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WHS Today

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WHS Today

Bubba Wallace (#23) of 23XI Racing practices in preparation for a NASCAR Cup Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024. 23XI Racing is one of the two teams challenging NASCAR in this antitrust lawsuit.

Injunction Granted

Will Earnest, Reporter January 17, 2025

On Wednesday Dec. 18, 2024, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports were granted a preliminary injunction in their antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). The...

The sign outside the entrance of John Deere Davenport Works, where 80 workers were laid off in early January.

Trouble on the Farm

Will Earnest, Reporter January 15, 2025

As another farming season gears up, Deere & Company, better known as John Deere, has announced an increasing amount of layoffs at their locations over the past 10 months. According to KTVO News based...

Above is the West library, which is a go-to place for students to study.

Study Time!

Zach Smith, Reporter January 13, 2025

Finding the perfect study place can be imperative to your success as a student. Many people enjoy studying at home or at the library but a select few enjoy choosing different places around the school to...

“I set a goal to not spend as much money, because I always buy unnecessary things and then I wonder why I have no money," junior Avery Stineman said.

New Year, New Me

Lucy Bernick, Co-Editor January 10, 2025

Did you make a New Year’s resolution for 2025? Well, if you make it to February with your goals, you are doing better than the 43% of Americans who already dropped their new year's resolutions. ‘New...

Senioritis Syndrome

Senioritis Syndrome

Courtney Walker, Reporter January 9, 2025

Are you ready to be done with school? Maybe you’re sick of your classes, would rather be working at your job, at home, or are procrastinating all of your homework? You may have symptoms of senioritis....

The sign greeting you into NorthPark Mall on the east side of the property; where the proposed housing is scheduled to go. Each side tells a much different story.

The New NorthPark Mall?

Will Earnest, Reporter January 8, 2025

NorthPark Mall, located in Davenport, Iowa, has been the premier shopping destination for residents of the Quad Cities and surrounding areas for over 50 years. The mall first opened on July 11, 1973 and...

Above is the symbol that gets put on your license if you are an organ donor

Giving New Life

Zach Smith, Reporter January 7, 2025

There have been many people who have donated organs, including one of the West gym teachers, Mrs. Gillund. But have you ever wondered how you can become an organ donor? According to OrganDonor.gov, about...

New Dave’s Hot Chicken location in Davenport Iowa, showing off some street-like artwork and designs

Embrace the Spice

Reiggan Molloy, Reporter January 6, 2025

Dave’s Hot Chicken is coming for the spice crown. What started out as an entrepreneurial venture among a group of four friends in a California parking lot in 2017, has now become a strong competitor...

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...

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