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West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

Meet Chanel Pennell'25, a passionate crocheter who started her own crochet business.

Meet chrocheter Chanel Pennell ’25

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2025
Traci Burns grades tests after school.

Traci Burns: a story of resilience

Ella Ciliberto, Online Assistant Design Editor
May 28, 2025
The Global Food Project operates at the Johnson County Poor Farm.

Seeds for change

Haneen Eltyeb, Video Co-Editor
May 27, 2025
Gianna Liu '25 (center, holding the "I" balloon) has been involved in Walk It Out all four years of high school. This is her second year as program director.

Q & A with Walk It Out program director

Anna Song, Print Design Editor
April 30, 2025
National parks are experiencing numerous systematic changes.

Beyond the trails

Shanza Sami, Print Features Editor
April 20, 2025
Whether for travel or leisure, see how Iowa City’s unique cycling culture impacts West.

Stuck in the cycle

Henry Timmer-Hackert, Print Opinion Editor
April 20, 2025
Over spring break, West students and staff traveled to China for an international educational experience.

West students return from China trip

Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2025
To Sudarshan Kasturirangan '26, taking part in tennis is even more enjoyable since he grew up with some of the members of his team. He looks up to his brother as an inspiration to further his tennis skills.

1 in 1600

Lydia Cruce, Print Reporter
April 18, 2025
Freshmen stars Sofia Fuentes, Michael Hanna and Iris Vasi in action (left to right).

Rising stars

Celia Sadewasser, Print Sports Editor
April 18, 2025
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