• 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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Colin

Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor

Colin is a sophomore at West High and is excited for his first year on staff. This year, he serves as the Photo Editor for the print edition of the West Side Story. When he’s not fidgeting with a camera, you can find him running cross country or track, playing saxophone in West High’s numerous ensembles or relaxing at the Java House.

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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

Tyler Shane and Colin Wehrle
December 10, 2024
With technology use rapidly increasing in the classroom, WSS explores how teachers use technology and students' opinions about technology use.

The digital classroom

Jake Beneke, Carter Birch Houchins-Witt, and Colin Wehrle
November 15, 2024
Emery Crawford ‘25 leads the cellos through “October”. On Oct. 22, West High’s orchestras held their annual fall concert in the Arganbright Auditorium.

[Photo] November news briefs

Henry Timmer-Hackert, Print Opinion Editor
November 15, 2024
Anthony Medina, one of the pickleball tournament's winners, returns the ball during a heated match.

[Photo] What’s the racket?

Anna Song and Maddy Cook
November 24, 2024
Molly Sofranko instructs art club in the art room Nov. 4.

[Photo] Lessons learned: Molly Sofranko’s 30 job journey

Ella Ciliberto, Online Assistant Design Editor
November 10, 2024
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

Maddux Neukirch and Colin Wehrle
November 2, 2024
West orchestra director Jon Welch turns to the audience after the performance.

[Photo] West Orchestras host annual fall concert

November 1, 2024
The two football teams line up and get ready for the quarterback to pass the ball.

[Photo] Trojans dominate Pleasant Valley for a senior night victory

Minna Abdalla, Sports Editor
October 21, 2024
Kalli Titus '25 leads a pack of runners Oct. 17 at Seminole Valley Park.

Girls cross country competes in MVC Mississippi Divisional

Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor
October 18, 2024
West Liberty performs their show entitled "Showtime" at the Corridor Marching Classic, with songs from shows like "Beetlejuice" and "Nightmare Before Halloween."

[Photo] West High’s first Corridor Marching Classic

Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor
October 18, 2024
On Oct. 4, the West High student section throws up colorful arrays of chalk at the Homecoming football game against Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

Homecoming highlights: reflecting on moments from the week

Colin Wehrle and Lea Abou Alaiwa
October 10, 2024
Harper Ray '27 plays the vibraphone in Jazz Lab.

[Photo] Swinging into the jazz band season: first concert of the year

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Assistant Photo Editor and News Co-Editor
October 10, 2024
Catch up on the Trojans' latest endeavors

October news briefs

Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor
October 4, 2024
Audrey Small '28 and Gracie Liu '27 put up a block against the Cougars Oct. 2.

[Photo] Trojans start October with three home wins

Gianna Liu, Henry Timmer-Hackert, and Marie Stier
October 3, 2024
The West High student section waves their hands as the drumline performs during halftime.

[Photo] Trojans fall to the Little Hawks in a nail biting game

Minna Abdalla, Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
A view of Pump It Up's new space in the new commons area. As part of Pump It Up's rebrand, they're going to get a new space with locked doors and seating in front. BPA plans to rename Pump It Up and change the colors as well.

Constructing change

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Jake Beneke, Ella Ciliberto, and Colin Wehrle
June 4, 2024
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

Erinn Varga and Colin Wehrle
May 23, 2024
Mason Middleton ’27 clears 5-10.00 in the high jump to tie fourth.

[Photo] West track and field qualify nine relays and 23 individuals for state

Erinn Varga, Print Design and Opinion Editor
May 14, 2024
Seniors Eriniah Carter and Erinn Varga prepare for their shuttle hurdle relay April 27 at the Drake Relays.

[Photo] Trojans impress at Drake Relays

Zoe Smith and Yaya Orszula
April 30, 2024
Brightening the dark storefront, where Hot & Roll's sign should be, an array of lightbulbs illuminate the night sky. On March 26, I ventured into this dimly lit building to try new Mediterranean Flavors.

Spicing up Iowan Cuisine

Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor
April 15, 2024
As a Java regular for the past five years, Lily Polgreen '27 comes here whenever she can. Whether it be studying, hanging out with friends or just picking up a sweet treat, The Java House is definitely a favorite for Polgreen.

Java House jolt: a sip into West High culture

Colin Wehrle, Lea Abou Alaiwa, and Ella Ciliberto
February 29, 2024
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