Sonja Bruxvoort makes waves in the pool and in the classroom
Walking through the halls of West, freshmen explore their fears of entering a new school and advise that has helped ease their worries.
The fears of high school
After receiving the ball Campbell Janis '26 breaks through Cedar Falls players attempting to score for the Trojans.
Trojan football advances to second round of playoffs
After the game, the Trojans finished the tournament as state quarterfinalists.
West volleyball heads to the 2025 state tournament
Players from West and Linn Marr gather at the line of scrimmage before the start of the play.
Trojan football ends regular season with a sweeping victory over Linn-Mar
Kinnick Stadium and the Savannah Bananas gear up for their meeting during their 2026 season.
The Savannah Bananas set to play at Kinnick
After winning the match 3-1, team captains Sophia Austen '27 and Lila Eastvold '27 celebrate their qualification for state.
Volleyball qualifies for state after winning regional championship against Liberty
Starting the race, the boys varsity team takes off on Ashton Cross Country Course Oct. 2. The team placed first in the Iowa City West Invitational with a score of 20 points.
Boys cross country teams sweep final home meet
Preparing to start their race, the girls varsity team lines up at the start of the Seminole Valley Park Course. The team placed second in the Eastern Iowa Classic Sept. 25.
Cross country teams compete in Eastern Iowa Classic
Moustafa "Moose" Tiea '25 poses with his medal and plaque after the awards ceremony. On Nov. 1, Tiea took ninth in the state meet, running 15:38.2 in Fort Dodge, IA.
West girls and boys cross country compete at the state meet
Kalli Titus '25 leads a pack of runners Oct. 17 at Seminole Valley Park.
Girls cross country competes in MVC Mississippi Divisional
October started off with three Trojan home wins: girls swimming and diving, girls volleyball and boys cross country.
Trojans start October with three home wins
Sonja Bruxvoort moved to West last year after teaching at Northwest Middle School. After becoming the coach for the Trojan Bolts, she is learning how to balance the two jobs.
Sonja Bruxvoort makes waves in the pool and in the classroom
Boys swimming celebrate after setting a new record at the state meet Feb. 11.
Winter sport athletes to watch: boys swimming
A collage of the different athletes in their sports.
A look into winter athletes off-season
West High sports on the left versus club sports on the left. (All photos used with permission).
Finding a balance: club vs. high school sports
Max Gerke '24, Dillon Croco '24, Serene Hamzeh '24 and Emma Pottoff '25 will continue their atheltic career in college.
The next level
Elsie Gross '27 soars over the court.
Girls tennis season switches to fall
The girls tennis team smiles as they celebrate senior night for captain Audrey Crawford ’26 after defeating Washington 7-2. Photo courtesy of Nina Marquardt
West girls tennis ends regular season 14-3
Iris Vasi '28 returns the ball during a singles match against Cedar Falls Aug. 28.
Girls tennis wins big against Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Seniors Claire Hahn and Marie Stier high-five after winning the first point of 1 Doubles against Dubuque Hempstead May 20.
Girls tennis falls short in team regional finals
Seniors Sasha Postnikov and Marie Stier prepare to return a serve during the semi-final match. Postnikov and Stier won the match 6-0, 6-0.
Girls tennis qualifies a doubles team for individual state tournament
After the game, the Trojans finished the tournament as state quarterfinalists.
West volleyball heads to the 2025 state tournament
After winning the match 3-1, team captains Sophia Austen '27 and Lila Eastvold '27 celebrate their qualification for state.
Volleyball qualifies for state after winning regional championship against Liberty
Before the game starts, team captain Sophia Austen '27 breaks it down.
Trojan volleyball ends regular season with a senior night win over Liberty
The team poses with the Spike after their hard-fought victory against the Little Hawks. The Trojans came back from losing the first two sets to win the match 3-2.
West makes a comeback to take home the Spike
Players celebrate after winning a set.
Newcomers bring new energy to the West volleyball team
Known as "Mental Health Awareness Night," the West High and Liberty basketball teams showed their support by wearing "OS14" shirts that read "Bigger than Basketball" to honor Owen Skelley, a beloved student who died by suicide three years ago.
Trojans sweep the Liberty Lightning in a doubleheader matchup
Mason Goering '26 jumps up to take a shot while players from City attempt to block it on Dec. 20.
Boys basketball mid season update
Jack McCaffery '25 attempts to gain possession of the ball as the referee throws it in the air.
Winter sport athletes to watch: girls and boys basketball
Grace Fincham '26 waits for the jump ball Nov. 22nd at Solon.
Girls basketball season starts with a win over Solon
A collage of the different athletes in their sports.
A look into winter athletes off-season
