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Has the ICCSD been transparent enough with students about COVID-19 cases in schools? The editorial board voted

Editorial: Counting the cases

Caroline Mascardo, Print Co-Copy Editor
November 26, 2020
West students and staff members share their experiences with COVID-19.

COVID in our community

Fareeha Ahmad, Helen Zhang, and Maddy Smith
November 25, 2020
Jeff Bezos, Gov. Kim Reynolds and a schoolchild appropriating Indigenous culture celebrate Thanksgiving, disregarding COVID-19 preventative measures.

Caroline’s Comics: Thanksgiving 2020

Caroline Mascardo, Print Co-Copy Editor
November 24, 2020
According to many West teachers, online learning has perpetuated a culture wherein students feel cheating is permissible.

Cheating culture

Ruba Ahmed-Abdelmutalab and Krisha Kapoor
November 22, 2020
Learning via video call has unexpected side effects for students.

Zoomed out

Alice Meng, Print Copy Editor
November 22, 2020
As COVID-19 cases rise across the state of Iowa, many businesses are altering operations in order to keep employees and patrons safe.

Shockwaves: the long-term implications of COVID-19

Vivian Polgreen and Gwen Watson
November 19, 2020
Before COVID-19 shutdowns, Theatre West staged shows like

The greatest tragedy unplayed

Luke Krchak, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Kim Reynolds' COVID-19 response has been far from adequate, and case numbers show no sign of slowing down.

Caroline’s Comics: Donald’s puppet show

Caroline Mascardo, Print Co-Copy Editor
November 16, 2020
The flu and COVID-19 may seem similar on paper, but in reality the two illnesses are vastly different.

Finding the difference: COVID-19 and the flu

Vivian Polgreen, Reporter
November 12, 2020

A day in the life: online vs. hybrid

Helelia Wa Kalala, Videographer
November 11, 2020
Online learning has resulted in added stress for both students and teachers.

Adapting to the abnormal: teacher expectations and COVID-19

Annie Schwartz, Online Copy Editor
November 7, 2020
Applying to colleges is a source of stress every year, and 2020 is no exception.

The college question during COVID-19

Vivian Polgreen and Maddy Smith
November 5, 2020
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