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West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

Gretchen Gerke '26 races against competitors in the 500Y Freestyle during the girls swim conference meet Oct. 26.
Girls swim and dive places second at conference meet
Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2024
The two football teams line up and get ready for the quarterback to pass the ball.
Trojans dominate Pleasant Valley for a senior night victory
Minna Abdalla, Sports Editor • October 21, 2024
Kalli Titus '25 leads a pack of runners Oct. 17 at Seminole Valley Park.
Girls cross country competes in MVC Mississippi Divisional
Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor • October 18, 2024
West orchestra director Jon Welch turns to the audience after the performance.
West Orchestras host annual fall concert
Jessie Li and Mrudani Ramkumar November 1, 2024
Seven teens pose in costume during TeenToberfest. Art by Bodie Williamson '22.
TeenTober at the Coralville Public Library
Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor • October 28, 2024
On Oct. 26, 88 West musicians auditioned for All-State.
West musicians find success at All-State auditions
Jessie Li and Anna Song October 28, 2024
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Keith Moody
Online Assistant Sports Editor and Yearbook Sports Co-Editor

Keith Moody is a senior and he is on the Trojan Epic and West Side Story web staff. He's excited to be a sports editor for both publications!

Seoul Series: the art of effort
Seoul Series: the art of effort
Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
ICCSD is working to implement a new phone policy.
Editorial: Disconnected
Carter Birch Houchins-Witt, Print Entertainment Editor
Nili Olalde '27 watches a TikTok video while looking for book recommendations.
Booktok: A deep dive
Josie Nabhan-Warren, Photographer
A&E
A retro movie projector projecting a spooky scene
Horror through the decades
Jordan Smith, Reporter
The options are endless: elevate your fall experience with these selected and reviewed activities.
Activities for your autumn agenda
Josie Nabhan-Warren and Nili Olalde
On Oct. 26, 88 West musicians auditioned for All-State.
West musicians find success at All-State auditions
Jessie Li and Anna Song
The Trojan Marching Band performs a dance during their closer, "Thriller."
Marching forward: one year later
Lea Abou Alaiwa and Anna Greenlee October 17, 2024
Trying fall specialties
Trying fall specialties
Maya Mueller and Anna Gibson October 3, 2024
A collage of photos featuring pairs of childhood best friends then and now.
Childhood friends: how well do they know each other?
Minna Abdalla and Jordan Smith September 26, 2024
Highlighting seniors from twirling, dance, cheer, the student section and drumline.
The last cheer: highlighting seniors beyond the football field
Haneen Eltyeb, Video Co-Editor • October 28, 2024
The duality of the diplomat: Keith W. Mines
The duality of the diplomat: Keith W. Mines
Loren Barjis, FOJ Intern • October 18, 2024
Business owner Raghd Kirja ‘28 with a set of nails custom-made she created.
West High entrepreneur starts business from bedroom table
Mingmei Lumetta, FOJ Intern • October 17, 2024
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