Releasing the ball, a Regina bowler goes for a strike Jan. 10 at Colonial Lanes
Girls and boys bowling battle Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Rachel Wombacher-Hess '25 bowls a clean ball, finishing with a 240 series during the Battle for the Pins Feb. 9, 2024.
Winter sport athletes to watch: girls and boys bowling
WSS recap the 2023-24 winter sports.
No Cap Recap: leaving snow days behind
Carston Guess follows through after hitting his mark, finishing with a 437 series.
West High Bowling Teams take home the King Pin against City High
Jacob Koch '24 moves past defenders and goes in for a shot Jan. 19 against Linn-Mar.
Trojans shine in recent games and tournaments
Liberty's Jack Tunwall '28 swims the 100-yard breaststroke preliminaries.
Trojan Bolts secure second place at state championship
Nikolai Paulson '26 races in the 500-yard freestyle, clinching a time of 5:05.04.
Trojan Bolts place second at Linn-Mar Invitational
Boys swimming celebrate after setting a new record at the state meet Feb. 11.
Winter sport athletes to watch: boys swimming
A collage of the different athletes in their sports.
A look into winter athletes off-season
WSS recap the 2023-24 winter sports.
No Cap Recap: leaving snow days behind
Trinity Myers ’25 walks to the mat, preparing to wrestle her final match at the state tournament on Feb. 6.
How women’s wrestling found a home in Iowa City
Trinity Myers '25 wins her second match of the girls state wrestling tournament on Feb. 6.
Trinity Myers ’25 competes at girls state wrestling
Trinity Meyers ‘25 stands ready for the match to resume.
Winter sport athletes to watch: boys and girls wrestling
After beating his opponent, Justin Avila '25 is declared the winner Dec. 7 at Xtream Arena. Avila placed second in the 150lb weight class.
Boys wrestling impresses at Donnybrook
Trinity Meyers ‘25 stands in wait while her opponent fixes her headgear.
Trojan girls wrestling team falls to Liberty
Coach Mary Goodfellow maps out the course to Lily Schmid '26 and Lily Collier '26
Girls who golf
Tate Genkinger '26 scans the green on Sept. 16 at Finkbine Golf Course.
Boys golf places second at Dubuque meet
Max Gerke '24, Dillon Croco '24, Serene Hamzeh '24 and Emma Pottoff '25 will continue their atheltic career in college.
The next level
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
Cole Collier walks on the golf course, preparing for his next swing.
Q and A with West High golfer Cole Collier ’24
Soccer head coach Brad Stiles walks with his head down while he mentally prepares for a game against West's crosstown rival, the Little Hawks.
Brad Stiles: championship caliber coaching
Caden Crabtree '25 lines up to kick the ball across the field.
Senior night ends in strong victory for Trojan soccer
Paz Martinez '25 turns past a Western Dubuque player as she falls to the ground from Martinez's fake.
West High girls soccer defeats Western Dubuque on senior night
During halftime the girls sit together with their coaches to hear feedback and game plans.
Trojan takeover: West High soccer sweeps City High
Amaia Martinez '27 hugs Sofia Fuentes '28 after a goal against Wahlert Catholic on April 22.
Girls soccer defeats Wahlert Catholic 8-1
Moustafa Tiea '25 prepares for the 800-meter race April 25 at Drake Stadium.
Trojans take on Drake Relays
Coach Travis Craig congratulates Neil James '27 after his race during the Hollingsworth Relays March 29.
Travis Craig: the philosophy behind coaching
Max Gerke '24, Dillon Croco '24, Serene Hamzeh '24 and Emma Pottoff '25 will continue their atheltic career in college.
The next level
Reveling in their individual victories, Aidan Jacobsen '24, Izaiah Loveless '24 and Moustafa Tiea '25 hold their state champion flags. At Drake Stadium, Jacobsen, Loveless and Tiea won the 400-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash and 800-meter dash respectively, scoring 30 points for the Trojans at the state meet and taking home gold.
Trojans take home hardware at state track
Mason Middleton ’27 clears 5-10.00 in the high jump to tie fourth.
West track and field qualify nine relays and 23 individuals for state
Seniors Junze Sun, Ishan Harwani and Derek Hua pose with State Team qualifying flag.
Boys tennis senior reflections
Pierce Hribar ’28 and Derek Hua ’25 prepare for the serve in their match against Cedar Rapids Washington May 6.
Boys tennis completes regular season with 2 wins
After the starting serve from a Wahlert player, Junze Sun '25 readies himself to return the serve.
Boys tennis caps off home opener with win against Wahlert
The boys pose for a photo after beating City High on May 15 to qualify for state. Photo used with permission of BJ Mayer
Tennis teams compete in state tournaments
Samir Singh '24 serves as Shivy Mannengi '23 prepares for the return during their match for seventh place at the state singles/doubles tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex May 24.
Three boys tennis players place at state singles/doubles tournament
The Good Time Company's 51st theme for the 2025-26 year is "Minecraft," with choristers singing tunes like "Steve's Lava Chicken" from “A Minecraft Movie.”
