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  • Boys soccer tournament- March 29th-30th @West
  • Women of Troy relays- March 26th home@4:30
  • Chamber ensemble concert- March 28th- Band room@7:00
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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West Side Story

What does a modern Snow White in the 21st century look like exactly?

The snow-white apple of our eyes

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor September 7, 2023

It came as a surprise to no one when Disney announced the current production of a live-action remake of the 1937 animated classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” to be released in March of 2024....

Faculty Farewell: Nick Bushkofsky

Faculty Farewell: Nick Bushkofsky

Howaida Musa, Podcaster June 8, 2023

Earlier this month, Nick Bushkofsky announced this year to be his final year of being a teacher. He has been a science teacher at West High for three years but decided it was time for a change in his course...

A farewell to retiring staff

Jack Furlong June 6, 2023

As the school year comes to a close, students and faculty say goodbye to some of the retiring staff members, many of which have been at West for multiple decades.

The Weekday Social: Six Things We Wish We Knew Before High School

The Weekday Social: Six Things We Wish We Knew Before High School

Howaida Musa, Podcaster June 6, 2023

It's the last day of school for seniors at West High School and it's time for some reflection. As seniors, it's very difficult leaving high school without regrets of your last 4 years. In a very special...

Laws around book banning encourage taking caution when choosing a book

Legality of literature

Ashlyn Brady, Features Editor June 3, 2023

Judy Blume. Maya Angelou. S.E. Hinton. These authors have not only shaped generations of readers but they have something else in common. Their influential work has been challenged and banned in the United...

Sounds like summer

Sounds like summer

Erinn Varga, Print Design and Opinion Editor June 3, 2023

Behind the glorified facade of the picture-perfect life, South Korean celebrity culture pumps out idols like dolls in a factory.

Culture clash

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor June 2, 2023

*Trigger warning: The following content contains mentions of suicide* Fame and fortune. The hypothetical dream no one ever really wants to touch. We all daydream about it— the idea of becoming an...

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Mental health in media

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor June 2, 2023

It’s no secret that what people see on screen in tv shows, movies and video games heavily influences their behavior as they attempt to emulate what's shown to them. Massive shows like “13 Reasons Why”...

Red Fish Hue Fish

Red Fish Hue Fish

Jessie Li and Marie Stier June 2, 2023

What color is the sky? The grass? A stop sign? Colors that are typically vivid may not always appear as such to those who are colorblind. People with colorblindness often can’t distinguish between certain...

Summer is almost here! How are West High students spending their summers?

Summer Bucket List 2023

Tessa Gibson and Elena Garcia Van Auken June 2, 2023

Summer is a time to unwind and let go of the stress that comes from school. The question is, how will people spend their time this summer? Biking, swimming, working, traveling and more! The possibilities...

Adidas Samba photographed by Defne Bayman

Ranking 2023 fashion trends

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor June 2, 2023

Trend cycles are always coming in and out of style and with social media effectively speeding up how fast trends are recycled, it’s a huge year for the fashion industry.  Covid is partially to blame...

A wheel displays the 12 different zodiac signs.

Horoscopes

Zaira Ahmad and Esther Park June 1, 2023

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