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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

Rogue One is the perfect 'Star Wars' prequel

Rogue One is the perfect ‘Star Wars’ prequel

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor January 9, 2017

There is a great feeling, a surge of positive energy that comes with exiting the theater after seeing a good entry in the Star Wars canon. I am a very, very happy nerd on such an occasion; my mouth...

Which New Year's resolution are you?

Which New Year’s resolution are you?

Jiung Jung, Copy Editor January 1, 2017

 

Students celebrate New Year's with various traditions

Students celebrate New Year’s with various traditions

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor December 31, 2016

10...9...8…7...6...5...4...3...2...1 Those are the numbers thought to be synonymous with New Year’s (Rockin’) Eve. Along with a 12 foot wide sparkly crystal sphere, a handful of celebrities and...

Students give opinions on cuffing season

Students give opinions on cuffing season

Asha Irani, Videographer December 28, 2016

The halls of West High are constantly filling with new pop-culture slang. “Roasting,” “kms,” “I’m dead!” and many other terms are becoming integrated into students’ everyday vocabulary....

What to watch to prep for the Golden Globes

What to watch to prep for the Golden Globes

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor December 21, 2016

It’s that time of year again: the Golden Globes nominations have been announced. The Globes are typically the first round or “bracket” of the awards season, leading up to the more esteemed Academy...

"You just gotta go all out, you know what I mean?" Ryo Ohashi '17

Photo Gallery: Show choir performs Winter Swing Show

Sarah Longmire, Photo Editor December 12, 2016

 West Show Choirs performed their shows at Hancher Auditorium this Saturday. Look at the album below to see photos from the event and get an inside view on how the performers feel about this years...

Sasha Tyler '18 does her makeup before the show.

Fashion Friday: Wizard of Oz

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter December 9, 2016

WSS: How long does it take to make each costume for a show? Theatre West Costume Crew: It depends on the costume. We have two other moms that help us. It also depends on how complex it is to make...

Movie review: Moana

Movie review: Moana

Maggie Terry, Reporter December 3, 2016
Moana is a fresh take on the traditional Disney "Princess" movie worth your time.
Skipper playing Toto on the set of West High's Wizard of Oz.

Skipping into the spotlight

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor December 2, 2016

West’s Wizard of Oz is finally ready for the stage, after the cast utilized a combination of allergy medications and anxiety pills to ameliorate Skipper’s stage fright. Skipper, the pet of Emily...

Leela Mahajan '20 (left) and Olivia Barker '20 (right) have been close friends for the past seven years.

Fashion and friendship Friday: Leela Mahajan & Olivia Barker

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor December 2, 2016

Student mixtape: Sierra Frost '18

Student mixtape: Sierra Frost ’18

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor November 30, 2016

While her favorite artists and songs change from time to time, Sierra Frost ‘18’s love of R&B has remained constant. The combination of meaningful lyrics and jazzy background beats struck a chord...

Building a PC?

Building a PC?

Ethan Goers, Broadcast Anchor, Sports Producer November 29, 2016

    Devin Nolte '18 -  WSS: Why did you build a computer? Nolte: I built a computer to have more fun with games, and because I was told it was a very fun thing to do. I talked...

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