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Nasim Abu-Dagga '17 poses by a flyer pole in an alley Downtown Iowa City.

Fashion Friday: Nasim Abu-Dagga ’17

George Liu, Videographer, Anchor April 21, 2017

While it may seem as though Nasim Abu-Dagga ’17 has always had an engaging style, he only had started making an effort to be fashionable halfway through high school. “[I got into fashion during]...

Student Mixtape: Rachel Olson '19

Student Mixtape: Rachel Olson ’19

Michael Moonjely, Print Managing Editor April 18, 2017

Although sophomore Rachel Olson is best known for her abilities on the soccer field, we caught up with her before the Kennedy game to learn her top five locker room tunes. 1. “Who Let the Dogs...

The generation gap

The generation gap

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor April 18, 2017

The Center for Generational Kinetics defines a generation as "a group of people born around the same time and raised around the same place" who "exhibit similar characteristics, preferences, and values...

Fashion Friday: Damarius Levi '18

Fashion Friday: Damarius Levi ’18

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor April 14, 2017

You have 20 minutes to get food. (Or 2 days, $2,000 and plane tickets)

You have 20 minutes to get food. (Or 2 days, $2,000 and plane tickets)

Mason Wang and Katie Fuhmeister April 14, 2017

Lunches are short, and being late to class is bad. Don't waste any time trying to figure out how long it takes to drive to places. This is a map of the (semi) fast-food places you can get food at within...

WSS staff tries dyeing Easter eggs

Grace Christopher, Broadcast Managing Editor April 12, 2017

Beer Burger finds niche in North Liberty

Beer Burger finds niche in North Liberty

April 11, 2017

While the phrase “North Liberty restaurant scene” may have sounded like a joke five years ago, joints like Mirabitos and Sushiya have detracted customers away from downtown Iowa City and into the corridor....

Seniors thrive in Theatre West debut

Seniors thrive in Theatre West debut

Jiung Jung and Kara Wagenknecht April 11, 2017

At the beginning of senior year, Cole Davis ’17 and Ethan Upchurch ’17 had no experience with a Theatre West production, let alone a complex musical such as Les Misérables. However, after they both...

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...

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