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The student news site of West High School

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The student news site of West High School

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Luca and Disney’s problems with LGBTQIA+ representation

‘Luca’ and Disney’s problems with LGBTQIA+ representation

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
September 16, 2021
The isolation room in South Korea we were forced to stay in due to COVID-19.

Nicole’s Headspace: 10 days in isolation

Nicole Lee, Podcaster
September 15, 2021
The American flag hangs in a West High classroom on Sept. 7.

Afghanistan has a right to self-determination

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 8, 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
Earlier this month, a bill was sent to Kim Reynolds that, if signed, would limit diversity training in Iowa

Bill banning diversity curriculum in Iowa

Vivian Polgreen, Co-News Editor
May 26, 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 Managing and Sports Editor
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, Co-News Editor
May 18, 2021
The yearbook staff celebrating the completion of the 2021 yearbook on April 2. This years staff is combined in-person and online students.

Trojan Epic yearbook releases distribution dates

Vivian Polgreen, Co-News Editor
May 8, 2021
IHSPA names WSS staff 2021 News Team of the Year finalist, winners announced this fall

IHSPA names WSS staff 2021 News Team of the Year finalist, winners announced this fall

April 14, 2021
In A glance into the past, columnist Kamakshee Kuchhal 24 dives into the WSS archives.

A glance into the past: Miss Iowa, you’re ugly

Kamakshee Kuchhal, Reporter
April 8, 2021
2021 Quill and Scroll winners: Tosh Klever 21, Owen Aanestad 22, Zoey Guo 22, Maddy Smith 22, Soomin Koh 22, Fareeha Ahmad 21, Helen Zhang 22, Maya Chu 23, Hanah Kitamoto 22, Heidi Du 23, Grace Huang 22 and Alice Meng 21.

Quill and Scroll awards WSS staff in annual writing, photography and multimedia contest

March 23, 2021
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