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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Athena Wu shares her thoughts on Math Olympiads

The failure theorem

Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor
April 19, 2024
The American Invitational Mathematical Exam is administered by the Mathematical Association of America.

West Math Club members move closer to Olympiad

Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor
February 29, 2024
Edward Li 26 check in on the first day of the Mathematical Olympiad Program at Carnegie Mellon University.

To Infinities and Beyond

Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor
October 9, 2023
James Kirpes stands by a poster of Albert Einstein. His favorite quote by Einstein is, “Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.”

Kirpes with a mathematical purpose: Q and A with Math Club Coach James Kirpes

April 26, 2023
West is home to staff members with all sorts of backgrounds and experiences.

Behind the scenes

Maya Chu and Ginger McCartney
January 20, 2023
The West High Math Team poses with their plaque.

West High math club sweeps UW-Platteville Mathematics Meet

Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022
Chess is an activity that can breach linguistic and cultural barriers.

Across the board

Heidi Du and Marie Stier
November 18, 2022
Math teacher Hanan Rahmatallah is able to connect with ELL students in a unique manner because she too has experienced the triumphs and tribulations associated with learning a new language.

Rahmatallah’s road

Fareeha Ahmad, Profiles Editor and Yearbook Copy Editor
February 28, 2021
Some ICCSD teachers have adjusted their expectations as a result of the pandemic.

Teachers in 2020: Strict versus laid back

Luke Krchak, Reporter
January 4, 2021
Math teacher James Kirpes passes out information about an upcoming competition to math club members.

The theorem for winning

Luke Krchak, Reporter
December 5, 2019
The wonder twins

The wonder twins

Lily Meng, Online Co-Copy Editor
April 18, 2019
Michael Han 20 is selected to represent West and compete in the Who Wants to Be a Mathematician Championship?. The competition is set to take place in Maryland on January 19.

West student takes on international math competition

Marta Leira, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2019
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