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Im with you all the way: an Andi Mack review

I’m with you all the way: an “Andi Mack” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter March 19, 2018

You should all know by now that I’m obsessed with “Andi Mack.” Not only do I talk about it constantly and anticipate every episode with bated breath, I also vomited 13 hundred words about it when...

To celebrate St. Patricks Day, two WSS staffers made two different St. Patricks Day treats: pretzel shamrocks and leprechaun hats.

St. Patrick’s day treats

Sophie Stephens and Maddi Shinall March 14, 2018

Iowa City may not have a river to dye green for St. Patrick’s day, but you can celebrate in other ways. These easy recipes are a way to get in the spirit for the holiday and enjoy some sugary treats. Leprechaun...

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West Side Story recommends: books

Emma Brustkern, Print Entertainment Editor March 13, 2018

Online Copy Editor and Reporter Luke Reynolds recommends “I’ll Give You the Sun” by Jandy Nelson. Summary: Twins Jude and Noah were once inseparable. Noah had his art, and Jude had her life. Now...

Still of Orson Welles from his film Touch of Evil. ~Universal Pictures

Five classics to view over spring break

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor March 12, 2018

One of my favorite pastimes as a film buff is to look at what films have anniversaries coming up, and rewatch them accordingly to see what new things become apparent. Spring break is as good a time as...

Lay it all on me now: a Nation of Two review

Lay it all on me now: a “Nation of Two” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter March 11, 2018

If you remember Vance Joy's “Riptide,” I’m happy. I stumbled on the track about half a year before 102.9 started playing it, thanks to iTunes’ Single of the Week (rest in peace). I was really...

Seasonal crossword: Spring

Seasonal crossword: Spring

Teya Kerns and Ting Gao March 9, 2018

With spring break right around the corner, many West students are eager to get outside. In the spirit of the weather, spend time outdoors while working on West Side Story’s spring crossword puzzle. Link...

Would You Rather #3

Eman Elsheikh, Videographer March 8, 2018

The third installment of the "Would You Rather" saga. Join Mason Wang in the hallways of West High as he asks unsuspecting passersby crazy "Would You Rather" questions.

Vacation or staycation?

Vacation or staycation?

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter March 8, 2018

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The TV adaptation of Scream came out in 2015 and is a more modernized version of the classic Scream movies.

Top 5 must-watch horror films

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor March 6, 2018

With the recent success of “It” and “Get Out,” the horror genre has risen in popularity. As a result of other movies such as these, an increasing amount of people have begun to hop onto the horror...

The best tea in Iowa City

The best tea in Iowa City

Ken Wilbur and Sean Brown March 5, 2018

Downtown Iowa City is known as a hearth of southeast Iowa culture and education. All around town there is easy access to culture such as the arts and sciences, but most importantly, food. Tea is one such...

Sweet little unforgettable thing: an “Aurora” review

Sweet little unforgettable thing: an “Aurora” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter March 4, 2018

When “The X Factor” was airing in 2012, a 13-year-old singer named Beatrice “Bea” Miller sailed to ninth place out of so many hopefuls. Her powerful voice stood out from the pack and landed...

Overview of the 2018 Winter Olympics

Overview of the 2018 Winter Olympics

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor March 2, 2018

The Pyeongchang Olympics were a historic moment in history with the South and North Koreans marching together under a united flag. The US came in fourth, but many American athletes’ long hours of training...

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