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  • MONDAY 4/7: boys tennis @ CR Washington, boys soccer @ Prairie
  • TUESDAY 4/8: girls tennis vs. Dubuque Hempstead, girls soccer vs. CR Jefferson, boys tennis @ Dubuque Hempstead, girls track & field @ Williamsburg, boys track & field @ Western Dubuque
  • WEDNESDAY 4/9: theater teasers during periods 3 & 6, girls golf @ City
  • THURSDAY 4/10: 'Sound of Music' performance @ 7:00, boys tennis vs. Wahlert Catholic, boys soccer vs. Liberty, girls tennis @ Wahlert Catholic, boys track & field @ Clear Creek Amana
  • FRIDAY 4/11: 'Sound of Music' performance @ 7:00, girls track & field @ Clear Creek Amana, girls soccer @ Urbandale
  • SATURDAY 4/12: 'Sound of Music' performances @ 1:00 & 7:00, boys/girls track & field @ home, boys tennis doubleheader @ home, girls tennis double header @ Xavier & CR Jefferson
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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

Strawberry Macarons in 2 minutes

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor March 17, 2019

A range of pastel purple, pink and yellow macarons sit on a pretty white platter inside their glass case. My mouth can't help but water as I look at them. Two dollars somehow make their way out of my wallet...

Displayed are three St. Patrick's day recipes West Side Story made to celebrate the holiday.

3 simply delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipes

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor March 17, 2019

While St. Patrick’s Day may not be as widely celebrated as Thanksgiving, Christmas or Valentine’s Day, there is always an opportunity to glean new recipes. Below, WSS has concocted a few different...

"The Waning Age" art by Rain Richards. The novel is about a world where emotion is only catered to the rich.

Book review: “The Waning Age” is a lackluster novel about emotion

Edward Keen, Arts Editor March 17, 2019

Emotions. It goes without saying that our emotions, our inner feelings and our sensations, are a main proprietor in making us who we are. We use them during every moment of our life, whether they be...

Several book recommendations to fill the time offered by the quarantine due to COVID-19.

Five books to read over spring break

Edward Keen, Arts Editor March 15, 2019

Spring break is on the horizon, and soon students will be dismissed from their mountains of schoolwork and exams to take a week off and relax. While many may prefer to use this time to gain some extra...

Mr.  Cooper sits in to finish song lyrics for WSS.

Teachers complete the lyrics to love songs

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor March 13, 2019

We Found Love By: Rihanna  Yellow diamonds in the light And we're standing side by side As your shadow crosses mine: “I think you smell like butter.” ~ John Cooper         The...

Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) stands tall against the growing Skrull threat.

“Captain Marvel” impresses and disappoints as a superhero film

Edward Keen, Arts Editor March 12, 2019

If there are a few things that viewers have readily come to expect from every new Marvel Studios film that makes its way into theaters, they are consistent entertainment value, boundless mesmerizing thrills...

10 things you could have done with all of your inclement weather days

10 things you could have done with all of your inclement weather days

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor March 8, 2019

Since November the Iowa City Community School district has lost nine days and multiple hours of class time due to heavy snowfall and cold weather this school year. While staying on top of homework is important,...

Indie rocker Jeff Tweedy performs at Englert

Indie rocker Jeff Tweedy performs at Englert

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor March 7, 2019

Last Wednesday, Indie rock legend Jeff Tweedy performed at the Englert, embarking on the first stop of his 2019 tour in support of his new solo album, “WARM,” as well as his memoir, “Let’s Go (So...

Defined by style

Defined by style

Lily Meng, Online Co-Copy Editor March 6, 2019

Paras Bassuk ’21 Clean and simple. That’s the look that Paras Bassuk ’21 is known for. “I try to keep [my style] relatively simple and kind of muted, nothing insane, but also I keep an...

How to make: strawberry oat muffins

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor March 3, 2019

We all enjoy a yummy baked treat once in awhile, but if you're looking for a somewhat healthier snack to eat, these strawberry muffins are perfect for you. We used the recipe from Cookie and Kate. Ingredients: ...

Missed Connections 2019

Missed Connections 2019

Lucy Polyak, Columns Editor March 1, 2019

"To the girl who looks like George Washington that sits next to me in world history, you’re gorgeous." "Dear boy with gorgeous blue eyes in the English hallway who almost made me get a concussion,...

What is love?

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor February 26, 2019

From believing love is "basically a chemical reaction in the brain" to "caring and friendship or anything you like", we all have different definitions of love. Even if you don't have a valentine this year,...

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