West show choirs open season with annual Works in Progress
Grapevine's winter 2024 issue features work from 16 different student contributors. Art by Naomi Lai '27, photo by Sadie Frisvold '25, writing (bottom left) by Lydia Cruce '27, writing (top right) by Endrit Ramku '27.
A first look at Grapevine 2025
During rehearsal for "Chicago" Nov. 17, Luke Reimer '27 danced onstage. He plays William "Billy" Flynn, a corrupt and greedy lawyer.
In the limelight
The Grapevine Writing Club poses for a photo during their Tuesday morning meeting. Back row: Nicholas Davis '25, Orion Shaw '25 Front Row: Darien Robins, Eva Esch '25, Gabe Mangan '25
The two Grapevines
The Trojan Marching Band performs a dance during their closer, "Thriller."
Marching forward: one year later
Halloween is a time filled with creativity. From decorations to stories to costumes.
A heartfelt homemade halloween
This week, Trojans traveled across Iowa for state playoffs and conferences.
News Quiz: Nov. 7
The West High legacy is passed through families and generations of talented musicians, inspired athletes and avid community volunteers.
The West High Legacy: Where excellence is passed down through generations
From government shutdown to show choir to state qualifiers, check out West High news with a quiz.
News Quiz: Oct. 31
With Mr. Kirpes being away, student presenters Eddie El-Fadil '27, Yasha Durnev '27, Skylar Ajax '27 and Aydan Thomas '27 help teach the material to their AP Calculus BC class.
Student presenters step up for James Kirpes
This week, Trojans traveled across Iowa for state playoffs and conferences.
News Quiz: Nov. 7
From government shutdown to show choir to state qualifiers, check out West High news with a quiz.
News Quiz: Oct. 31
West has almost 50 clubs that allow students to perform, compete, learn and be active in their community. Which club will you join?
Take this quiz and find a new club to join
Icons representing the different theater crews set on a stage
Which Theatre West crew are you?
A graphic of a living room with a person getting ready to watch Netflix.
Find your next Netflix binge watch
Editorial: AI 101
Editorial: AI 101
Food for thought
Editorial: Food for thought
The removal of the Department of Education will cause trouble for schools across America.
Editorial: Education in the new administration
The Iowa City Community School District needs to support their schools across policies.
Editorial: Policy to practice
The WSS Editorial Board urges students to remain informed and safe
Editorial: Safety first
Admin of West High, including principal Mitch Gross, prepare to open the homecoming parade in Galway Hills Sept. 22.
Homecoming ’25 highlights
Protesters held signs with messages such as “free Jorge now!” and “ICE is not welcome here” at the rally Sept. 26.
“We all belong here:” Iowa City rallies against ICE
Cyan Blommer '29 and Audrey Small '28 block a hit from Mid-Prairie.
West places third in annual Live Like Line home tournament
Author Samira Ahmed spoke in West High’s Little Theater during second and third period on April 29.
Samira Ahmed visits West for biennial author visit
The Jazz Ambassadors held a concert in Arganbright Auditorium on April 18. The 19-member ensemble featured a vocalist or jazz combo in various songs, and their performance was accompanied by a video presentation.
West High’s Jazz Ensemble opens for the US Army Jazz Ambassadors
The West High legacy is passed through families and generations of talented musicians, inspired athletes and avid community volunteers.
The West High Legacy: Where excellence is passed down through generations
The 2025 Formula 1 season will feature five rookies, the most since 2010.
Paddock behavior: 2025 predictions
The outside of the UAY building in downtown Iowa City.
Discrimination in Iowa: a talk about the LGBTQ+ community in Iowa City
The 2024 season draws to a close
Paddock Behavior: Wrapping up a silly season
The West student section celebrates a touchdown by throwing up chalk.
No Cap Recap: fall sports rundown
Farmers Market vendors line East Washington Street selling food, drinks and handmade goods.
Cultivating community: the Iowa City Farmers Market
The ICCSD issued its students new Chromebooks at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Though they seem to be better, students still had some complaints.
Are the new school Chromebooks any better?
Spilling secrets with Sophie: Ashlyn Brady and Evelyn Kraber
Spilling secrets with Sophie: Ashlyn Brady and Evelyn Kraber
Finnley Bonfig '26, Grace Fincham '26 and Mayar Aliwaisi '26 participate in a friendly debate in light of the upcoming election.
Student Government holds presidential elections for the 2025-2026 school year
Former WSS Editor-in-Chief Zoe Smith ‘24 started the series “Christian’s Corner” last year. WSS editor Anna Greenlee ‘26 continues the series; in the second episode the two throw pottery while discussing art, advice and life.
Christian’s Corner: episode 2
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Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter

