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On Nov. 8, the entire nation held its breath as all the precincts in the United States reported their votes for the 45th President of the United States. As the night progressed, it became increasingly evident that GOP candidate Donald Trump was to be the President-Elect. Now that the election cycle is over, Daniel Song ’19 shares his thoughts on one of the most controversial presidential elections in Ameri...

We now have a new president! What a long road it has been to get to the decision of Donald Trump as president. In light of this crazy election process, let’s go back to past elections. In 1968, West Side Story surveyed students about which candidate they preferred. It shows that majority of students voted for republican representatives rather than democrats. I wonder if this is influenced ...

Dear United States of America, We need to stop the hate. Do not hate on those who supported Trump and those who won the election. Do not post nasty comments about how you believe that Trump is corrupt or racist. If you supported Hillary, or the Democratic party in general, you are better than that. Donald Trump is our next president of the United States. That is a fact that will be our reality for th...

Students took to social media to express opinions about the results of the election.   [<a href="//storify.com/wsspaper/students-react-to-the-election-results" target="_blank">View the story "Students React to the Election Results" on Storify</a>]...

Mr. Trump, I would first like to congratulate you on your big win. Many people, including myself, did not think you could do it. Yet here you are. Everyday on my way to school I take the same route. It has the same stop lights, the same traffic, the same trees and streets and people. But this morning my ride to school did not feel like it usually does. The city in which I have lived in my en...

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“It’s so great to see a young minority woman here!” an older white woman said to me with exuberance at my second Trump rally. As I interviewed five-year-old girls hiding behind their parents’ legs and men with Confederate flags branded on their arms, I found myself surprised at my own position. How did I -- a mixed-race, 16-year-old girl from Iowa -- manage to find my way into my second...

Bernie Sanders made a stop in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 4 at College Green Park to campaign for Hillary Clinton. Using the unseasonably warm weather to his advantage, Sanders spoke in length about the importance of climate change. “We assemble together today, on this beautiful July day,” he said. “Oh wait, it’s November.” Knowing his audience in a town with over 30,000 college students, ...

The minimum voting age is eighteen, but the minimum age to have an opinion is none. As one of the most targeted groups during this year's election, Muslims have often found themselves in the center of attention.However, Muslim teens have made it their job to give their opinion on both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Khlood Saeed ’20 is a Muslim girl who wears her identity on the outside, an...

The Double Tree Hilton in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA was filled to the brim on Thursday, July 28 as over 5,000 people crowded the room for a Donald J. Trump rally. A series of high-profile politicians kicked off the event, including Governor Terry Branstad. “Help is on the way,” he said at the end of his speech, inciting an incredible roar from the crowd. Among the crowd were quite a few...

The West Side Story spoke to Katelynn Hillberry ’20 about her ideas on the presidential race. WSS: Is Hillary a trustworthy candidate? KH: Yes, she’s held other offices. Everyone makes mistakes, but she still is [trustworthy]. WSS: Is Trump a trustworthy candidate? KH:  No, he changes his mind on everything. He says one thing, then he says something else. WSS: Who would you ...

West High alumni Zach and Zebby Wahls are no strangers to the media spotlight. Zach first appeared in the media when he spoke in front of the Iowa House Judiciary Committee against the proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Iowa. A video of this speech went viral on YouTube, and has now amassed almost 20 million views. In 2012, just a year after his speech, he wrote a book about his experience growing up with two moms. Zach continues to remain pol...

As Hillary Clinton made her entrance into Old Brick Church in Iowa City on Dec. 16, hundreds of supporters and critics alike rose to applaud her. After Cassidy Shubatt, a University of Iowa freshman, introduced Clinton, she began to speak in front of the crowd of approximately 400 people. During her speech, Clinton outlined key policies and her stances on issues such as the current tax system, the...