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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

Gavin Irias ’22 is on a journey as he follows his dreams to becoming a pilot.

Taking flight

Zaira Ahmad, Print Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2022

Comfort is found in numerous locations: some find it in nature, others in their homes, but for Gavin Irias ’22, it is in the bustling environment of airports — people rushing by with places to go,...

Erik Caperon stands with his team after winning a state title.

Stepping into the ring

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor March 5, 2022

Jab, cross, slip, hook, repeat. These rhythmic movements fill Big George’s Gym, second home to Erik Caperon ’24. In this gym, he learned discipline, control, and perseverance.  “My dad is a former...

WSS delves into the pandemics impacts on drug culture at West High.

Epidemic

Maya Chu, Ella De Young, and Krisha Kapoor March 4, 2022

The stress of school tugs you down with every step you take. Your body itches for some relief from the tension. During online classes, the black screen could easily hide the stench and smoke. Now, the...

Pre-workout is the latest fitness fad for high school athletes.

Pre-powering

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor March 2, 2022

DISCLAIMER: This article neither condemns nor condones the use of pre-workout. Please consult a professional about personal recommendations. Fitness is an ever-growing and rapidly changing industry. One...

The University of Iowa, a school where most students who want to be in the medical field go to for their schooling.

Nursing on the rise at West High

Reef Persons, News Reporter and Photographer March 1, 2022

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, more simply called a CNA is the first step that every nurse has to go through to go any further. A CNA is a nurse that interacts with patients most directly. They...

The sky’s the limit

Alaina Greenlee and Isabella Tisdale February 27, 2022

Every child has a moment that they never forget early on in their childhood. For Hunter Shook '22, this was the discovery flight he went on in Nevada with his grandma. “It was really cool which was a...

UNICEF held a Bake Sale in February for the first.

First time for everything

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor February 17, 2022

The air was warm as students entered the building. Despite the rain, there was a feeling of excitement. After a year of moving back and forth between virtual and in-person learning, students were back....

Redefining a generation

Isabella Tisdale and Ijin Shim February 9, 2022

WSS investigates why the events that a person sees in their lifetime have a pivotal change on the person they are. WSS staffers Isabella Tisdale '24 and Ijin Shin '24 ask students and staff around the...

Downtown Iowa City showcases many cozy and hidden shops and restaurants. Heres the West Side Storys guide to navigating all of these hidden gems.

Downtown Iowa City’s hidden gems

Sophie Richardson and Lucybelle Gerlieb February 9, 2022

Haunted Bookshop Founded in: 1978 Hours: As of Feb. 7, the Haunted Bookshop is no longer allowing people to come inside to shop due to COVID exposure risks. Products: The Haunted Bookshop offers...

The West Side Story has changed a lot and the current WSS web staff has attempted to go through all of it.

The history of the ‘West Side Story’

Sophie Richardson, News Reporter and Photographer January 27, 2022

People have wondered about the history of the things that they've loved for a long time. This is why the West Side Story staff has decided to inform everyone about the paper publication of the West Side...

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