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  • TUESDAY 4/8: girls tennis vs. Dubuque Hempstead, girls soccer vs. CR Jefferson, boys tennis @ Dubuque Hempstead, girls track & field @ Williamsburg, boys track & field @ Western Dubuque
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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

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...

Best places to get drinks

Best places to get drinks

Natalie Katz, Print Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2018

From spending quality time with friends to catching up on some much needed rest and relaxation, there’s truly no better experience than enjoying a good drink. For those of you tired of going to the same...

A collage of some of the female directors FilmScene will featuring the work of in March. Photo courtesy of FilmScene.

FilmScene’s Women’s March highlights work by female directors

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor March 1, 2018

Today marks the beginning of the Women’s March programming at Iowa City’s own art house theater, FilmScene. Though the theater has a reputation for playing a diverse range of showings, this month all...

West Side Radio: The Kpop corner

West Side Radio: The Kpop corner

Haejoo Yoon and Eman Elsheikh February 26, 2018

Tune in to this episode of the West Side Radio to learn about rapidly expanding world of Korean Pop music.

Valentine's day horror stories

Valentine’s day horror stories

Jessica Moonjely, Print Profiles Editor and Managing Editor February 23, 2018

A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Standing in line to buy their movie tickets, the boy helplessly felt his pockets for his wallet as they neared the front of the line. He realized his wallet was not in his...

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