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West Side Story

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West Side Story

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...

God save our young blood: a Blue Madonna review

God save our young blood: a “Blue Madonna” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter February 2, 2018

Garrett Borns’ debut album “Dopamine” is the ultimate tribute to the sticky glam pop of ages past. The singer-songwriter, better known by his stage name BØRNS, knew what he was doing on that...

Replace the noodles with zoodles

Replace the noodles with zoodles

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2018

With only 7 ingredients and 20 minutes of your time, zoodles (zucchini noodles) are the perfect addition to any day. Their soft texture and neutral flavor make them especially scrumptious when adding...

The theatre is in Moscow, Russia.

Elegant ballet: A review

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor January 31, 2018

The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia showcased a revamped version of Romeo and Juliet that was broadcast around the world on Sunday, Jan. 21. The world-renowned ballet theatre introduced a brand new,...

The scars we carry: a Kiznaiver review

The scars we carry: a “Kiznaiver” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter January 30, 2018

Making friends is hard. Call that the greatest understatement of all time, but if you think about it, difficulty in that field does exist. Even now as a high school senior, I still feel like I’m...

Staff Spotify playlist: January 2018

Staff Spotify playlist: January 2018

Olivia Dachtler and Kristina Rosebrook January 29, 2018

This playlist is a mix of West Side Story’s favorite pop, ballad, electronic and Latino songs this month. Some of the songs are new hits, while others are missed gems on popular albums. Our highlights:...

How to: shoot better iPhone photos

How to: shoot better iPhone photos

Ting Gao, Reporter January 28, 2018

A picture is worth a thousand words. This cliche has been heard so many times, but even worn-out cliches are occasionally right. Photos are indeed the easiest way for the majority of people to capture...

Photo used with permission from Creative Commons.

She loves control: a “Camila” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter January 27, 2018

When Camila Cabello announced her departure from girl group Fifth Harmony at the end of 2016, I wasn’t surprised. She had been the standout, although it wasn’t for the right reasons. Her vocals...

Natalie Dunlap 20 and Jessica Doyle 19 spill the tea on the news from this past week.

West Side Radio: Spilling the tea

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap January 26, 2018

Subscribe to West Side Radio on iTunes and never miss an episode. To learn more about a specific topic from this week's episode, click the links below.  Registration Government shutdown  ...

The finished cookies need to cool for five minutes after being baked.

Peanut butter cookies to satisfy a sweet tooth

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2018

Cut out all your health worries and enjoy this shameless, easy-to-make snack. These 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies take only 20 minutes to make, and are free from gluten, cane sugar, soy and dairy.  

Three Billboards boasts poor writing and characterization

“Three Billboards” boasts poor writing and characterization

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor January 22, 2018

The power of anger in the movies is well known to any film-lover. Movies have become infamous as platforms to exorcise such feelings, to imprint them upon the screen and eventually the viewer. Some of...

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