Nelson Brands ’18 walks onto the mat with thousands of people buzzing in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. This is his first ever state meet, and with his last name alone-as the son of University of Iowa's...

They walk into the first day of sophomore year with a new look: their shoulder-length hair is now a close cropped pixie cut, their wardrobe has changed to have a more masculine edge, and their breast binder...

Maija Luttinger '16 has always had an interest in art, but it wasn't until first trimester this year that she actually got to have a hands-on experience with it. Her opportunity to practice art herself...

Julie Watkins and Andre Magalhaes ’17 West Side Story: How would you describe your friendship? Julie Watkins: Playful, ticklish. Andre Magalhaes: Trusting and accepting. JW: I would...

When did you first begin riding? Renata Thoeny '16: I started when I was about six. I started out western though, and it was at a pretty run down barn. I think I started at Wyndtree when I was eight. Molly...

As the year progresses, so do student relationships. While walking through the halls of West, many students are faced with public displays of affection (PDA), and not everyone enjoys the sight of teenage...

"Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?" "A nice person," said Austen Mattingly '19, looking straight at Will Conrad '19. "Michael Jordan," Conrad said in...

It's that time of the year again and either you've got yourself a date or you're feeling forever alone. However, don't lose hope yet single students. The West Side Story asked West High students to...

Sitting directly east of West High is a red brick building with a tall white steeple. Inside, you can find members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, commonly referred to as Mormons or LDS. Since its...

UPDATE: On Monday, March 21st, Matilda Mackey received a phone call announcing her acceptance into the Juilliard School. With an acceptance rate of 6.7 percent, some may be frightened to audition,...

With the mindset of being minimal about his activities outside of school and extracurriculars, Andy Hou '18 mainly focuses on video games and writing. He is a part of the debate team, even though he just...

From silk worms to fried squid, students tried unusual foods and discovered some new tastes. Click on the video below to watch their reactions.