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

Kamakshee Kuchhal, "From the Archives" Columnist
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
NSPA names West Side Story an Online Pacemaker finalist

NSPA names West Side Story an Online Pacemaker finalist

March 22, 2021
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
AP social studies classes at West usually require students to complete lengthy readings every night.

ICCSD cancels Feb. 12 classes

Maddy Smith, Yearbook Student Life Editor
February 3, 2021
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