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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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Owen Aanestad

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief

Owen Aanestad is a senior at West. This is his third year on staff working for the online publication as the online editor-in-chief In addition to playing football and baseball, he enjoys photography.

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[Photo] Double life

Katherine Shoppa and Jane Lam
January 21, 2023
Shoutout

Shoutout

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 16, 2022
Ismail Mohamed 24 celebrates his goal against Jefferson on May 13.

Boys soccer wins 11th straight game

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 14, 2022
Miguel Cohen Suarez 22 fights for possession against Jefferson on May 13.

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Nicholas McDonnell 22 commands the defense against Jefferson on May 13.

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Nicholas McDonnell 22 leaps into the air to make a save against Jefferson on May 13.

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Ismail Mohamed 24 takes a shot and finds the back of the net against Jefferson on May 13.

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Ismail Mohamed 24 avoids a defender while trying to score against Jefferson on May 13.

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Miguel Cohen Suarez 22 makes a pass to one of his teammates against Jefferson on May 13.

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Amre Ibrahim 23 and Liam Teghanemt 25 fight for position against Jefferson on May 13.

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Daniel Fuentes 25 crosses the ball into the box against Jefferson on May 13.

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Ahmed Taha 23 fights for possession against Jefferson on May 13.

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Michael Nelson 23 and Bazz Vande Hey 23 look to score against Jefferson on May 13.

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Michael Nelson 23 gets fouled on his way into the box against Jefferson on May 13.

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Michael Nelson 23 takes a shot on goal against Jefferson on May 13.

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Patrick Selby 24 and Shivy Mannengi 23 pump each other up during the IHSAA District Tennis Tournament at West High on May 9.

[Photo] Boys tennis players dominate at districts

May 9, 2022
Patrick Selby 24 serves the ball during the IHSAA District Tennis Tournament at West High on May 9.

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Patrick Selby 24 gets around a ball in preparation to hit a forehand during the IHSAA District Tennis Tournament at West High on May 9.

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With wind playing a huge factor in every shot, Shivy Mannengi 23 keeps a close watch on the incoming ball in preparation to hit a forehand volley during the IHSAA District Tennis Tournament at West High on May 9.

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Amre Ibrahim 23 celebrates junior Michael Nelsons second half goal against City High on April 15.

Boys soccer takes down City High

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2022
Miguel Cohen Suarez 22 makes a run up the sideline looking to score against City High on April 15.

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Haider Nasr 24 celebrates the Trojans 4-2 win over the Little Hawks on April 15.

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Michael Nelson 23 celebrates after scoring against City High on April 15.

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Michael Nelson 23 chips the City High keeper for a goal during the cross town rivalry game on April 15.

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Adarsh Khullar 24 heads the ball out of the box against City High on April 15.

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Nick McDonnell 22 eyes the ball as it crosses the box against City High on April 15.

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Miguel Cohen Suarez 22 celebrates his second half goal against City High on April 15.

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Michael Nelson 23 gets fouled while fighting for possession against City High on April 15.

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Haider Nasr 24 looks for a teammate as he throws in the ball against City High on April 15.

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Daniel Fuentes 25 chases down a loose ball against City High on April 15.

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Asama Osman 25 passes the ball ahead against City High on April 15.

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City Highs James Tinkham 22 questions a call during the cross town rivalry game on April 15.

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Michael Nelson 23 hurdles City High goalkeeper Malachi Nye 22 as he makes a save during the cross town rivalry game on April 15.

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Daniel Fuentes 25 makes his way to the Trojan bench to celebrate his goal against City High on April 15.

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Daniel Fuentes 25 takes a shot against City High on April 15.

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Ethan Titus 22 has been a member of CrossFit Kilo 2 since 2018 and hopes to continue after high school.

Crossing the limits

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 11, 2022
The Romanov family performs in Theatre Wests spring musical Anastasia in Arganbright Auditorium on April 5.

Theatre West presents ‘Anastasia’ this week

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2022
The girls basketball team faces off with Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Reynolds signs law banning transgender females from women's sports

March 3, 2022
WSS delves into the pandemics impacts on drug culture at West High.

