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Graphic by Ally Knight.
Menstrual Products Testing with Real Blood for the First Time
April 15, 2024
Blue pinwheel graphic made by Mallory Mills
April: Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 10, 2024
2024 Solar Eclipse
April 10, 2024
Kansas City Current Website
The Kansas City Current Makes History
April 9, 2024
A Call for Action: Suicide Prevention
A Call for Action: Suicide Prevention
April 5, 2024
Denver Broncos quarter back Russell Wilson who was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Photo Credit - (fantasydata.com)
NFL Offseason Trades and Acquisitions
April 11, 2024
Iowa vs LSU during the March Madness game made by the New York Post.
An Iowa vs LSU Rematch
April 10, 2024
Kansas City Current Website
The Kansas City Current Makes History
April 9, 2024
Photos and design by Karma Goodson.
The Warriors Skate Into State
March 27, 2024
Girls Basketball Vs. Iowa City Liberty
March 8, 2024
Taylor Swifts album cover for her album, The Tortured Poets Department.
REVIEW: The Tortured Poets Department
April 22, 2024
Graphic (by Kaylynn Crawford) depicting Andrew Cusmano performing his poem at the Poetry Out Loud State competition.
Through Verse and Voice
April 17, 2024
Drake and J. Cole playing chess
It’s All A Blur – Big as the What?
April 4, 2024
Up and coming music that is set to be released this month. Graphic made by Lucy Prescott. Elements used from Spotify, Vogue and GRAMMY.com
New Music to Pay Attention to
February 9, 2024
Cover of My Year of Rest and Relaxation from the painting Portrait of a Young Woman in White by Jacques-Louis David.
REVIEW: My Year of Rest and Relaxation
February 5, 2024
Graphic (by Kaylynn Crawford) depicting Andrew Cusmano performing his poem at the Poetry Out Loud State competition.
Through Verse and Voice
April 17, 2024
A photo taken after Large Group All-State, 2022.
Your Next Favorite Extra-Curricular: Large Group Speech.
October 23, 2023
Wests three drum majors getting ready to do their salute before the band takes the field.
West High Drum Majors Bring Home Award at Band competition
September 29, 2023
Volunteer band director Janelle Ewing providing critiques to the band during night practice.
Starting off on the Left Foot
September 19, 2023
Sophomore Lizzy Whitehead laughing as she prepares to march relays.
PHOTOS: Marching Band
September 11, 2023
Taylor Swifts album cover for her album, The Tortured Poets Department.
REVIEW: The Tortured Poets Department
April 22, 2024
Graphic (by Kaylynn Crawford) depicting Andrew Cusmano performing his poem at the Poetry Out Loud State competition.
Through Verse and Voice
April 17, 2024
Up and coming music that is set to be released this month. Graphic made by Lucy Prescott. Elements used from Spotify, Vogue and GRAMMY.com
New Music to Pay Attention to
February 9, 2024
This years advertisement for the 66th GRAMMYs.
Everything you need to know about the GRAMMYs!
February 2, 2024
The official 2024 Hinterland lineup, showing off all the amazing artists who will be traveling to Iowa to perform.
Hinterland puts Iowa on the map?
January 29, 2024
Taylor Swifts album cover for her album, The Tortured Poets Department.
REVIEW: The Tortured Poets Department
April 22, 2024
Denver Broncos quarter back Russell Wilson who was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Photo Credit - (fantasydata.com)
NFL Offseason Trades and Acquisitions
April 11, 2024
Changes to AEA services before and after (going into effect this year).
Cutting ties with the AEA ran program
April 9, 2024
Drake and J. Cole playing chess
It’s All A Blur – Big as the What?
April 4, 2024
Senior Hannah Connor represents the male student section leaders sitting during games while the women in the stands interact with athletes.
Girls In The Stands
March 26, 2024
Graphic (by Kaylynn Crawford) depicting Andrew Cusmano performing his poem at the Poetry Out Loud State competition.
Through Verse and Voice
April 17, 2024
Evie Putz powers on her teams robot to work with their partner before a match.
Breaking Barriers
March 20, 2024
February: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February 27, 2024
LifeLab Strives to Create Meaningful Experiences for High School Students
LifeLab Strives to Create Meaningful Experiences for High School Students
February 20, 2024
Junior Bailey Kestel and Savvy Bean owner Savannah Warren at the Savvy Bean cart in the Waterloo Career Center after the grand opening on January 22.
Brewing Success
January 30, 2024
Behind the Book
April 15, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Shuncere Wortham, Jahlil Manago and Joe Hudson
Wahawk Sports Corner: Shuncere Wortham, Jahlil Manago and Joe Hudson
March 1, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Charlotte Gettman and Nakia Ollivierre
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Charlotte Gettman and Nakia Ollivierre
February 15, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Brady Dean, Payton Kacher, and Sylvester Kotoe
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Brady Dean, Payton Kacher, and Sylvester Kotoe
February 6, 2024
Sheep heart dissection graphic.
Heart Dissection Photo Showcase
January 29, 2024
Behind the Book
April 15, 2024
Waterloo Community School District Has Lowest Daily Attendance in Iowa For 2022-2023 School Year
Waterloo Community School District Has Lowest Daily Attendance in Iowa For 2022-2023 School Year
December 18, 2023
Wahawk Boys Basketball: The Start of a New Era
Wahawk Boys Basketball: The Start of a New Era
December 9, 2023
Wahawk Cribs: Jackson McNally
Wahawk Cribs: Jackson McNally
December 8, 2023
Quotes For Seniors To Remember
Quotes For Seniors To Remember
May 16, 2023
Wahawk Sports Corner: Shuncere Wortham, Jahlil Manago and Joe Hudson
Wahawk Sports Corner: Shuncere Wortham, Jahlil Manago and Joe Hudson
March 1, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Charlotte Gettman and Nakia Ollivierre
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Charlotte Gettman and Nakia Ollivierre
February 15, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Brady Dean, Payton Kacher, and Sylvester Kotoe
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Brady Dean, Payton Kacher, and Sylvester Kotoe
February 6, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Lydia Parkhurst
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Lydia Parkhurst
January 23, 2024
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December 21, 2023

