• 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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West Side Story
The varsity show choir, Good Time Company, performed a series of songs at Hancher on Dec. 9.

West High show choirs perform at Winter Swing Show at Hancher

Pareen Mhatre and Anjali Huynh
December 10, 2017
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America defines testing anxiety as a form of performance anxiety that affects a student’s academic scores, regardless of their level of preparation.

Test anxiety

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
December 8, 2017
"My mom got me started in music, and without piano, I never would have gotten so serious about it," four year All-State violinist Annie Chen said.

Prioritizing your passion

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2017
A protester waves a flag symbolizing LGBTQ support during the Women's March on Chicago.

The rainbow throughout time

Ting Gao, Reporter
November 5, 2017
Best Buddies, PALs, and faculty high-five each other after the game.

PALs and Best Buddies defeat faculty in basketball

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor
October 30, 2017
"I figured out that [theater] is what I want to do with my life when I went to Cherubs [at Northwestern] because I did theater all day every day for five weeks straight and I did not get sick of it one bit. I loved every second of it, and I was like ‘Wait it’s over? I could still go for more.’ It was incredible and I think that really showed me that yes, this is what I want to do with my life, and this is something that is so important to me that I have to pursue it, otherwise I will be very sad.” -Paige Harken '18

Rising star: Paige Harken ’18

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
October 25, 2017
The current obesity rate in Iowa is 32%, which is 11% more than it was in 2000.

Healthy choices and healthy lifestyles

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2017
Erica Mundt received the IAPHERD award, which recognizes PE teachers who are making a difference through their teaching.

West PE teacher wins noteworthy award

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2017
The student section throws flour in the air after the first kickoff.

West cruises past Prairie for homecoming win

Pareen Mhatre and
September 27, 2017
Taking the "home" out of homework

Taking the “home” out of homework

Eman Elsheikh, Videographer
September 20, 2017
1st row, left to right: Brad DiLeo, Bailey Nock, Damarius Levi, and Connor Greer. 2nd row, left to right: Michael Duffy, Joe Briddle, Brianna Faulkner, and Julia Austin. 3rd row, left to right: Colby Greene, Evan Flitz, Joseph Verry, and Daniel Burgess. 4th row, left to right: Pieper Stence, Heidi Vogts, Brandon Burkhardt, and Khushi Kapoor. 5th row, left to right: Rachel Saunders, RJ Duncan, Ruby Martin, Sasha Tyler, and Annie Chen. Not pictured: Traevis Buchanan, Nathan Dill, and Maliyah Halverson.

2017 Homecoming Court nominees announced

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor
September 20, 2017
Torrid, in the Coral Ridge Mall, is popular for its plus-size trendy clothing.

Plus-sized problems

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
September 18, 2017
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