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West Side Story

Nodo: Quaint Northside eatery scores big on flavor and selection

Nodo: Quaint Northside eatery scores big on flavor and selection

Quentin Misiag March 26, 2012

  Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. nodoiowacity.com 319-512-5028 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Never judge a book by its cover. Everything has...

Chill out: Easy at-home smoothie recipes

Chill out: Easy at-home smoothie recipes

Quentin Misiag March 22, 2012

  Despite an unseasonably warm Iowa winter this year, the temperatures are finally reaching well into 70 degrees, with summer right around the corner. Spring sports like soccer, tennis and...

Catching up with Canin

Katie Mons March 20, 2012

Back in the December 2011 issue of West Side Story, we learned that Amiela Canin '14 was going to live in Italy for the next six months. Since she's been there for about half of the time, it's time to...

Rebecca Wen 14 fashion profile

Rebecca Wen ’14 fashion profile

Shirley March 19, 2012

From L.A. to I.A., Rebecca Wen'14 is spreading her style. Catch a sneak peek at Wen's 'military chic' look. Photos taken by Abbie Skemp   How would you describe your style? I don’t think...

A+ Achiever: Shawn Thacker

Quentin Misiag March 13, 2012

Shawn Thacker Sixth Grader, Ernest Horn Elementary School Do you know which country in the South China Sea has more than 7,000 islands? If not, it might  be a good idea to ask Shawn Thacker. Thacker,...

Profile of Tina Bailey-Murray

Profile of Tina Bailey-Murray

WSSIntern March 9, 2012

Interview with West High artist Tina by Tong Yu. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA8iNZwvRDw  

A musician’s note: Alyssa Robbins ’12

Fatima March 9, 2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crLij5a-cWQ&w=560&h=315] Some express themselves through writing and drawing, but Alyssa Robbins '12 expresses herself through music. A self-taught guitarist...

Dancer profile: Hannah Abram

Dancer profile: Hannah Abram

WSSIntern March 8, 2012

Hannah Abram '14 talks about her passion for dance at the start of Nolte Academy of Dance's competition season. By Fiona Armstrong-Pavlik httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luhxfwtWApw

Gracie Gold: a figure skaters story

Gracie Gold: a figure skater’s story

WSSIntern March 8, 2012

Gracie Gold, U.S. National Junior Ladies Champion for figure skating, tells her story about how she became a competitive. By Hannah Merrill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caPHivHyuXE&context=C37736b2ADOEgsToPDskLz5loqHNX_cWI3b3pBR-Tb

Defunct books… “Iowa City’s Newest Used Bookstore” settles into new space

Quentin Misiag March 6, 2012

Defunct Books...Iowa City's Newest Used Bookstore 1650 Sycamore St Iowa City, IA 52240 (In Sycamore Mall) (319) 354-3534 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun., Noon to...

How to: ask a girl to prom

Hannah February 29, 2012

  Boys, it's that time of the year again. No, not the end of second trimester, but prom: a girl's dream and a boy's nightmare. It's the night of nights when the upperclassmen dress to impress and...

The Hogwarts Castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida

How well do you know Quidditch? Q and A with the players

Shirley February 23, 2012

Muggle quidditch is creating magic outside of the wizarding world and bringing it to our very own backyards. While the winter weather has brought a bit of a break for these players, they make sure...

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