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Mayela Pelayo 18 spins on stage to show her skirt as she models during the Latin American section of the show on Saturday, March 9.

Students host third annual ‘Walk It Out’ celebrating diversity

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
March 11, 2019
Mary Beth Tinker and John Tinker speak to students in the West High Arganbright Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 26 about the hardships they faced while trying to protect their freedom of speech while protesting the Vietnam War.

“Tinker v. Des Moines” activists visit West High

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor
March 7, 2019
Members of the Iowa City West High dance team stand together. Design Maddy Ephraim.

Walking into a reputation

Fatima Kammona, News Editor
March 4, 2019
Seeking help while facing stigmas

Seeking help while facing stigmas

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019
The number of minority teachers in the ICCSD remains low in comparison to the proportionate number of minority students.

In the minority

Anjali Huynh and Jessica Moonjely
February 22, 2019
Sisters Mami Selemani ’20 and Jacqueline Selemani ’19 pose together in the West High courtyard. They moved to the United States in 2007 from Africa.

The Selemani sisters

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2019
Luke Krchak ’21 describes why he thinks students should take Intro to Agricultural.

Agriculture: the industry of tomorrow

Luke Krchak, Reporter
February 12, 2019
Several different inks are on display at Indigo Body Art Gallery in Coralville.

Stick and poke tattoos

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2019
Shirley Wang poses for a photo at Java House. The 22-year-old was the creator of a viral podcast that detailed her fathers friendship with former NBA superstar Charles Barkley.

Keeping her father alive: how a ‘suburban dad’ and Charles Barkley impacted a nation

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
February 5, 2019
While working in food service may seem mundane, a lot more happens behind the scenes.

Tales from food industry insiders

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
January 28, 2019
Aquaman (Jason Momoa) wields the trident of Atlan.

“Aquaman” is cliche, yet captivating

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
January 28, 2019
Jennifer Craig and Dante the dog pose for a photo on Sunday, Jan 13. at their new house, bought on Saturday, Jan 12.

Starting the New Year with nothing

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
January 20, 2019
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