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The student news site of West High School

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Maddy Smith

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor

(she/her) Maddy Smith is a senior at West. This will be her third year on staff. She is the online Features and Visuals editor. She enjoys music, photography, and traveling.

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An attack on democracy

January 11, 2022
Melae Lacy 24 goes up for a layup against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

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January 11, 2022
Anna Prouty 23 fights for a rebound against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

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January 11, 2022
Avery Vest 22 looks for an open teammate against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

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January 11, 2022
Ambition Baton twirlers perform at halftime on Jan. 7

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January 11, 2022
Aly Skala 24 goes up for a layup in the fourth quarter against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

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January 11, 2022
The Monday Message is a weekly YouTube video made by Principal Mitch Gross to inform students. (File Photo)

Administration announces changes in Monday Message

January 3, 2022
Pete Moe 22 fights against Davenport West on Nov. 30

[Photo] Boys basketball shows promise in season opener

November 30, 2021
Carolyn Pierce 23 aims to shoot as the opposing team attempts to shut her down.

Girls basketball 2021-2022 season preview

November 22, 2021
_____ speaks to the gathered crowd on Friday, Nov. 19

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November 22, 2021
Members of the newly founded Black Student Union and other protest organizers stand on the steps of the Old Capital, rallying for racial justice.

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November 22, 2021
A community member raises their fist in unison with protesters on Nov. 19

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November 22, 2021
The phrase No Justice, No Peace, has been a battle cry for the BLM movement. It was shouted by students to protest racial injustice in ICCSD schools.

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November 22, 2021
Protesters march through Iowa City chanting, Whose schools? Our schools,

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November 22, 2021
Students and fellow comminity members gather on the Pentacrest, preparing to march through the city.

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November 22, 2021
Bena Kariuki 22 speaks about the purpose of the protest on Friday, Nov. 19

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November 22, 2021
Razan ___ speaks to the gathered crowd to rally behind the newly established Black Student Union at West High.

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November 22, 2021
A man in the community protests legislation restricting education on race.

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November 22, 2021
A group of students from Johnson County high schools hold their protest signs.

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November 22, 2021
A student helps a peer tape a protest sign to their coat at the protest on 11/19/21

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November 22, 2021
All students need to feel respected and safe [in] a school environment. Most minorities are left out and not treated the same said Jasmine Nour 23

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November 22, 2021
Cade Adkins 22 catches against Waterloo West on July 16 in the first round of substate.

[Photo] 10 Trojan athletes sign their National Letters of Intent

November 10, 2021
Marissa Goodale 22 stares down her opponent while wrestling at the third annual state tournament in Coralville.

[Photo] Pinning stereotypes

November 12, 2021
One of the two Oracles of Iowa City murals is displayed on the side of a parking ramp on East Burlington St. in Downtown Iowa City.

Coloring the community

November 5, 2021
Senior Maddy Smith poses with her younger sibling on a Halloween long ago.

Halloween to a nostalgic teenager

October 29, 2021
The seventeen Trojan Bolt seniors pose for a photo after the senior ceremony before their dual meet against City High on Oct. 19.

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October 29, 2021
The West High Supply is a great resource for food, clothing, hygiene and more. See the office for more information.

[Photo] Resources for the upcoming winter season

October 15, 2021
Boaz Abramoff 22 looks to serve the country in the coming years after being a part of both the West High football and track and field programs.

Committed to serve

October 10, 2021
Despite their loss, the juniors have bright smiles as they shake hands with the seniors.

West hosts first annual Trojan Games

September 30, 2021
Seniors Noah DeSaulniers and Nick McDonnell announce the volleyball championship for the Trojan Games.

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September 30, 2021
This junior team strategically placed their tallest players to block the other teams hit.

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September 30, 2021
Evan Zukin 22 sets the ball for fellow senior Chris Colgan.

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September 30, 2021
Senior Mayowa Dokun 22 hypes up her volleyball team for the Trojan Games.

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September 30, 2021
Senior Alex Moore runs at their pitch in the first annual Trojan Games

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September 30, 2021
The new Cyber Security Club allows students to expand their digital knowledge.

Club connection: Cyber Security Club

September 22, 2021
Mayowa Dokun 22 tearfully hugs Head Coach Keeley Arnold.

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September 22, 2021
Senior Carmen Crabtree walks toward her coaches with sophomore Emma Stammeyer.

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September 22, 2021
Jack Wallace 25 fights for a first down against Davenport North on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Rising star: Jack Wallace ’25

September 21, 2021
The American flag hangs in a West High classroom on Sept. 7.

[Photo] A deeper look into Afghanistan's ongoing conflict

September 23, 2021
West volleyball celebrates victory against Xavier Saints.

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September 23, 2021
Seniors Carmen Crabtree and Raina Pfeifer go up for a block.

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September 23, 2021
The West High Volleyball team cheers for their teammates as they get a point.

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September 23, 2021
Assistant Coach Paolla Jaramillo celebrates a Trojan point.

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September 23, 2021
Emma Stammeyer 24 eyes the ball as she prepares to serve.

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September 23, 2021
Malae Lacy 24 aims to spike to ball.

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September 23, 2021
The Trojans celebrate winning the second set against Xavier Saints.

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September 23, 2021
Sophomore Malae Lacy stares down her opponent.

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September 23, 2021
Summer jobs: the good, the bad and the ugly

Summer jobs: the good, the bad and the ugly

June 9, 2021
The members of Cadenza pose for their club photo.

Cadenza: music for charity

May 19, 2021
Kaisa Whittaker 21 poses in her work uniform.

[Video] Job juggling

April 18, 2021
ICCSD students reflect on COVID-19 after a year in quarantine.

A year of COVID-19

March 31, 2021
Junior Clare Loussaert poses in the West High commons.

The gifted-kid burnout phenomenon

February 22, 2021
AP social studies classes at West usually require students to complete lengthy readings every night.

ICCSD cancels Feb. 12 classes

February 3, 2021
West students recap 2020 and predict whats in store for the new year.

Out with the old: West students recap 2020

December 31, 2020
Owner of Vibe Tribe Custom Apparel Dasia Taylor struts in style with fellow seniors Phoebe Burt, Makayla Slade, Lizzy Slade and McKenna Proud.

Vibe Tribe Custom Apparel: Creating a community

December 14, 2020
Aasiya Ali 22 and Advika Shah 22 are bringing awareness to issues of racism and inequity in their new podcast Blind Spots.

[Photo] Checking your blind spots

December 20, 2020
The holiday season has arrived.

Unknown holiday cheer

December 9, 2020
West students and staff members share their experiences with COVID-19.

COVID in our community

November 25, 2020
Applying to colleges is a source of stress every year, and 2020 is no exception.

The college question during COVID-19

November 5, 2020
A Joe Biden campaign sign sits in a Coralville lawn.

Power to the people: 2020 election preview

November 3, 2020
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November 3, 2020
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November 3, 2020
Maureen Heads tattoo on her left wrist provides her a simple reminder.

Teacher tattoos

October 9, 2020
Molly Wilson 21 poses in 70s and 80s inspired garments.

Shifting styles

October 2, 2020
Ben Vander Leest 20 throws a ball to first base July 10.

[Photo] Trojans split with Little Hawks

July 11, 2020
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