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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

It's no mystery as to why 'Velma' crashed and burned; but that doesn't mean a crime against humanity wasn't committed.

Jinkies!

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor February 24, 2023

A crime has been committed. And for once, the mystery gang won't be able to solve it. That's because the perpetrators are none other than the meddling kids themselves! HBO Max's recent spinoff based on...

Jules Keranen '24 browses in the vintage room at The Second Act.

Guide to thrift shopping in Iowa City

Eleanor Weitz and Howaida Musa February 23, 2023

Thrift shopping is taking over the modern shopping world. Buying clothes second hand is beneficial in so many ways, but it can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Focusing on the Iowa City...

Deeksha Ragavan '25 and Emily Hagiwara '25 are at the cash register to help Minna Abdalla '26, Shanza Sami '25, and Aanya Reddy '26 with their purchases.

Q&A UNICEF winter bake sale

Mrudani Ramkumar, Print Managing Editor February 23, 2023

The week of January 23-27, UNICEF held a bake sale to raise money for kids in need. A student that was helping out with the bake sale was Sabrina Du ‘25 and this is a quick Q&A with her. Name/Pronouns? ...

The Symphonic Jazz Band performs their set directed by Rob Medd.

West High jazz bands attend Liberty Jazz Festival

Audrey Parrish, Copy Editor February 21, 2023

A relatively new addition to the Iowa jazz community, the Liberty Jazz Festival was held on Feb. 17, 2023. Established in 2017, the festival has since grown to accommodate its maximum attendance of 28...

West High orchestras perform in the Arganbright Auditorium on Feb. 18 in preparation for a trip to perform in Washington D.C.

West High Symphony Strings head to Washington D.C.

Maya Chu, Anna Song, and Camille Gretter February 20, 2023

Classes weren’t the only thing Thursday’s snow day interfered with. West High Orchestras’ concert, which was to feature the Concert, Philharmonic and Symphony Strings, was also canceled due to district...

Valentine’s Day ultimate friendship test

Tessa Gibson and Eleanor Weitz February 20, 2023

Throughout the halls of West High, there are numerous groups of friends who roam the halls. Having a best friend is one of the most special experiences in the world; knowing someone is there to support...

A thorny Valentine’s Day

A thorny Valentine’s Day

Paige Albright, Ashlyn Brady, and Eleanor Weitz February 16, 2023

Imagine this, your crush asks you out for ice cream. You guys sit down and start eating and all of the sudden… the date’s ruined when you accidentally flick ice cream across the table. Should you say...

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Top ten anime discussions: The recline of the shoujo genre

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor February 14, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/71hEESKvHeBffP8r7QL7Zt?si=QHmoCi0sSYGTt372qiuVfg Kiss kiss fall in love! Although shoujo anime is often mocked and portrayed as being childish, it has an undeniable...

Low Stats High Rolls episode 6: Pearl game part 3

Lee Corlette, Podcaster February 13, 2023

Our heroes, Jed, played by Ben Ciliberto '24,  Dr. Scrat and Grundark, played by Ian Wells '24, Jorkis and Nathanel, played by Derrick Pennel '24, battle to secure their spot in the next round of the...

Missed connections 2023

Missed connections 2023

Erinn Varga and Heidi Du January 30, 2023

 

The next generation of Kpop

The next generation of Kpop

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen January 24, 2023

Kpop, the expansive genre of music that’s swept the whole world, is still adapting and changing everyday. Often, fans of South Korea’s catchy songs, complicated choreography and stunning visuals...

Lunar new year in the Iowa City community

Lunar new year in the Iowa City community

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor January 22, 2023

The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is celebrated with the first lunar cycle of the new year (new moon to full moon cycle). Many spend the time leading up to the full moon cleaning and preparing for...

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