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Jessica Doyle 19 and Natalie Dunlap 20 discuss the history of Valentines day.

West Side Radio: Happy Gal-entine’s Day

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap February 14, 2018

Check out what our twitter followers want most this valentines day here. Subscribe to West Side Radio on iTunes and never miss an episode. To learn more about a specific topic from this week’s...

Fending off winter blues

Fending off winter blues

Reagan Hart, Reporter, Distribution Manager February 14, 2018
As the winter continues on for more weeks, it can sometimes be hard to stay positive. Here are some tips to help.
I think I lost myself: a Ruins review

I think I lost myself: a “Ruins” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter February 13, 2018

Heartbreak permeates a lot of the art we consume today. Perhaps that’s because it pops up so often. It seems like every day there’s another headline announcing a divorced power couple, or another...

Valentines Day, the love dedicated holiday, is right around the corner. Ways to celebrate it may vary from person to person.

All about love

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor February 13, 2018

Ah, Valentine’s Day! The time has finally come where it’s justifiable to down a couple bags of chocolate and binge on sugary treats ‘til our stomachs ache. But for some, Valentine’s Day evokes...

For many, a typical New Years resolution may include exercising regularly to get fit.

How to: keep New Year’s resolutions

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor February 11, 2018

Look back: The first step to following through with your resolution is ensuring it’s something you genuinely want to do. Look back at why you set your resolution in the first place and ask yourself...

2018 fashion predictions

2018 fashion predictions

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor February 10, 2018

These fashion predictions were based off of the 2017 fall and winter fashion weeks. Whether shopping for one item or a whole new closet, keep these looks in mind to keep your style fresh and on trend. Bright...

The Coen Brothers graphed

The Coen Brothers graphed

Harry Westergaard and Catherine Ju February 10, 2018

  For more smart analysis of the Coen Brothers, check out the links below: The Coen Brothers keep making the same film twice— and it's brilliant The Atlantic: 30 Years of Coens NY...

Three important faces of black history.

Happy Black History Month

Ting Gao, Reporter February 9, 2018

Every February, the nation observes Black History Month. Speeches are made, events are arranged and Google doodles are crafted to honor the stories and experiences of African-Americans in this country....

Using fresh cauliflower is much better than pre cut, because of its freshness. A food processor makes using this ingredient very doable.

Cauliflower fried rice to sooth your carb cravings

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2018

Cauliflower: it’s the vegetable that is always left on the veggie tray, untouched. But this cauliflower fried rice changes that norm completely. Full of flavor and color, this recipe is a great option...

Raiding Platos

Raiding Plato’s

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor February 6, 2018

For many teenagers, money tends to be hard to come by, especially if you don’t have a part time job. Buying the perfect outfit while spending the least money possible can be difficult, to say the least....

Procrastination can greatly increase though watching Netflix while working on homework.

How to: not procrastinate

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor February 4, 2018

Procrastination is something that plagues people all their lives, so recognizing and changing the habit now could not only save you from pulling a couple of all-nighters in college, but also completing...

Wallace poses between lit up trees in downtown Iowa City.

Fashion Friday: Sumner Wallace

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor February 2, 2018

West Side Story (WSS): What designers/brands are your favorite? Sumner: 100% Urban Outfitters because their vibe works well with my vibe. WSS: How unique is your fashion? Sumner: There are...

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