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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

A look into Ragstock at the Coral Ridge Mall.

Best places to thrift for your fall wardrobe

Alex Carlon, Online Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2018

Everyone loves a good deal, and in an era where a logo can cost more than the clothing itself, hunting for the lowest prices is essential to keeping both your style and your budget tight. In fact, hitting...

Managing the stress of a new school year

Managing the stress of a new school year

Mary Vander Weg, Online Graphic Designer September 8, 2018

Whether you're a senior, freshman or someone in between, a new school year is quite the adjustment. Going from sleeping all day to studying all night can be hard to manage, so take a tip from these six...

The Little Actions

The Little Actions

Natalie Katz, Print Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2018

Adjusting the big white bow holding her glasses in place while smoothing down her dress, she walked to the podium on stage. Taking a deep breath to calm her nerves, she began to give the speech that...

Mrs. DeVries will be transferring to Liberty High School next year to be a guidance counselor.

Building connections across the district

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2018

When the new high school opened, West lost a large number of both students and teachers. Next year, more teachers will be migrating to Liberty High School. Among them is Mayra Devries. The Spanish teacher...

Where you can give back

Where you can give back

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor May 26, 2018

Teenagers are often portrayed as self-obsessed and unconcerned with the world around them. After all, it is easy to ignore others in the context of high-octane day-to-day school life. However, summer break...

Continuing their passion

Continuing their passion

May 24, 2018
Seniors have many essays, forms, and interviews they must prepare for college admissions and scholarships. But some West High seniors have other assignments they must do. Five students share their experiences of college music auditions in order to help future seniors.

The Singing Bee: Summer Edition

Eman Elsheikh, Videographer May 22, 2018

Join Mason Wang and Kristina Rosebrook as they test West High's knowledge of popular summer songs.

The Ultimate Ramen Cookoff

Eman Elsheikh, Videographer May 22, 2018

What's the greatest test of college readiness? How well you can make ramen, of course. Watch as seniors Junhee, Prateek, Mason face off to see who can make the best ramen.

Kai Kai the leopard gecko lounges on a table in Ms. Eustices classroom. Ms. Eustice acquired Kai Kai and her friends, Saba and Lydian, just this past trimester.

The strangest pets at West

Ting Gao, Reporter May 8, 2018

Pets are known for their ability to enrich lives with their presence. They provide humans with love and company, something many people are growing to lack in this modern age. While some people seek the...

An AP test packet lays on top of a laptop on Wednesday, May 2.

Managing AP testing

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor May 4, 2018

Spring has sprung. The world has turned green. Snow has turned to sunshine, and the harsh blasts of winter’s winds have turned to bird song. But many academically ambitious students in high schools across...

Team captain Yajatra Kulkani 18 works on building the robot with mentor Mark Whiting.

The road to Worlds

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor April 30, 2018

Thunderous applause shakes the room. Smells of popcorn and hot dogs fill the air as viewers fight to get the best seats. An array of LED embellished signs and mascots wave across the crowd, encouraging...

A word is worth a thousand pictures

Boldness is defined as the willingness to take risks and act innovatively. To step out of the box. To speak the unspeakable. To challenge the norm. With the help of slam poetry, Khlood Saeed ’20 has...

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