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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

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

Plato’s Closet review

WSSIntern March 4, 2013

By Grace Young A review of Plato's Closet, a recently-opened consignment store in Iowa City. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaFpVKo-BP0&feature=youtube_gdata

The true meaning of Goodwill

WSSIntern March 4, 2013

By: Apoorva Raikwar Goodwill is the place to buy clothes, furniture and other odds and ends at low prices, but it also provides jobs for people with disabilities in the community.

A day in the life: show choir

March 4, 2013

By Micah Otterbein A day at Benton: a trip with the West High show choirs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkbVJ_eaQ9U

How to: make a braided headband

WSSIntern February 21, 2013

By Jaycie Weathers A step-by-step guide to make a braided headband with Emily Hollingworth '15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCzGI5lYlMk&feature=youtube_gdata

Nightlife in downtown Iowa City

WSSIntern February 21, 2013

By Meredith Cullen Many West High students enjoy spending time in downtown Iowa City amongst the tasty shops and diverse culture. Some find downtown even more exciting at night with the opportunity...

Jesse Gray 15 and Lauren Gray 16 pose in front of their piano at their house

On the arts: Jesse Gray ’15 and Lauren Gray ’16

February 19, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSXsd7F9gIE&feature=youtube_gdata Q&A with Jesse Gray '15 and Lauren Gray '16 West Side Story: What do you like about the piano? Jesse Gray '15 (JG): [I like...

Album review: Darwin Deez’s “Songs for Imaginative People”

February 19, 2013

By Fiona Armstrong-Pavlik Two and a half years after his debut album dropped, Darwin Deez has finally come out with new material. His first album, full of retro-quirky guitar riffs and witty lyrics,...

My week in music

My week in music

Zora Hurst February 18, 2013

by Zora Hurst Despite the never-changing dings of bells for passing times and the eternal frustration at being stuck behind large gaggles of humans who have ceased moving while on the most crowded staircase...

A successful season for show choir band

A successful season for show choir band

February 16, 2013

by Juliann Skarda Singing, dancing and sequins make show choir a vibrant spectacle for audience members. However, hidden behind the risers are another set of musicians equally important to the success...

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