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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
Pickleball, the internet's newest recreational sensation, has long dominated the leisurely hours of older generations. However, now sparking the interest of youth, pickleball has recently taken over West.

What’s the racket?

Anna Song and Maddy Cook
November 24, 2024
During rehearsal for "Chicago" Nov. 17, Luke Reimer '27 danced onstage. He plays William "Billy" Flynn, a corrupt and greedy lawyer.

In the limelight

Lydia Cruce, Print Reporter
November 22, 2024
Jude Salten ’28 poses for a photo while at school in his wheelchair.

Hey Jude

Henry Timmer-Hackert and Sophie Singh
November 20, 2024
A glimpse into the future through the ICCSD’s apple logo.

A new vision for elementary education

Evelyn Kraber, Managing and Features Editor
November 19, 2024
Camille Dungy '91, the 2024 winner of the Paul Engle Prize, reads her poem "Ceremony" to the creative writing class on Nov. 15.

What it feels like: winning the Paul Engle Prize

Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2024
With technology use rapidly increasing in the classroom, WSS explores how teachers use technology and students' opinions about technology use.

The digital classroom

Jake Beneke, Carter Birch Houchins-Witt, and Colin Wehrle
November 15, 2024
Camille Dungy '91 receives the Paul Engle Prize from the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature on Nov. 14. As the 2024 winner, Dungy is the 13th recipient of the award.

Once upon a time

Grace Bartlett and Marie Stier
November 15, 2024
WSS explores the impacts of climate change and explores sustainable solutions.

Finding green in the gray area

Lydia Cruce, Waad Dafalla, and Shanza Sami
November 15, 2024
Black excellence at West: Eva Willis and Eyad El-Fadil

Black excellence at West: Eva Willis and Eyad El-Fadil

Minna Abdalla, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
Community Inclusion Club members posing at the West High homecoming parade.

Community Inclusion Club: an overview

Lila Eastvold, Photographer and reporter
November 14, 2024
Beth Fettweis stands in front of the finals schedule for her English classes.

Beth Fettweis: the best of both worlds

Maya Mueller and Anna Greenlee
November 14, 2024
Brennan and Kingston Swayzer '27 pose for their photo Nov. 4.

Coaching crossover: Brennan and Kingston Swayzer

Keith Moody, Online Assistant Sports Editor and Yearbook Sports Co-Editor
November 13, 2024
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