Tyler Newman, Reporter
December 9, 2018
German Club at West High offers opportunities to explore the world of German culture and heritage while allowing students to partake in a variety of activities such as studying...
Band department hosts trivia fundraiser
December 4, 2018
On Friday, Nov. 30 band trivia night was held at the American Legion to raise money for the music department. Teams participated against...
District under fire for overspending and discrimination
November 30, 2018
State-issued audits, 83 positions to be cut, and over $13,000,000 in budget cuts. Due to violations made by the Davenport Community School District,...
November 19, 2018
As the fall season arrives, West students and teachers prepare for a Thanksgiving dinner that will be held at the cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 19...
Aiden Rushing, Reporter
December 10, 2018
Instead of dwelling in the past on things that can’t be changed, senior Alexis Schutters prefers to live in the present. Schutters is inspired by her aunt who was has taught...
Redefining the role of an educator
December 5, 2018
Through enduring an existential realization, sustaining a career change, and pursuing seven college degrees, AP Calculus teacher Michelle Pearce has managed...
November 28, 2018
If you’re out and about at the mall anytime soon, you may come across Hollister sales associate and senior Gunner Avis. Working retail is something Avis...
Kate Kealey, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2018
On Nov. 14 the winter sports kickoff was held in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m.. The night started off with Athletic Director Kevin Petersen handing out the fall sports awards....
November 5, 2018
On Saturday, Nov. 3, West’s cheerleading team headed to the Iowa State Fairgrounds to compete in the Iowa High School State Cheerleading Championships....
Zak Keel, Reporter
November 6, 2018
Polls will open up today, Nov. 6, for the 2018 midterm elections as Americans across the nation will partake in state and local races that will soon influence the second half...
Anxiety: you’re probably doing it wrong
November 5, 2018
I've seen and heard the word almost everywhere I go. Anxiety. With mental health awareness becoming increasingly emphasized...
November 5, 2018
Brought to you by the Falcon nest’s very own Liddy auditorium, this year’s 2018 play is... drumroll please …Romeo and...
