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...

by Kaitlyn McCurdy Perfect Imperfection is the debut album of deaf artist Sean Forbes. You read that right. Deaf. I always really like stories of people with disabilities overcoming obstacles to achieve...

by Kaitlyn McCurdy Yes, I know Christmas is over, thank you very much. However, I've been ready for Christmas 2013 since December 26, 2012. So, if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about...

Interview and photos by Katie Mons   How would you describe your style? My style is definitely girly, but I like to mix edgy and sophisticated/glamorous pieces in as well.   Where do you...

by Kaitlyn McCurdy Not too long ago, Rihanna released Unapologetic, her seventh studio album in seven years. Rihanna always has a song playing on the radio, and this album definitely has some number one...

By Aileen Norris On Saturday, Dec. 8, the cafeteria was transformed into a Winter Wonderland for West High's Jazz Cafe of 2012. Trees were covered in warm yellow lights. Ornaments depicted the faces...

If you ever hear harmonious singing in a capella style floating down the hallways, chances are it's the West High vocal jazz group. Added this year by also new choir teacher David Haas, this group introduces...

By Kaitlyn McCurdy Phillip Phillips won American Idol season eleven. Let’s be honest, the last majorly successful or remotely good Idol winner was Carrie Underwood. Lately, it seems like runner-ups...

Photos by Hannah Muellerleile Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s project, Humans of New York, the West Side Story has begun to seek and capture on film the people that make Iowa City, well, Iowa City.