• MONDAY 3/10: third trimester begins, boys track and field @ Wartburg + UNI Dome
  • TUESDAY 3/11: girls track and field @ UNI Dome
  • THURSDAY 3/13: boys track and field @ Lied Rec Center
  • FRIDAY 3/14: 2 hour early release, girls track and field @ Lied Rec Center
  • SPRING BREAK 3/17-21: NO SCHOOL
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The Trojans break through a poster as they run onto Trojan Field.

Trojan football falls to Kennedy in season opener

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
August 28, 2021
In a year full of political turmoil, controversial conversations in the classroom have become increasingly prevalent, raising the question: should teachers share their political views with students?

Freedom of teach

Maya Chu and Krisha Kapoor
June 6, 2021
Credit to Moon Studios and Microsoft

An incredible indie experience: the Ori series

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
June 3, 2021
A review of "Free Lunch Express", the anti-Bernie "satire"

A review of “Free Lunch Express”, the anti-Bernie “satire”

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
May 30, 2021
Bill banning diversity curriculum in Iowa

Bill banning diversity curriculum in Iowa

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
May 26, 2021
April 30, 2021, marked Joe Biden's 100th day in the White House

A look into the Biden presidency

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
May 22, 2021
Jordan Caperon '23 points to the scoreboard after finishing the 100 meter race on April 15 at the Forwald Coleman Relays.

Jordan Caperon makes state track debut

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 21, 2021
AP testing started on May 15, and students will be testing both online and in person through June 3

AP Testing in 2021: What you need to know

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
May 18, 2021
The yearbook staff celebrating the completion of the 2021 yearbook on April 2. This year's staff is combined in-person and online students.

Trojan Epic yearbook releases distribution dates

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
May 8, 2021
The chosen one stands, triumphantly, wielding the legendary sword.

What makes a chosen one: a trope analysis

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
May 2, 2021
Jack Harris '22 reviews the ice cream of his former employers.

The best and the worst of ice cream chains from a former employee

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 20, 2021
Gwen Watson '21 is the online entertainment editor for WSS.

Staff Spotlight: Gwen Watson ’21

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
April 11, 2021
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