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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

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West Side Story

Fill in the blank stories became popular with Mad Libs, where people wrote in words pictured in the photo.

April Fool’s Day: create your own story

Reagan Hart, Reporter, Distribution Manager April 1, 2018
On April Fool’s Day it can be hard to come up with a good prank, so for fun, why not create your own story? All you need are some imaginative words and you have a great story. Simply fill out the boxes with the type of word suggested. For the best results, don’t read the story until after you fill out the blanks.

How to: make mochi ice cream balls

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor March 29, 2018

Traditionally eaten during Japanese New Year, mochi ice cream balls have a rich history and making them is an exemplary way to spend time with friends and family. This hands-on recipe serves as a great...

Meet me in the mystery: a "Castles" review

Meet me in the mystery: a “Castles” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter March 28, 2018

The moments when you randomly encounter an artist stick with you. I found Lissie’s debut album one afternoon on Amazon UK in 2011 and haven’t looked back since. Her warm voice and intricate lyrics...

5 Fitness Apps

5 Fitness Apps

Mary Vander Weg and Kristina Rosebrook March 26, 2018

These five apps are all free and range from workouts and water trackers to a meditation app that will help you destress at the end of the day. 8fit: 8fit allows you to join different fitness programs...

One shirt, four outfits

One shirt, four outfits

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter March 26, 2018

Spring is approaching which means the desire for new clothes that line up with the latest trends and the fluctuating weather. And since buying a whole new wardrobe every few months isn’t the most budget-friendly...

All I wanna do is save the world for you: a “Vol. 1” review

All I wanna do is save the world for you: a “Vol. 1” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter March 25, 2018

The amount of female producers I know can be counted off of one hand. This is a shame, especially because I listen to so many phenomenal female artists in music. However, those who are able to produce...

I'm 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. Patrick's Day, two WSS staffers made two different St. Patrick's 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...

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