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Arts and entertainment for your Spring Break

Stuck in Iowa City for all of Spring Break? Lucky for you, the WSS has plenty of ideas to keep you busy for all nine days. Apoorva Raikwar ’14 demonstrates how to make a sequin collar in a few simple steps: Continuing with the fashion theme, Emily Hollingworth ’15 shows off her braided headband in another how-to [...]

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Plato’s Closet review

By Grace Young A review of Plato’s Closet, a recently-opened consignment store in Iowa City.

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The true meaning of Goodwill

By: Apoorva Raikwar Goodwill is the place to buy clothes, furniture and other odds and ends at low prices, but it also provides jobs for people with disabilities in the community.

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How to make a braided headband

By Jaycie Weathers A step-by-step guide to make a braided headband with Emily Hollingworth ’15.

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Fashion profile: Meredith Cullen ’14

Interview and photos by Katie Mons   How would you describe your style? My style is definitely girly, but I like to mix edgy and sophisticated/glamorous pieces in as well.   Where do you get your inspiration from? I get my inspiration from fashion magazines, celebrities and, of course, major designers.   Do you have [...]

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Fashion profile: Jaycie Weathers ’15

By Fiona Armstrong-Pavlik Jaycie Weathers ’15 knows how to make her self-described “pretty practical” style into something special.  Drawing inspiration from the seasons, accent colors and patterns give her wardrobe a fresh feel. “I don’t really have anyone that I try to emulate, but I really like Emma Watson’s style,” Weathers said. Reading magazines such as [...]

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Humans of Iowa City

Photos by Hannah Muellerleile Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s project, Humans of New York, the West Side Story has begun to seek and capture on film the people that make Iowa City, well, Iowa City.              

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DIY with Apoorva Raikwar ’14

Video by Hannah Muellerleile Apoorva Raikwar ’14 displays her fashion sense and her DIY skills by showing the West Side Story how to make an adorable DIY sequined collar for less than 10 dollars in less than five minutes.

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Fashion profile: Apoorva Raikwar ’14

When you see Apoorva Raikwar ’14 walking down the halls, there’s a good chance she either made or altered what she’s wearing. In fact, the white maxi skirt Raikwar is wearing in these photos is one of her most recent creations. Raikwar’s style is simple yet chic and she has an eye for color, wearing [...]

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Fashion profile: Jonah Pouleson ’13

Details, details. Jonah Pouleson ’13 knows about details. From his flat knit tie to his shined black loafers, Pouleson aims to leave an impression on everyone who sees him. Interview by Amiela Canin Photos by Shirley Wang   Where do you find inspiration? I just kind of figure it out day by day. And also [...]

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Rebecca Wen ’14 Fashion Profile

From L.A. to I.A., Rebecca Wen’14 is spreading her style. Catch a sneak peek at Wen’s ‘military chic’ look. Photos taken by Abbie Skemp   How would you describe your style? I don’t think I have a particular style but some people say I’m a bit ‘military chic’. Where do you get your inspiration from? [...]

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Holiday Sweaters 2011

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Halloween at West High!

There were some great costumes at West High this year. Take a look at some of the favorites!  

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Hannah Muellerleile ’14 Lookbook

Poised, per usual.

[nggallery id=46] Various poised looks from Hannah Muellerleile. Photographs by Zora Hurst.

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Fashion Downtown

Looking for some unique pieces to spice up your spring wardrobe? Downtown Iowa City is the place to go! Here is a quick overview of some of my favorite stores downtown: Artifacts: 331 E. Market St. If you’re in the mood to dig for a fantastic deal, go to Artifacts. You can find really affordable, [...]

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Pretty at Prom

Sparkles, glitter, shiny satin, excessive tulle, cheap rhinestones, ruching and cutouts.  These are among some of the worst details that we saw girls sporting on their dresses Saturday night.  Shiny satin and ruching are not flattering on anyone.  Period.  Tulle may make you feel like the belle of a ball, but everyone just ends up [...]

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Latin Dancers Invade West High

By Velarchana Santhana and Tyler Voss Two Latin dancers came to West High to show the Spanish 4 students many [...]

West High Investigates: Anonymous Twitter Accounts

Dr. Arganbright went on the PA system and told the students of West High that a derogatory anonymous twitter account [...]

The great debaters

West High Debater Kai Trepka and his partner Richie Zhang won the Great Midwestern Debate Tournament, April 5-7th, 2013. The [...]

Staff Profile: Elwyn Pearson

The West Side Story decided to profile Elwyn Pearson, a paraeducator at West High.

Birthday Twins: Payton Myers ’13 and Chandler Myers ’15

by Ashton Duncan and Kaitlyn McCurdy Payton Myers ’13 and Chandler Myers ’15 are siblings born on the same day [...]

Abby Walling to compete at Intel’s International Science and Technology Fair this May

While many students are preparing for the end of school with excitement, Abby Walling, ’15, is preparing for the Intel [...]