• 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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"Lord of the Flies" written by William Golding tells the story of a group of young boys stranded on an island. The 1954 novel has earned itself a Noble Prize in Literature.

Four books to read this summer

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
May 6, 2019
Annabel Hendrickson '21 discusses the discrepancy between high school girls and boys track distances.

Going the distance

Annabel Hendrickson, Copy Editor
April 17, 2019
Displayed are three St. Patrick's day recipes West Side Story made to celebrate the holiday.

3 simply delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipes

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
March 17, 2019
"The Waning Age" art by Rain Richards. The novel is about a world where emotion is only catered to the rich.

Book review: “The Waning Age” is a lackluster novel about emotion

Edward Keen, Arts Editor
March 17, 2019
An average WHS lunch.

Spicing up the school day

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor
March 14, 2019
Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) stands tall against the growing Skrull threat.

“Captain Marvel” impresses and disappoints as a superhero film

Edward Keen, Arts Editor
March 12, 2019
New year, new me?

New year, new me?

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor
February 24, 2019
Photo Editor Maddi Shinall '19 poses for a photo as she displays her feminist slogan sweatshirt on Friday, Feb. 15.

A woman’s place is in charge

Maddi Shinall, Photo Editor
February 17, 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
Joey Goodman '20 watches the basketball as Waterloo East's Trevion Labeaux '22 attempts to box him out on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

West uses last-quarter momentum to overcome Waterloo East

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
January 16, 2019
James Pinter '20 competes in the 200 yard freestyle race on Saturday, Dec. 16. Pinter placed third in his heat with a time of 1:46.46.

Swimming into a different state

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
December 17, 2018
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