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Jazz saxophonist Adam Larson visits West

Jazz saxophonist Adam Larson visits West

Nina Elkadi, Print Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2015

On Tuesday, twenty-five-year-old Adam Larson visited the South Band room to perform a brief concert. According to his website, adamlarsonjazz.com, Larson has "garnered numerous awards that distinguish...

90s fashion photo shoot: behind the scenes

’90s fashion photo shoot: behind the scenes

Layla Hannaford, Video Editor and Broadcast Manager October 2, 2015

For the October 2nd issue of the print edition, WSS staff went on a mission to get the perfect shots for the '90s themed photo shoot. Watch the behind the scenes video to follow them on their quest for...

The audition

The audition

Nina Elkadi, Print Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2015

The student produced play “The Audition” was performed in the little theatre this past Friday and Saturday. The one-act comedy showcased the audition process for a show through the eyes of a high school...

West high teachers react to: memes

West high teachers react to: memes

Ebony McKeever, Profiles Editor June 5, 2015

Compiled by Ebony McKeever and Kelsey Keranen Check out some of your favorite teachers reacting to your favorite memes.

Summer 2015 events guide

Summer 2015 events guide

May 29, 2015

A list of all the exciting, must attend events going on in the area this summer. Anything from Salsa dancing lessons, state championships, and FREE movies. June: June 2nd- A Night with Nick Offerman at...

Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches

Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches

Eugenia Chen May 28, 2015

If you like chocolate chip cookies, get ready for a chocolate chip cookie overdose with two crisp cookies sandwiching cold and creamy ice cream, dotted with chocolate chip cookie dough chunks. Now say...

Fashion Friday: Phinny Brady 17

Fashion Friday: Phinny Brady ’17

Megumi Kitamoto April 24, 2015

Donning a sweater with eccentric print, Phinny Brady ’17's fashion stands out in the hallways at West High. West Side Story investigates the story behind his 80s inspired fashion. West Side Story:...

Meet the cast of Theatre Wests Cinderella

Meet the cast of Theatre West’s Cinderella

Allie Biscupski, Online Managing Editor April 8, 2015

Videos compiled by Megumi Kitamoto Photo by Chanel Vidal Each spring, Theatre West puts on a musical, and this year’s musical is Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. From people onstage, backstage...

Restaurant review: Mirabitos Italian

Restaurant review: Mirabito’s Italian

Megumi Kitamoto April 2, 2015

Mirabito’s Italian opened last month, and the owners are the parents of senior Anthony and sophomore Nick Mirabito. Tucked away in a place with other restaurants and stores in North Liberty, finding...

First-rate facilities

First-rate facilities

Akash Borde April 1, 2015

Following the construction of some new restrooms, the WSS editorial board looks at the facilities that over two-thousand users take for granted every day. There they are, right outside the main gymnasium....

Students react: musical festivals

Students react: musical festivals

Leola Eko March 25, 2015

By Leola Eko This upcoming spring and summer, music festivals like Coachella and Lollapolooza will take over and have people scrambling for tickets  to see their favorite artists. However, Bennet Luethje...

Missed connections 2015

Missed connections 2015

Kelsey Keranen February 15, 2015

In case you wanted more, here are this year's Missed Connections that didn't make it into the February issue.  

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