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For some West High athletes, sports become more than an after school pastime.

The cost of excellence

Caroline Chandler, Krisha Kapoor, and Soomin Koh
April 26, 2021
Ella DeYoung '23 returns the ball after her opponents serve April 15.

Girls tennis stays undefeated after rallying past Prairie

Krisha Kapoor, Reporter
April 15, 2021
Eli Young '21 makes a play on the ball against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Gross picks up 300th career win over Cedar Rapids Washington

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 14, 2021
Makenna Vonderhaar '22 gets past her defender as she looks to pass against Ankeny on April 6.

Girls soccer falls to Ankeny in penalty kicks

Camille Gretter, Online and Yearbook Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2021
Jack Harris '22 discusses how Studio Ghibli's latest film could mark its downfall.

“Earwig and the Witch” review and the future of Studio Ghibli

Jack Harris, Online Arts Editor
April 2, 2021
West High also took home 10 awards at the fair.

West science fair participants advance to round 2 of state competition

Alex Carlon , Online Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2021
WSS recaps the latest ICCSD school board meeting.

School board recap: 2/23/21

Vivian Polgreen, Reporter
February 26, 2021
WSS recaps the latest ICCSD school board meeting.

School board recap: 2/9/21

Vivian Polgreen, Reporter
February 12, 2021
Pete Moe '22 calls for the ball on an inbounds play against Xavier on Jan. 29.

Boys basketball falls in rematch against Xavier

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Sports Editor and Yearbook Co-Sports Editor
January 30, 2021
Advika Shah giving the first section of her debate in the semi-finals round on Oct. 19.

Debate team named IHSSA state debate champions

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Sports Editor and Yearbook Co-Sports Editor
January 10, 2021

Exploring architecture in Iowa City

Jack Harris, Online Arts Editor
October 12, 2020
“Stamped” gives a new perspective on often overlooked history

“Stamped” gives a new perspective on often overlooked history

Alexis Dick, Reporter
October 1, 2020
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