West Side Story

Rebecca Wen ’14 fashion profile

Shirley • March 19, 2012

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...

Profile of Tina Bailey-Murray

WSSIntern • March 9, 2012

Interview with West High artist Tina by Tong Yu. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA8iNZwvRDw

Iowa City West choirs present: Mass No. 11 in D Minor “Nelson Mass”

Hannah • March 9, 2012

Each year all four of West High's choirs (Treble Choir, Women's Chorale, Bass Choir, and Concert Choir) present their Masterworks Concert. The concert, lasting about thirty minutes in length, consists...

A musician’s note: Alyssa Robbins ’12

Fatima • March 9, 2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crLij5a-cWQ&w=560&h=315] Some express themselves through writing and drawing, but Alyssa Robbins '12 expresses herself through music. A self-taught guitarist...

Dancer profile: Hannah Abram

WSSIntern • March 8, 2012

Hannah Abram '14 talks about her passion for dance at the start of Nolte Academy of Dance's competition season. By Fiona Armstrong-Pavlik httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luhxfwtWApw

Swingin’ special acts

Hannah • March 7, 2012

Sunday, March 4th was the finale of the amazing west high show choir season. In honor of it, at the Spring Swing Show students had the opportunity to show case their talent in a dessert show with special...

Defunct books… “Iowa City’s Newest Used Bookstore” settles into new space

Quentin Misiag • March 6, 2012

Defunct Books...Iowa City's Newest Used Bookstore 1650 Sycamore St Iowa City, IA 52240 (In Sycamore Mall) (319) 354-3534 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun., Noon to...

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert 2/21/12

Katie Mons • February 23, 2012

Darkness flooded the auditorium seats and the stage lights became brighter, shining upon West High's Symphonic Band. Director Rich Medd walked on stage accompanied by loud applause from the audience. The...

Interesting places near Iowa City

WSSIntern • February 21, 2012

West Side Story intern, senior Jessica Duling, put together this photo story after visiting Kalona Cheese Factory, the Maharishi Vedic City and the Wilton Candy Kitchen. Each place is a unique little gem...

Permanent stories

Grant • January 31, 2012

Discover the stories of various West High students who their life stories written in ink. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9AhELwVZD4&context=C389c949ADOEgsToPDskIiB7yq4r2Jtaimb6vNAsXZ

The artistic process – Soundslide

Shamis • January 27, 2012

This soundslide covers the artistic process of students Eimile Collins '12 and Liz Scranton '12 while they put together self portraits for their exploratory drawing class in the West High art department. This...