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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

Fashion Friday: Sandrah Ochola ’19

Up until seventh grade, Sandrah Ochola ’19 had not taken much of an interest in fashion. “I remember when I was in sixth [or] seventh grade, I did that whole Aeropostale thing [where I would] wear...

None of these seniors could get 100% on this map quiz

Asha Irani and Sadie Rhomberg April 6, 2017
"So are you just going to take the L on Hawaii?"
P.O.S. Bailey Nock 18

P.O.S. Bailey Nock ’18

Gabby Skopec and Kristina Rosebrook April 1, 2017

Here, Nock shares a few things that are wrong with the car. 1. My left turn signal is broken, so I have to stick my hand out the window to let people know that I’m turning. 2. The sunglasses...

Denim shirt: Old Navy; skirt Urban Outfitters; shoes: Adidas; choker: Forever21; skirt: unknown

Fashion Friday: Kennedy Posey ’17

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor March 31, 2017

WSS: When did you start being interested in fashion? Kennedy Posey ‘17: Ever since I was really little, I have always been interested in fashion. I actually wanted to be a fashion designer when I...

Mysteries of West High Ep. 1: The fourth floor

Mysteries of West High Ep. 1: The fourth floor

Maggie Terry, Reporter March 28, 2017

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, the Mysteries of West High, where we investigate the strange and unknown of this high school. For the inaugural episode, we uncovered the story behind the...

Natalie Roetlin 18 and Evan Flitz 18 pose together at the Voxman Music Building in their casual outfit.

Fashion Friday: Natalie Roetlin and Evan Flitz

George Liu, Videographer, Anchor March 24, 2017

  Athletes Natalie Roetlin ’18 and Evan Flitz ’18 let their passion for sports define who they are and what they wear. The athletic look of their outfits make them feel comfortable and...

Choose your own adventure Ch. 1: The house

Choose your own adventure Ch. 1: The house

Mason Wang and Ian Prescott March 24, 2017

You wake up. The time is 2:00 A.M. You are in your bed, staring at your bedroom ceiling. You are in your bed. The house is silent. There is no noise coming from outside. This peace is suffocating....

Fashion Friday: Elizabeth Burns

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter March 17, 2017

  WSS: How would you describe your style? EB: I wear such random things. I don’t stick to one style. It’s a bunch of stuff. Some days I like to dress very girly and sometimes I like to...

For this weeks Fashion Friday, West Side Story features Ahjiahna Walker-Garcia 20.

Fashion Friday: Ahjiahna Walker-Gracia ’20

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor March 11, 2017

“Logan” exceeds genre tropes with gritty character study

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor March 10, 2017

I have enjoyed the superhero genre, ever since my younger years, playing with action figures and watching the cartoons each morning. As I’ve grown older, I’ve continued to be fascinated by the...

The storefront of Tip Top Cakes on newly renovated 5th St.

Review: Tip Top Cakes

Gabby Skopec, Sports Editor March 9, 2017

Atmosphere Tip Top Cakes is one of the first businesses to occupy the newly renovated 5th St. in Coralville. From the outside, a customer can see into the shop as its windows stretching from one end...

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