• FINALS WEEK 11/19-21
  • 11/19: Girls wrestling @ City
  • 11/21: Girls wrestling vs. Liberty @ Home
  • 11/21-23: All-State Music Festival
  • 11/22: Girls basketball @ Solon
  • NO SCHOOL 11/22
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Pareen Mhatre

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor

Pareen Mhatre is a senior and she is the Photo Editor and Online Managing Editor. This is her second year on staff. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and taking #artsy photos.
 
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Seven experiences that defined high school

Seven experiences that defined high school

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor
April 28, 2018
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[Photo] D.C.’s Newseum Institute names Anjali Huynh Iowa’s Free Spirit Scholarship winner

April 6, 2018
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Take the mochi ice cream out of the freezer and serve.

Take the ice cream and use the dough to cover it up, using the folding method. Then, place in freezer.

Remove the ice cream from the freezer.

Once rolled, use a glass or a circular cookie cutter to cut small circles from the dough. The circle should be big enough to fit about a tablespoon of ice cream.

Using a rolling pin, roll the dough onto a clean surface, covered with potato starch. Parchment paper is recommended.

Add water and continue to mix. Microwave for one minute, mix and microwave for 30 seconds again.

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Combine rice flour and sugar in a bowl.

Scoop the ice cream into cupcake fillers. Aluminum cupcake fillers are preferred. Place in freezer.

Ingredients include sugar, corn starch, water, ice cream, and sweet rice flour.

Mochi balls

[Photo] How to: make mochi ice cream balls

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
March 29, 2018
"In my free time I like to fence. I have been fencing since fourth grade. We just kind of drove past the center, and we were like, 'That looks really cool,' and then we checked out the website and that's how I started." -Tyler Carlson '18

[Photo] Tyler Carlson ’18

December 20, 2017
West Singers kick off their performance at ACDA on Friday, Feb. 16.

West Singers attend ACDA conference in Chicago

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor
February 22, 2018
GTC finishes their second song "I Feel Better/Find My Way" on Saturday, Feb. 17.

GTC and Showtime attend Great River Competition

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor
February 22, 2018
Gifting chocolate is a popular way to show affection on Valentine's Day.

[Photo] 10 reasons why Valentine’s Day is the worst

Oliva Dachtler and Lucy Polyak
February 14, 2018
Scrunchies are making a comeback in 2018, whether it be a simple accessory or a hair fashion statement.

[Photo] 2018 fashion predictions

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
February 10, 2018
Logan Cook '18 watches as a free throw goes in the basket during the third quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Girls basketball defeats Linn-Mar

Pareen Mhatre and Kara Wagenknecht
February 7, 2018
Shortly after the competition, the West Science Bowl team takes a group selfie.

Trojans take on Science Bowl

Pareen Mhatre and Eman Elsheikh
January 31, 2018
Facebook will soon change the way users see their news feed. However, users can selectively choose what they would like to see.

[Photo] Facebook is changing its news feed: here’s how to keep seeing the West Side Story

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
January 24, 2018
Paige Beckner '18 scours the court for open team members on Jan. 23, 2018.

[Photo] Girls fall to City

January 24, 2018
Eman Elsheikh '18 and Xena Makky '18 teach Arabic to the group on the planned MLK day on Jan. 12, 2018.

[Photo] Cultural proficiency team takes new approach to MLK day celebrations

Sophie Stephens and Natalie Dunlap
January 16, 2018
Event organizer RaQuisha Harrington said, “It’s kind of an indoor block party vibe right now so that people feel welcome."

A sign from the Unity March reads, "If MLK were alive today he would be in the street" at Grant Wood Elementary on Jan. 20, 2018.

The MLK event garnered many residents from the area to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Grant Wood Elementary on Jan. 20, 2018.

One of the event organizers delivers a prayer, originally written by Frederick Douglass at Grant Wood Elementary on Jan. 20, 2018.

[Photo] 6th annual celebration of MLK Day held in Iowa City

January 15, 2018
Mazahir Salih, the first Sudanese-American to hold government office in the U.S., and an at-large city council member, speaks to the audience during the MLK event at Grant Wood Elementary on Jan. 20, 2018.

Kingsley Botchway II, an at-large city council member, speaks during the MLK event at Grant Wood Elementary on Jan. 20, 2018.

A sign from the Unity March is left on the gym floors at Grant Wood Elementary on Jan. 20, 2018.

City High Sparkles cheerleading team performs during the MLK event at Grant Wood Elementary on Jan. 20, 2018.

Controversy over whether one should say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" has arisen recently, and more awareness has been brought to it.

[Photo] “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays”

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
December 20, 2017
Sia released her Christmas album, "Everyday is Christmas" on Nov. 17, which features 10 songs.

[Photo] “Everyday Is Christmas” review

Mary Vander Weg, Online Graphic Designer
December 12, 2017
The varsity show choir, Good Time Company, performed a series of songs at Hancher on Dec. 9.