[Photo] Epidemic

March 4, 2022
Christian Barnes 22 reacts as he makes his way off the court for the final time as a Trojan after the substate semifinal against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Trojans struggle in substate semifinal against Burlington

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2022
Pete Moe 22 reacts to the Trojans season ending loss in the substate semifinal on Feb. 25.

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Ben Hoefer 23 and Jacob Koch 24 trap Burlingtons Tyce Bertlshofer 22 in the corner during the substate semifinal game on Feb. 25.

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Jack McCaffery 25 hits a contested jumper during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Pete Moe 22 reaches for a block during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Christian Barnes 22 fights for a loose ball during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Jack McCaffery 25 walks past the Greyhound bench after the Trojans called for a timeout during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Pete Moe 22 gets fouled on his way up for a layup during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Jack McCaffery 25 contests a Greyhound three during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Kareem Earl 24 knocks down a corner three during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Jacob Koch 23 gets tied up with a Greyhound defender during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Christian Barnes 22 pushes the ball up the floor in transition during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Brady Simcox 23 looks for an open teammate during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Jacob Koch 23 attempts a three from the corner during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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The West High student section celebrates a Pete Moe 22 and-one during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Co-Coach Paul Rundquist directs the Trojan offense from the sideline during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Point guard Christian Barnes 22 calls out a play during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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Pete Moe 22 wins the opening tip during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

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[Video] West High Weekly 2.25.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
February 25, 2022
Emma Ingersoll-Weng sits on the training table in the West High athletic training room on Feb. 22.

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Emma Ingersoll-Weng sits on the training table in the West High athletic training room on Feb. 22.

[Photo] What It Feels Like: Tearing your ACL

March 3, 2022
Keiko Ono-Fullard 23 looks for an open teammate against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Keiko Ono-Fullard 23 goes up for a layup against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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The girls basketball team waves to the livestream before facing off with Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19. (Archive)

[Photo] What it feels like: finding out your mom has cancer

Laney Prelle and Abby Guo
March 8, 2023
Anna Prouty 23 goes up for a layup against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Meena Tate 23 goes up for a layup to extend the Trojans lead to seven against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Melae Lacy 24 attempts a corner three against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Meena Tate 23 fights through some contact on her way to the hoop against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Emma Ingersoll-Weng 22 shoots the final three pointer of her high school career against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Keiko Ono-Fullard 23 pushes the ball up the floor against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Girls basketball takes control of Cedar Falls in regional semifinal

February 19, 2022
The girls basketball teams bench celebrates a Anna Prouty 23 bucket against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Meena Tate 23 knocks down a free throw against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Lucy Wolf 24 drives the baseline against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Carolyn Pierce 23 attempts a three from the corner against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Melae Lacy 24 and Lucy Wolf 24 defend Cedar Falls Sydney Remmert 22 in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Head coach BJ Mayer calls out plays from the sideline against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Meena Tate 23 analzyes the Cedar Falls defense in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

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Kareem Earl 24 shoots a three from the corner against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

[Photo] Boys basketball falls short in their regular-season finale

Krisha Kapoor , Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2022
Jack McCaffery 25 reaches for a rebound as time expires in double overtime against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

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The Western Dubuque bench cheers after a Trojan turnover on Feb. 17.

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Head coach Steve Bergman questions a foul call against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

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Christian Barnes 22 pushes the ball up the floor in transition against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

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Jack McCaffery 25 knocks down a corner three against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

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Brady Simcox 23 gets fouled while attempting to make a layup against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

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Jacob Koch 24 brings the ball up the floor against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

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Christian Barnes 22 looks to inbound the ball against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

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Miguel Cohen-Suarez 22 and Taylor Stevens 24 dance during the annual poms guy-girl halftime show on Feb. 17.

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Pete Moe 22 reaches for the jump ball at the start of the Trojans final regular season home game of the year on Feb. 17.

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The Trojans starting five waits to be announced before facing off with Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

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Jack Harris 22 gives his thoughts on the Iowa Football program.

[Photo] Column: Kirk Ferentz shouldn't be the future of Iowa

February 16, 2022
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