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Now that it is colder out, taking care of ones mental and physical state of mind becomes even more important in the face of cold weather.

Winter self-care essentials

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2019
Coach Bergman and his team take a casual timeout with a big lead during a scrimmage against Regina on Nov. 30.

Boys basketball season preview

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
Athletes Will Hoeft 20, Laurel Haverkamp 20, Minou Emmad 23, Raymond Yang 20, James Pinter 20 and Olivia Taeger 22 debate the hardest sport at West High.

No cap recap: What is the hardest high school sport?

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 30, 2019
One of five Lead West posters is displayed above the free weights in the West High weight room. Each poster focuses on one of Lead Wests five core values.

Club connection: Lead West

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 28, 2019
Fantasy football is an online game played by students at West High against one another.

Screen play: fantasy football at West High

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 28, 2019
Second trimester brings a lot of changes for every member of West’s community. The most noticeable change being the bulk of the construction moving from the courtyard to the front of the building.

Construction continues through second trimester

Gwen Watson, Entertainment Editor
November 26, 2019
BJ Mayer talks to his team during a timeout against Cascade on Nov. 22.

Girls basketball season preview

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 24, 2019
City Council member Bruce Teague speaks about his experience as a gay man in Iowa City.

Human Rights Campaign announces Municipal Equality Index in Iowa City

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
November 21, 2019
A students desk sits ready for the ACT, equipped with a pencil, calculator and water bottle.

West pilots online ACT

Abby McKeone, Graphics and Social Media Editor
November 20, 2019
Wests custodians have faced a multitude of catastrophes ranging from loose animals to flooded locker rooms.

Custodial catastrophes

Annabel Hendrickson, Copy Editor
November 19, 2019
Varsity wrestler Will Hoeft 20 jumps ropes during his open period as part of his weight cutting process. Hoeft placed sixth at the Iowa high school state wrestling meet last year competing with a torn ACL.

Mind over matter

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
Kaylee Gibson 23 models a monster mask to insure a correct fit before an after school props meeting.

Behind the scenes of Theatre West’s She Kills Monsters

Sydney Wildes, Yearbook Clubs and Academics Editor
November 13, 2019
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