West Side Story

The great debaters

May 6, 2013

West High Debater Kai Trepka and his partner Richie Zhang won the Great Midwestern Debate Tournament, April 5-7th, 2013. The West Side Story sits down with Trepka to talk debate details and what it takes...

On the arts: Joe Feldmann ’16

April 19, 2013

Check out Joe Feldmann playing the guitar, ukulele and banjo. A photo story by Megumi Kitamoto and Juliann Skarda http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vy7tmbjnU&feature=youtu.be

On the arts: Akash Borde ’15

April 19, 2013

by Megumi Kitamoto Check out Akash Borde '15 talking about his favorite piece to play, his influences and many more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl-way_dXRg

Trip to China

April 18, 2013

By Hannah Merrill and Olive Carrollhach http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUh2RzopjL8

My week in music

Zora Hurst • April 15, 2013

By Zora Hurst The week of April 8th through the 12th was a true whirlwind. This edition of MWM was full of extremes: be that sheer giddiness at the blessing of warm weather, or sheer awe at the sky’s...

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

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 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 wsspaper@gmail.com

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

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

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...