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From left to right, upper row to bottom: the official cover for Jasmine Warga's "Here We Are Now,'" a still from "Lady Bird," the cover for Alvvays' "Antisocialites" album and a promotional image for "Andi Mack."

The Reynolds Year Review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
May 23, 2018
Missing in action: a "Monday's Not Coming" review

Missing in action: a “Monday’s Not Coming” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
May 22, 2018
From left to right, first to third row: Promotional images from "America's Next Top Model, Cycle 24," "Big Little Lies," screenshots from "Kiznaiver" and "Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches" and a promotional image of "Andi Mack."

TV

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
May 14, 2018
From left to right, first to third row: Photos of Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Bea Miller, Lissie and Alvvays.

Music

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
May 14, 2018
From left to right, first row to third: Stills from "Z-O-M-B-I-E-S," "Love, Simon," "Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple," a promotional image from "The Miracle Season" and a still from "Lady Bird."

Movies

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
May 14, 2018
From left to right, first row to third: Author Robin Benway with the cover for "Far from the Tree," Celeste Ng with "Little Fires Everywhere" and Jasmine Warga and the book covers for "Here We Are Now," "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green and "Sour Heart" by Jenny Zhang.

Books

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
May 14, 2018
Luke Reynolds '18, Jessica Doyle '19 and Natalie Dunlap '20 listen to music in the podcast lab. In this episode, the trio attempt to guess popular songs.

West Side Radio: Play that song

Jessica Doyle, Natalie Dunlap and Luke Reynolds
May 12, 2018
Set me free: an "Ophelia" review

Set me free: an “Ophelia” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
May 3, 2018
Sincerely, me

Sincerely, me

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Apr 27, 2018
The originally announced 14 finalists of "America's Next Top Model, Cycle 24." (VH1)

After the runway: an “America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 24” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Apr 24, 2018
I can't keep quiet: a "The Nowhere Girls" review

I can’t keep quiet: a “The Nowhere Girls” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Apr 4, 2018
(Lydia Guo)

In my opinion . . .

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Apr 3, 2018
Meet me in the mystery: a "Castles" review

Meet me in the mystery: a “Castles” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Mar 28, 2018
All I wanna do is save the world for you: a “Vol. 1” review

All I wanna do is save the world for you: a “Vol. 1” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Mar 25, 2018
I'm with you all the way: an "Andi Mack" review

I’m with you all the way: an “Andi Mack” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Mar 19, 2018
Lay it all on me now: a "Nation of Two" review

Lay it all on me now: a “Nation of Two” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Mar 11, 2018
"[Music] can bring out lots of different emotions, especially if you listen [for] the lyrics ... There are songs that really can get me to cry and feel, like, 'This is me. This is kind of my life." -Amanda Aaberg '18.

[Photo] Amanda Aaberg ´18

Oct 31, 2017
Sweet little unforgettable thing: an “Aurora” review

Sweet little unforgettable thing: an “Aurora” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Mar 4, 2018
Good Time Company sing their ballad in a circle formation before going onstage at their first competition in Muscatine. (Lauren Ernst)

Time to be brave

Emma Brustkern and Luke Reynolds
Feb 27, 2018
The show choir band celebrates their "Best Band" win at the Great River Show Choir Invitational in Davenport. (Lauren Ernst)

Band

Emma Brustkern and Luke Reynolds
Feb 27, 2018
The show choir crew organizes costume racks at Benton's A Touch of Class. (Lauren Ernst)

