With the sudden closure of schools in March due to COVID-19, students were given a longer summer vacation than expected. For me, not going places wasn’t abnormal, but it felt different when there was...

While everyone is trapped inside during the COVID-19 quarantine, it is rather difficult to see new movies. Newly released films either have been moved to a later date or released with limited crowds for...

In this episode of West Side Radio, WSS staffers Paige Albright '23 and Renee Gould '22 explain and debunk popular conspiracy theories ranging from the moon landing to the Manhattan Project and gay frogs....

From Vogue to downtown streets, fashion is everywhere. Changing styles have become a trend within the past year. For four West students, a new wardrobe fostered both self confidence and a new outlook on...

Author Jason Reynolds repeats many times throughout "Stamped" that “'Stamped' is not a history book.” Though the book tells history, it reads more like a story being told. Reynolds uses language that...

With COVID forcing people inside, more families have decided to get pets, specifically from animal shelters. As Lisa Bragg, program director for the Iowa City Animal Shelter, put it “I think it is because...

On August 4, “Fall Guys” exploded in popularity within the gaming community. Being released virtually on both Playstation 4 and Steam, I bought the Steam version of the game, albeit late, to see what...

Why would one of the most talented writers of all time refuse to make something enjoyable? Charlie Kaufman is one of the most acclaimed writers of all time, always coming up with new ways to approach the...

Orion Sun, also known as Tiffany Majette, released her album "Hold Space for Me" with record label Mom+Pop earlier this year. However, Majette has been making music for years, posting a multitude of singles...