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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

Movie review: The Host

Movie review: “The Host”

April 11, 2013

by Aileen Norris and Kaitlyn McCurdy We don’t know about you, but we’re really sick of Twilight. So, of course, the moment that series ends, here comes another franchise from Stephenie Meyer. When...

On the arts: Daniel Lin 13

On the arts: Daniel Lin ’13

April 8, 2013

by Megumi Kitamoto Daniel Lin '13 talks about his influences, the saxophone and the MOST benefit concert. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbVSoynPP1g

Album review: Justin Timberlakes The 20/20 Experience

Album review: Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience”

April 7, 2013

by Kaitlyn McCurdy Guess who’s back, back, back, back again. Yes, I did just reference Eminem when I’m about to review Justin Timberlake. Deal with it. Let me tell you, I’m both excited and nervous...

West High Week March 5-10

March 26, 2013

What happens March 5-10, stays in March 5-10   If you have any ideas for West High Week email them to [email protected]

Album review: Conor Maynards Contrast

Album review: Conor Maynard’s “Contrast”

March 13, 2013

by Kaitlyn McCurdy Conor Maynard has been called the UK’s Justin Bieber. That comparison must suck when you’re just releasing your debut album. With a comparison like that, I’m not expecting a...

The art of self-expression

The art of self-expression

March 11, 2013

by Audrey Hopewell For a lucky few, artistic talent and self expression come easily. For others, not so much. Luckily, West High has a bevy of talent, artistic and otherwise. These videos showcase the...

Arts and entertainment for your spring break

Arts and entertainment for your spring break

March 11, 2013

Stuck in Iowa City for all of Spring Break? Lucky for you, the WSS has plenty of ideas to keep you busy for all nine days. Apoorva Raikwar '14 demonstrates how to make a sequin collar in a few simple...

West Chorale to perform

West Chorale to perform

March 6, 2013

Photo used with permission from Wayne Johnson, Main Street Studio By Juliann Skarda The Iowa City West High Chorale will be performing with the prestigious Luther College Nordic Choir on March 8....

Teacher profile: Jeff Conner

WSSIntern March 4, 2013

By Jaeho Lee Jeff Connor is a first-year chemistry teacher and former West High student. Find out why chemistry is his passion and why he thinks science should matter to all students. Parov Stelar's...

India Association of Iowa City Harvest Festival 2013

WSSIntern March 4, 2013

By Valerie Hsieh Photos and interviews from the third Annual India Association of Iowa City Harvest Festival. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hP0TAlRFzQ&feature=youtube_gdata

Artist profile: Hannah Song ’16

WSSIntern March 4, 2013

by Kelsey Keranen A brief interview with student artist Hannah Song, '16

“Stopping by woods on a snowy evening” photostory

WSSIntern March 4, 2013

By Megan Kann Check out Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" with pictures by Megan Kann of the winter of 2012-2013. http://youtu.be/H6abezcAz04

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