Sponsored by the Iowa Department Of Cultural Affairs, the annual Poetry Out Loud contest has hit Iowan students by storm for the past 17 years. The contest consists of 9th-12th grades encouraged to compete...

Since 1986, February has been known as Black History Month. 28 days being spent with acceptance and education. What is black history month? Why is it so important, why should I celebrate, and how can...

When Jarred Johnston isn't smoking barbecue, pursuing his masters degree, scrolling through the Wahawk Insider or attending college level sports games, he is Mr. Johnston. Johnston is a football and...

Waterloo West is filled with so many creative, beautiful, strong and charming faces. The lively energy from students and staff can be found in and out of hallways and classrooms. I wanted to figure out...

    As I continue my Sophomore year at West, I have realized that some of the most recognizable and involved faces do not have their own space to teach, a space to call their...

On November 21st at 7 p.m. Waterloo West's annual Winter Kick Off went into full swing, including a performance by the West High Cheerleaders and Dance Team. Winter sports were introduced by students and...

November 7th during Monday morning announcements, Mr. Venghaus, US History, Economics, Contemporary Affairs and African American Studies teacher was named staff member of the week. Mr. Venghaus has worked...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and as this month goes by, there is a lot West can do to show support, not just to Breast Cancer but to all cell-destroying diseases. September is International...

  As the 2022-2023 football season comes to an end, we want to commemorate the most enjoyable and uplifting moments of the Wahawk Student Section with student input. When senior student...

The annual Wahawk powderpuff game happened at 6 pm Sunday, September 11th at Memorial Stadium. Participating Juniors and Seniors played against each other in groups of five. Team names were very creative...