Crew

Emma Brustkern and Luke Reynolds
Feb 27, 2018
The Showtime girls perform their girls' song "Something Better" at Dollars for Scholars at Liberty High. (Lauren Ernst)

Choreography

Emma Brustkern and Luke Reynolds
Feb 27, 2018
From left to right, back to front: RJ Duncan '18, Shalom Alarape '18, Sasha Tyler '18, Meg Moreland '18, Jackson Elkins '18, Karissa Burkhardt '20, Sam Sunderland '19 and Carrie Harper '19 dance and sing center stage for "A Place Called Home." (Lauren Ernst)

Singing

Emma Brustkern and Luke Reynolds
Feb 27, 2018
I think I lost myself: a "Ruins" review

I think I lost myself: a “Ruins” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Feb 13, 2018
God save our young blood: a "Blue Madonna" review

God save our young blood: a “Blue Madonna” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Feb 2, 2018
The scars we carry: a "Kiznaiver" review

The scars we carry: a “Kiznaiver” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Jan 30, 2018
Photo used with permission from Creative Commons.

She loves control: a “Camila” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Jan 27, 2018
The SPIT production "Tracks" and "Check, Please!" is cancelled due to inclement weather.

SPIT’s Thursday show cancelled due to weather

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Jan 11, 2018
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone: a “Girl in Snow” review

You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone: a “Girl in Snow” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Jan 10, 2018
(Émile Zola)

A soft place to land: a “Far from the Tree” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Dec 20, 2017
(dave_7)

What I’ve done: a “These Things I’ve Done” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Dec 14, 2017
So much more than this: a "Just the Beginning" review

So much more than this: a “Just the Beginning” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Dec 12, 2017
(Disney Channel)

You’re no different

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Nov 28, 2017
I know that you would want it: a "Ten Years" review

I know that you would want it: a “Ten Years” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Nov 20, 2017
(Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot)

Look what you made me do: a “Reputation” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Nov 17, 2017
(Jason Carter)

Help me lose my mind: a “This Darkness Mine” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Nov 14, 2017

Theatre West is a-changing

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Nov 9, 2017
(LukeBam06)

It’s gonna go down in flames: a “Little Fires Everywhere” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Nov 7, 2017
Believe in new beginnings: a "Here We Are Now" review

Believe in new beginnings: a “Here We Are Now” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Nov 6, 2017
The next American classic

The next American classic

Luke Reynolds and Sophie Stephens
Oct 27, 2017
Meet me in the midnight: a "Glasshouse" review

Meet me in the midnight: a “Glasshouse” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Oct 24, 2017
Way down we go: a "Turtles All the Way Down" review

Way down we go: a “Turtles All the Way Down” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Oct 20, 2017

WSS celebrates the 11th year of their wedding tradition

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Oct 14, 2017

How to: survive high school

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Oct 10, 2017

Hitting all the right notes

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Oct 10, 2017
This is what makes us girls: a "Sour Heart" review

This is what makes us girls: a “Sour Heart” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Oct 9, 2017
Abbie Callahan '20 shows off the set of the popular music competition reality show. (Courtesy of Abbie Callahan)

WSS reporter moves to blind audition round of “The Voice”

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Oct 8, 2017
How not to dress the part: a "Dress Codes for Small Towns" review

How not to dress the part: a “Dress Codes for Small Towns” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Sep 15, 2017
Alter my state: an "Antisocialites" review

Alter my state: an “Antisocialites” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Sep 12, 2017
It's the final countdown: a "They Both Die at the End" review

It’s the final countdown: a “They Both Die at the End” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Sep 4, 2017
(Pavel Hrdlička)

Let’s get crazy: a “No Good Deed” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Aug 28, 2017
Shailene Woodley, Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman acting out a scene in Big Little Lies, (HBO)

Tell me sweet little lies: a “Big Little Lies” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Aug 20, 2017
Salt in the wound: a "Salt to the Sea" review

Salt in the wound: a “Salt to the Sea” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Aug 15, 2017
An attendee at AnimeIowa 2017 wears a Sailor Moon cosplay Jul. 29, 2017. (Luke Reynolds)

All about AnimeIowa

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Aug 2, 2017
Come away with me: a "Marlena" review

Come away with me: a “Marlena” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Jul 21, 2017
Joshua Rush, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, and Sofia Wylie in the middle of a scene. (Disney Channel)

Tomorrow starts today: an “Andi Mack” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Jul 13, 2017
Words will guide you

Words will guide you

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
Nov 29, 2016
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