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The first Whitey’s Ice cream, Moline IL, 1933

Two Legen-dairy Brothers

Courtney Walker, Reporter December 19, 2024

The two most popular places in the Quad Cities to get ice cream are Country Style Ice cream and Whitey’s Ice Cream. These two branches of cold treats were started by two brothers in the 1930’s that...

“I think having an angel tree here is great because students who may not have as much will still get gifts so everyone gets to have a good time for the holidays," junior Kerstan Troung said.

The Season of Giving

Lucy Bernick, Co-Editor December 18, 2024

West is giving back this year by implementing an angel tree for the students. The tree is located in the front office and is filled with paper “ornaments” that have anonymous requests from students...

The WHS Band steps off to celebrate Veterans Day and The Festival of Trees

Zach Smith, Reporter December 17, 2024

November is a busy time of year for the WHS marching band as they prepare for both the Veterans Day parade and the Festival of Trees parade. Both of these are excellent learning opportunities for band...

Swift and Carpenter performing “White Horse” on The Eras Tour in Sydney Australia, February 23rd, 2024.

The Taylor Effect

Courtney Walker, Reporter December 2, 2024

It seems as though Taylor Swift is always hitting new peaks, surpassing new records, and is constantly changing the game for artists in the music industry. One way a fellow Swiftie and student Ivy Maas...

Emmaly Maylum ‘25 reaches for the night sky as she attempts to catch the football.

Nightmare on Brady Street

Kaylee Coffman, Reporter November 13, 2024

On November 1st 2024, Davenport West hosted a PowderPuff game down at Brady Street Stadium. PowderPuff was a game created to help raise money for Student Senate’s Hunger Drive. Though only junior and...

The picture shows West High School’s calendar, and what events will be happening that cause November to be No School November.

No School November

Reiggan Molloy, Reporter November 6, 2024

It’s about that time again, No School November. An endearing name that has grown in popularity the last few years. It’s what many staff and students in Davenport School District call this time of year....

“New Year's resolutions are important because they push people out of their comfort zones, while forcing people to better themselves,” Sinksen said.

New Year, New Me

Alexandria Petersen, Web Editor January 13, 2023

Exercising, being a nicer person, trying new things, these are just a few things students are planning on doing differently this year. New Year's resolutions are an annual tradition that many people, including...

A collage of celebrity baby names. The names ranged from simple to unheard of.

Interesting Infants

Maddox Hauschild, Reporter April 4, 2022

Celebrities have a knack for individuality; to stand out amongst others. The names they come up with for their children are prime examples. Students who keep up with celebrities on social media or other...

A policeman, played by David Beitzel ‘23, reprimands Mercury Theater director Orson Welles, played by Nate Gaghagen ‘22, and tells him to stop broadcasting the story since people are getting hurt. Gaghagen’s character refuses, saying that it isn’t Mercury Theater’s fault if the listeners aren’t able to tell the difference between truth and fiction.

Until the curtains close

Morgan Ware, Reporter December 13, 2021

Bravo! Bravo! Cast and crew from the West High Drama Club recently showed "War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast", as their 2021 play.  This play is based on a true story. In 1938, CBS radio broadcasted...

Which club at West is right for you?

Which club at West is right for you?

Morgan Ware, Reporter September 14, 2021

Click HERE to see which club at West is right for you!

Kanye West wearing one of his signature outfits during the release of Donda. In the past, West has been known for his unique style, and this outfit is just another example.

The Debates of Donda

Owen Logsdon and Alec Shipley September 14, 2021

There is no secret that hip hop star Kanye West is one of the most polarizing figures in pop culture today. His questionable presidential campaign last year, and his shocking interruption of Taylor Swift’s...

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Avery Conger, Reporter September 2, 2021

  Our drums are out on the baseball field! The West High Drumline will be playing at the River Bandit’s baseball game on September 12th at 1pm! The band will be selling tickets in order to raise...

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