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Fred Hampton delivers a speech in 1969.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” fails to capture the revolutionary spirit of Fred Hampton

Jack Harris, Online Arts Editor
March 2, 2021
Maddy Smith '22 is a photographer, writer and editor for the Trojan Epic and the West Side Story.

Staff Spotlight: Maddy Smith ’22

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
February 28, 2021
WSS recaps the latest ICCSD school board meeting.

School board recap: 2/23/21

Vivian Polgreen, Reporter
February 26, 2021
Thayer Abu-Hijleh '22 and Camille Gretter '23 dive into the myths and theories regarding Oakland Cemetery's

WSS Investigates: The Black Angel

Camille Gretter and Thayer Abu-Hijleh
February 20, 2021
WSS recaps the latest ICCSD school board meeting.

School board recap: 2/9/21

Vivian Polgreen, Reporter
February 12, 2021
West teacher Alex Michenfelder used to teach music before switching to special education after losing most of his hearing.

The music of teaching

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
February 12, 2021
In the first installment of

A glance into the past: We’re going to party like it’s…

Kamakshee Kuchhal, "From the Archives" Columnist
February 9, 2021
Students share their opinions of the attack on the Capitol.

A nation divided: Students reflect on the Capitol attack

Bess Frerichs, Tosh Klever, Paige Albright, and Gwen Watson
February 8, 2021
WSS Arts Editor Jack Harris '22 explores some of the most outlandish political ideologies

The extreme, the niche, and the wacky (political ideologies)

Jack Harris, Online Arts Editor
February 4, 2021
WSS staffer Jack Harris '22 reviews

“Dick Johnson is Dead” could be the first documentary nominated for best picture

Jack Harris, Online Arts Editor
January 4, 2021
Audrey Koch ‘21 swings the ball around Southeast Polk defense for two points Jan. 2.

Girls basketball defense falters against Southeast Polk

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
January 3, 2021
West students recap 2020 and predict what's in store for the new year.

Out with the old: West students recap 2020

Maddy Smith, Luke Krchak, Vivian Polgreen, Carter McLaughlin, Alexis Dick, and Gwen Watson
December 31, 2020
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