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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

Ting Gao 19 ranks every book she has read in high school English in her four years at West.

Disasters and delights: the 5 best and worst required reading books

Ting Gao, Reporter May 15, 2019

“Tortilla Curtain." “Of Mice and Men." “Macbeth." If you recognize any of the titles above, you’ve been fulfilling your English requirements. At West, students will read over 20 novel-length works...

With this school year coming to a close, students may feel nervous about what the upcoming year will bring. A general tip for all grades would be to try new things and not procrastinate assignments.

Tips for the new school year

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor May 11, 2019

Each grade in high school presents new challenges and distinctions from the last. These changes can be a cause for stress in students who are unprepared to meet the new school year. Because of this, WSS...

Endgame is the grand conclusion to 21 subsequent MCU films

“Avengers: Endgame” is the perfect celebration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer May 9, 2019

I loved the first Avengers film. "Avengers Age of Ultron" was pretty good but not as great as its predecessor.  "Avengers Infinity War" blew me away, and became my favorite, that is, until "Avengers Endgame."...

Looking back

Looking back

Sophie Stephens and Sidney Kiersch May 9, 2019

As graduation nears, seniors are reflecting on their past four years at West. WSS shares favorite memories from the Class of 2019. Compiled by Sophie Stephens. Designed by Sidney Kiersch.

Whats in my backpack: freshman vs. senior

What’s in my backpack: freshman vs. senior

Sidney Kiersch, Online Graphic Designer May 7, 2019

Lord of the Flies written by William Golding tells the story of a group of young boys stranded on an island. The 1954 novel has earned itself a Noble Prize in Literature.

Four books to read this summer

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor May 6, 2019

Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. While many already have plans to curb the summer boredom, picking up a good book is a great use of extra time. Here are one West Side Story reporter’s...

West Side Story has compiled a periodic table of items found in the Lost and Found.

Periodic table of lost items

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor May 5, 2019

It is a Friday afternoon at West High, and the school is empty. The floors are bare, save for the dark gray sweatshirt resting on a desk, the pair of glasses on the windowsill and one lonely shoe in the...

In honor of the late Peter Mayhew.

Star Wars Day

Edward Keen, Arts Editor May 4, 2019

Every year on May 4, millions upon millions of fans of all ages and generations across the world take the time to celebrate the existence of the prevalent Star Wars universe. The series, which currently...

Director John Singleton dies, aged 51

Director John Singleton dies, aged 51

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor May 1, 2019

Prolific film director John Singleton was reported dead by his family on Monday, April 29. After suffering a stroke two weeks ago and drifting into a coma soon after, his family made the decision to take...

Shazam!

“Shazam!” is an effortlessly entertaining family film

Edward Keen, Arts Editor April 28, 2019

Nowadays, it seems like every major studio under the spotlight in the Hollywood scene is trying to create their own cinematic universe. This is natural, of course, considering how many franchises have...

The Englert marquee on the day of the event.

FilmScene unveils new “Strengthen Grow Evolve,” project

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor April 24, 2019

For the past year, the area across the street from the downtown rec center has been consumed by a grand construction project, the details of which have mainly existed as whispers about a new FilmScene...

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