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Graphic depicting Gregory Kent Walker Jr. forever 33 years old. Walker falling victim to violent gun fire. Over 13,000 innocent black men are shot and lose their life every year.

Beat The Streetz: The Unsolved Homicide of Gregory Kent Walker Jr.

Karma Goodson, Opinion and Arts & Entertainment Editor May 16, 2025

Gregory Kent Walker Jr. was a beloved father, a brother, a son, an uncle and an innocent black man. Walker was loved by his community, honorably given the nickname "Streetz." Raynelle Walker, describes...

Canva Graphic made by Liberty Castillo representing injuries and how they could be taken care off.

Student-Athlete Injuries are Becoming Too Common

Liberty Castillo, Reporter May 13, 2025

High school sports are a big part of students’ lives, whether playing or watching, especially at West High School. High school sports are when sports become serious for athletes and extra pressure gets...

A teen boy adjusts his tie while he looks out into the distance. Many teenagers attend prom each year and it is looked forward to by many.

How To Prom On A Budget

Knya Dellit, Reporter May 8, 2025

Let’s be honest, Prom can add up quickly: the dress, the shoes, dinner, tickets, and activities after prom. It can all be overwhelming and honestly exhausting, but as someone who has already gone to...

Canadian director Ben Proudfoot discussing his movie "The Last Repair Shop" during the National High School Journalism Convention in Seattle Washington.

Ben Proudfoot: The Last Repair Shop

Karma Goodson, Opinion and Arts & Entertainment Editor May 2, 2025

The Last Repair Shop is an Oscar-nominated short film created by Ben Proudfoot, a Canadian documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur. Proudfoot, born in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada, is an award-winning...

Located on the 11th floor of the library, Andrew Carnegie is quoted among the prior building models.

The Heart of Seattle: The Central Public Library

Jacy Gomez, Knya Dellit, and Alyssa Muheljic April 25, 2025

Found in the heart of Seattle, the Central Public Library is one of the most architecturally diverse buildings in Seattle, Washington. Surrounded by 26 other community libraries, it is one of the most...

Two new bills are aimed at stopping children from being able to use their phones during school hours.

Students Struggle With Phone Addiction

Hunter Spitzer, Reporter April 23, 2025

On average, 1.5 hours of a 6.5-hour school day is used up by students on their phones. One in four spends 2 hours on their phones. The usage of Phones in and outside of schools is nothing shy of being...

Graphic of Devon Moore and Nate Kline during their time in a sport they love: football.

Life after Sports

Ajin Rangel, Reporter April 11, 2025

Students all over the world devote themselves to sports that always have their own story to tell. Sports can become who a person is both mentally and physically. It helps them develop a mindset that a...

Claire Vandersee, a junior at West High, crocheting. Claire has been crocheting since October of 2023. Now, she has her own small business. "You have time. You have as much time as you want," she says.

Hooked on Creativity

Kaylynn Crawford, Online Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2025

Claire Vandersee, a junior at West High, has been crocheting since October 2023. In addition to being an International Baccalaureate student, Vandersee is a member of the Wahawk Speech and Theater team,...

The Wahawk Student Senate Poses after a long day of volunteering at The Northeast Iowa Foodbank The Northeast Iowa Foodbank has a long standing tradition of working with schools and students to make a difference in their community. Wahawk Student Senate takes advantage of this connection in order to volunteer their time and create lasting memories for each other and so many kids in the Cedar Valley.

Support Your Local Student Senate

Knya Dellit, Reporter March 6, 2025

West High has so many clubs to offer, one of these clubs is called The Wahawk Student Senate. Student Senate is a student-run organization that aims to improve the lives of each and every student who walks...

Pearce tearful during her performance at the Waterloo Dance Showcase. Pearce performed "Ashes" a dance solo piece in remembrance of her late father.

Kaeley Pearce: Performing her Final High School Solo in Dedication of her Late Father.

Karma Goodson, Opinion and Arts & Entertainment Editor February 26, 2025

Kaeley Pearce, a senior at West High was born on April 10th, 2007. Sixteen short hours after her father passed away. Managing the loss of her father was hard for Pearce. She began her dancing journey at...

Duraflores

Duraflores

Alyssa Muheljic, Reporter February 7, 2025

In a world with hundreds to thousands of flower shops in the floral industry, we often notice big names and chain stores. Lorraine Duran’s small business, Duraflores, offers more than just beautiful...

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