West High show choirs perform at Winter Swing Show at Hancher

Pareen Mhatre and Anjali Huynh
December 10, 2017
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America defines testing anxiety as a form of performance anxiety that affects a student’s academic scores, regardless of their level of preparation.

[Photo] Test anxiety

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
December 8, 2017
"My mom got me started in music, and without piano, I never would have gotten so serious about it," four year All-State violinist Annie Chen said.

[Photo] Prioritizing your passion

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2017
Best Buddies, PALs, and faculty high-five each other after the game.

PALs and Best Buddies defeat faculty in basketball

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor
October 30, 2017
Hafiza El-Zein '19 aims to score a basket.

Lucas Locher '21 and Quintin Jones '19 follow Byamungu Omari '20 as he runs to make a shot.

Chase Lonngren '20 and Hannah Luce '18 embrace each other after a Best Buddies and PALs win.

Chase Lonngren '20 scores a basket during the faculty vs. Best Buddies and PALs basketball game on Oct. 25, 2017.

Orion Crowley '18 scores a basket during the faculty vs. Best Buddies and PALs basketball game on Oct. 25, 2017.

Jaden Buckley '19 galvanizes support from the student section as he gets ready to score a hoop.

Jaden Buckley '19 grabs ahold of the basketball

Ivan Cross '18 dribbles the basketball across the court.

Quintin Jones '19 dribbles the basketball and will get ready to pass the ball to a Best Buddies member.

"I figured out that [theater] is what I want to do with my life when I went to Cherubs [at Northwestern] because I did theater all day every day for five weeks straight and I did not get sick of it one bit. I loved every second of it, and I was like ‘Wait it’s over? I could still go for more.’ It was incredible and I think that really showed me that yes, this is what I want to do with my life, and this is something that is so important to me that I have to pursue it, otherwise I will be very sad.” -Paige Harken '18

[Photo] Rising star: Paige Harken ’18

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
October 25, 2017
"I figured out that [theater] is what I want to do with my life when I went to Cherubs [at Northwestern] because I did theater all day every day for five weeks straight and I did not get sick of it one bit. I loved every second of it, and I was like ‘Wait it’s over? I could still go for more.’ It was incredible and I think that really showed me that yes, this is what I want to do with my life, and this is something that is so important to me that I have to pursue it, otherwise I will be very sad.” -Paige Harken '18

The current obesity rate in Iowa is 32%, which is 11% more than it was in 2000.

[Photo] Healthy choices and healthy lifestyles

October 15, 2017
Due to the obsession with smart phones, many have suggested that social media has harmful effects. The "social media" detox has been a recent developing trend and solution to the smart phone craze.

[Photo] Surviving 7 days without my phone

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2017
Erica Mundt received the IAPHERD award, which recognizes PE teachers who are making a difference through their teaching.

[Photo] West PE teacher wins noteworthy award

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2017
The student section throws flour in the air after the first kickoff.

West cruises past Prairie for homecoming win

Pareen Mhatre and
September 27, 2017
AP social studies classes at West usually require students to complete lengthy readings every night.

[Photo] Taking the “home” out of homework

Eman Elsheikh, Videographer
September 20, 2017
1st row, left to right: Brad DiLeo, Bailey Nock, Damarius Levi, and Connor Greer. 2nd row, left to right: Michael Duffy, Joe Briddle, Brianna Faulkner, and Julia Austin. 3rd row, left to right: Colby Greene, Evan Flitz, Joseph Verry, and Daniel Burgess. 4th row, left to right: Pieper Stence, Heidi Vogts, Brandon Burkhardt, and Khushi Kapoor. 5th row, left to right: Rachel Saunders, RJ Duncan, Ruby Martin, Sasha Tyler, and Annie Chen. Not pictured: Traevis Buchanan, Nathan Dill, and Maliyah Halverson.

2017 Homecoming Court nominees announced

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor
September 20, 2017
Torrid, in the Coral Ridge Mall, is popular for its plus-size trendy clothing.

[Photo] Plus-sized problems

September 18, 2017
The Trojans take the field, showing off their new all-black uniforms on Friday, Sep. 1.

Football team crushes Muscatine

Kara Wagenknecht and Pareen Mhatre
September 4, 2017
A West High student crowd surfs, making his way to the bottom of the student section.

Traevis Buchanan '18 and the rest of the football team prepare for the play against Muscatine on Sep. 1. The scored ended up being 51-3.

[Photo] A journey through the 2017-2018 athletic year

May 18, 2018
Ayanna Rost '19 cheers on the football team, as the student section roars in the background.

Mady Nachtman '18 leads the marching band as Arielle Comellas '18 twirls her baton during the halftime performance.

Andre White '18 scores a touchdown, making the score 28-3.

Dillon Doyle '18 sprints to score a touchdown, making the score 21-0 at the time.

Sanders urges the audience to get involved in the political process. “What this book is about and what I’m here tonight for is to urge each and every one of you to understand the only antidote to big money control over our political process is when millions of people get involved in any and every way," he said.

[Photo] Sanders promotes book and political involvement in speech at Hancher

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2017
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