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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

Travels with Andie Lynch '16

Travels with Andie Lynch ’16

Paige Brazina, Design Editor November 4, 2015

West Side Story: Where have you traveled recently? Andie Lynch: For my junior year of high school I went on exchange to Chile. I left in August of last year and returned to the U.S. in July 2015. During...

WHS Halloween 2015

WHS Halloween 2015

WSS November 1, 2015

This year, West's Halloween was filled with a day of costumes and fun for all. On this chilly Friday, students not only celebrated during the school day, but after as well. Once school let out, Student...

Fashion Friday: Emma Christison '16

Fashion Friday: Emma Christison ’16

Paige Brazina, Design Editor October 30, 2015

West Side Story: How would you describe your style? Emma Christison: I think my style is reminiscent of the 70’s, but also encompasses some modern styles. WSS: Where do you like to shop? EC: When...

1 in 2000: Hailey Gregory '18

1 in 2000: Hailey Gregory ’18

Jiung Jung, Copy Editor October 3, 2015

As a five-year-old child, Hailey Gregory ’18 was oblivious to the enormity of the scenario unfolding before her. Gregory and her mother were grilling hot dogs in their backyard on a warm afternoon...

Club connection: Zombie Research Authority

Club connection: Zombie Research Authority

Cameron Cook, Reporter / Videographer September 29, 2015

From playing tag to watching documentaries, the Zombie Research Authority club members have lots on their plate Wednesday afternoons. While what they do on a day to day basis is sporadic, one thing's for...

Club fair 2015

Club fair 2015

Cameron Cook, Reporter / Videographer September 13, 2015

Thinking about joining a club? Overwhelmed with possibilities? The club fair took place on Thursday, Sept. 3. Attendance was high, and maybe it was just too crowded to check out every club stationed in...

Gold out 2015

Gold out 2015

Paige Brazina, Design Editor September 6, 2015

On Friday, students, faculty and the community came together to raise awareness for pediatric cancer at the first home football game of the year. Before the game, there was a party in the West High School...

Profile: Ms. Robinson's travels

Profile: Ms. Robinson’s travels

Paige Brazina, Design Editor August 29, 2015

West Side Story investigates social studies teacher Ms. Robinson on where she has traveled. West Side Story: How many continents have you been to? Ms. Robinson: Five of seven. WSS: How many countries...

Beloved Ms. Burger

Beloved Ms. Burger

Michael Moonjely, Print Managing Editor June 2, 2015

Since the fall of 1991, math teacher Patricia Burger has entertained thousands of students with her sharp sense of humor and chic fashion sense. At the end of this school year, Burger will retire after...

West alum's prank goes viral

West alum’s prank goes viral

Allie Biscupski, Online Managing Editor May 27, 2015

When Curt Oren posted a picture of an ongoing prank between him and his friend, he never anticipated the post going viral. “It started out as this silly little joke between Ben [Crouse] and I, and...

West students post about 2015 prom

West students post about 2015 prom

Consuelo Mendoza May 14, 2015

West students took to social media to post about their prom-goings. [View the story "West High Prom " on Storify] Compiled by Consuelo Mendoza

#IWishMyTeacherKnew: West High edition

#IWishMyTeacherKnew: West High edition

Lushia Anson May 4, 2015

The #IWishMyTeacherKnew hashtag went viral over three weeks ago after an elementary-school teacher posted poignant and heartbreaking responses to this prompt that her students had written. Although the...

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