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Varsity boys basketball huddle before the next play.

It is all about the stats?

Brooke Netcott, Reporter January 9, 2018

For basketball, statistics are important for keeping track of scores and how many shots players make per game. People do this manually and it is not as easy as it sounds. The scorekeeper needs to have...

Senior Brett Erwin steals the ball at the beginning of the game.

Boys basketball scrimmage recap

Brooke Netcott, Reporter November 27, 2017

On Saturday, Nov. 25 the boys basketball team had a scrimmage against DeWitt. The sophomores scrimmage was 54-47 with a DeWitt win.  And the varsity scrimmage was 60-47 with a West win.

Teens and social media are at the forefront of much debate.

The dangers of social media

Brooke Netcott, Reporter November 18, 2017

Teens spend at least nine hours a day on social media. In 2016, the “Huffington Post” reported 75 percent of teens in America have profiles on social media. Thirty-nine percent of those teens have...

The lowdown on Falcon Flex

The lowdown on Falcon Flex

Brooke Netcott, Reporter November 8, 2017

Falcon Flex has been something that the students and staff may have heard about, but nothing has been official. This all changes, Nov. 9 when Falcon Flex officially starts. Falcon Flex is a class that...

Book Review: "We Were Liars"

Book Review: “We Were Liars”

Brooke Netcott, Reporter October 25, 2017

If you like a book with lots of twists and turns then “We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart is the book you need to read. It is about a family named the Sinclairs. No one in the family is a criminal. No one...

Dr. Tate talked with the Beak 'n' Eye staff about future changes in the district.

Davenport School District pushes formula bill change

Brooke Netcott, Reporter October 20, 2017

The formula bill determines the maximum amount a district can spend in a year. The Davenport Community district can spend $175 per student, while the Bettendorf Community district can spend $350 per student. Davenport...

Brooke Netcott

October 11, 2017
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JV: Junior Baylee Kronfeld setting the ball.

Falcon volleyball team faces the Clinton River Queens

Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott October 4, 2017

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Falcons faced the Clinton River Kings at West. The freshmen team lost three matches with the scores being 25-8, 25-9, and 15-3. After freshman, the sophomore and junior varsity...

Doyle Massey, the club's adviser, showcases the hummingbird kit that club members will be able to experiment with.

Femineers Club looking for new members

Brooke Netcott, Reporter October 3, 2017

A new club was added to the number of clubs at West. The Femineers Club was created to promote and encourage female freshmen and sophomores to go into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)...

Offense getting ready to throw for first down.

Freshman football team takes on Muscatine

Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott September 28, 2017

On Tues. Sept. 26 the Falcons freshmen football faced the Muskies at Brady Street Stadium. Although they lost 41-0, they still battled till the end. “I hope we win the rest of the games we have this...

Varsity: "We played well because no one really played a certain position." - junior Jenna Dougherty

Falcons face Blue Devils at Central

Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott September 20, 2017

On Tuesday, Sept. 19 the West High volleyball team faced the Blue Devils at Central High School. Freshman 25-20 loss, 15-8 win (2-1) Sophomore 25-16 loss, 26-24 win, 15-13 win (2-1) JV 21-7 loss,...

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