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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

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Cultural cuisine

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor December 25, 2018

West's varsity show choir, Good Time Company, sits on the risers during their jukebox-themed show.

Show choirs swing into season with annual show

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor December 24, 2018

With less than a month left until the competition season, West's show choirs Showtime and Good Time Company (GTC) hit the stage singing and dancing for all to hear. On Saturday, Dec. 22, the groups,...

Nate Frese works on grading papers during his second hour open on Friday, Dec. 14.

A day in the life of Nate Frese

Lily Meng, Online Co-Copy Editor December 21, 2018

You may have seen him sitting in the back of your American Studies class taking notes, in the gym with the boy's varsity basketball team or in Room 128 passionately talking about Shakespeare. This is English...

"Skyward" UK cover. In this article Edward Keen '20 lists several books to try out during the upcoming vacation.

Book review: “Skyward” blasts off with joyous and potent sci-fi fare

Edward Keen, Arts Editor December 19, 2018

It is always a pleasure whenever an author, a filmmaker or any creator of sorts takes a stab at something a far reach out of their comfort zone. It's fair to say that their endeavor into territory yet...

Alternative winter activities

Alternative winter activities

Ting Gao, Reporter December 19, 2018

When you think of winter, you think of the holidays. Bright strings of lights decorating the trees, red Santa hats trimmed with white and “Jingle Bell Rock” playing repetitively at the mall are associated...

Jada '22 and Olivia Dachtler '19 talk about their experience running a business together as sisters.

From a passion to a profession

Alex Carlon, Online Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2018

Some students take up sports. Others, an instrument or art classes. When it comes to Jada ’22 and Olivia Dachtler ’19, however, their free hours are devoted to something more entrepreneurial: opening...

David Scheff (Steve Carell) carries his teenage son Nic (Timothee Chalamet) home after an overdose.

“Beautiful Boy” delivers predictable Oscar bait

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor December 7, 2018

With awards season on the horizon, it’s time for the serious, Oscar bait dramas to start cropping up in cinemas. “Beautiful Boy” is an example of such a film and combines two distinct genres that...

Johnny Depp gives a piercing stare as 'Gellert Grindelwald.'

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” casts a spell despite a jumbled plot

Edward Keen, Arts Editor November 28, 2018

When your movie franchise has raked in billions of cumulative dollars in worldwide box office numbers, amassed a massive domain consisting of millions of stalwart fans and has made a hard-hitting impact...

Shreya Khullar '22 holds her dupatta, an Indian accessory, in place while posing in a lehenga, a traditional Indian dress.

A cultural community

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor November 20, 2018

A little girl stands in front of the mirror, grabs the hem of her ruffled skirt and twirls the bright fabric with flower patterns around her body. Across the Atlantic Ocean, another child ties her hair...

Evan Zukin '22 practices his lines for Miracle on 34th Street.

Setting the stage for new faces

Annabel Hendrickson, Copy Editor November 19, 2018

From memorizing lines to managing different sections of tech to coordinating and directing rehearsals, it takes a miracle to get a play done. West High’s play this fall is George Seaton’s Miracle on...

Citizen Rain (and Harry): The Post-Halloween Pilot

Citizen Rain (and Harry): The Post-Halloween Pilot

Rain Richards and Harry Westergaard November 17, 2018

Rain and Harry talk movies! This episode's topics include horror movies, reboots, Stephen King and more. The xenomorph in the original Alien-- frightening or feeble? Tune in to hear two WSS staffers' thoughts...

What dog breed are you based on your favorite Thanksgiving dishes?

What dog breed are you based on your favorite Thanksgiving dishes?

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor November 16, 2018

Every dog breed has a different temperament and your personality might just match up with one of the three pooches in this quiz. Answer 5 questions about your favorite Thanksgiving dishes to find out....

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