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Kaylynn Crawford

Kaylynn Crawford, Opinion and Arts & Entertainment Editor

(she/her) Kaylynn Crawford is a junior at West High and this is her first year on Wahawk Insider. Outside of Wahawk Insider, you can always find Kaylynn on the West High stages performing Theater Arts and Music. When Kaylynn isn’t on the stage, reading, or writing, she loves to be around her friends playing games and relaxing.

All content by Kaylynn Crawford
Graphic (by Kaylynn Crawford) depicting Andrew Cusmano performing his poem at the Poetry Out Loud State competition.

Through Verse and Voice

Kaylynn Crawford, Arts & Entertainment and Opinion Editor
April 17, 2024
Graphic created by Wahawk Insider Staff member, Kaylynn Crawford, showing an outline of a woman with the title What does it mean to be pretty.

What does it mean to be “Pretty”?

Kaylynn Crawford, Arts & Entertainment and Opinion Editor
March 6, 2024
An open letter for those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts. There is help out there for you. If you are experiencing a crisis, call 988, the suicide prevention hotline.

An open letter to those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
February 20, 2024
Graphic portraying the tweets sent out by various X accounts, Perry high school, and Perry shooter, Dylan Butler.

Let’s Talk About Perry

Ali Parkhurst and Kaylynn Crawford
January 30, 2024
An open letter from Insider staff member, Kaylynn Crawford, informing people struggling with their mental health that theyre not alone.

An open letter for those who are struggling.

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
January 29, 2024

Wahawk Cribs: Jackson McNally

Kaylynn Crawford and Tyler Hall
December 8, 2023
With a trend that has taken the internet by storm, have you considered what your Roman Empire is?

Roman Empire: Much More Than Just a Trend.

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
November 9, 2023
Cast members listening as Kaylynn Crawford and Delilah Schultz present their scene.

Theater Show Pushes Performance Dates Due to Casting Issues

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
November 1, 2023
Mr. Miller, a 5th year teacher a West.

Mr. Miller: Everywhere All the Time

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
October 31, 2023
A photo taken after Large Group All-State, 2022.

Your Next Favorite Extra-Curricular: Large Group Speech.

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
October 23, 2023
9 new West High teachers

New Faces, New Stories

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
October 5, 2023
Sophomore Lizzy Whitehead laughing as she prepares to march relays.

PHOTOS: Marching Band

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
September 11, 2023
Band members doing practices to improve marching skills.

[Photo] Starting off on the Left Foot

Mallory Mills, Reporter
September 19, 2023
Andrew Cusmano performing his monologue in West Highs 2023 Spring Play Dear Chuck.

Andrew Cusmano: Living in the Lights

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
September 6, 2023
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