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WSS update: features

November 7, 2012

The Introduction to Newspaper classes wrote and designed features for their final project. Read their work here: Open publication - Free publishing - More feature

Aliens through time

November 1, 2012

Aliens? Are they here to help or to harm? The only thing we know is that before color film they were hilarious. This short compilation takes a look at how science fiction has evolved through time,...

Record holder Jacintha Thomas ’15

October 26, 2012

By Blake Oetting It is rare to have a diver alongside the swimming team. It is even more rare to have an accomplished diver. Fortunately, West has an exceptional diver this year. Jacintha Thomas...

Alec’s pocket dictionary

October 26, 2012

A brief introduction to some of Alec Zamora '14's favorite languages. By Amiela Canin If you want to say hello... in German- Hallo in French- Bonjour in Spanish- Hola If...

Merci consignment store

October 19, 2012

By Alyssa McKeone A new consignment shop, Merci, has recently opened in downtown Iowa City . The store carries gently used high end brands for a low cost. Merci is unique in that it is labeled as...

Humans of Iowa City

October 19, 2012

Photos by Hannah Muellerleile Inspired by Brandon Stanton's project, Humans of New York, the West Side Story has begun to seek and capture on film the people that make Iowa City, well, Iowa City.

Video by Hannah Muellerleile Apoorva Raikwar '14 displays her fashion sense and her DIY skills by showing the West Side Story how to make an adorable DIY sequined collar for less than 10 dollars in...

Freshmen update

October 16, 2012

by Alyssa McKeone First trimester is wrapping up. West High has the Boot back. The cross country, swimming and volleyball teams are all preparing for state meets. Gigantic ACT and SAT study books are...

West students help community with annual blood drive

October 16, 2012

Students share with the West Side Story why they give blood.

Two of a kind: a profile of Erica and Alison Hsu ’16

October 15, 2012

By Megumi Kitamoto "They are quiet and extremely hard workers," head swim coach Rob Miecznikowski said. This description could probably describe many swimmers on the team. However, not very many...

A fierce battle: Powder-puff 2012

October 12, 2012

By Blake Oetting Photos by Abbie Skemp We have been experiencing a revival in West High football this year. With a perfect record this year, our football domination has returned, along with...

Meet West’s Homecoming nominees

October 12, 2012

ABOVE: Kasra Zarei - Done Most West Side Story tracked down West's 30 homecoming nominees to get photos and quotes. For more photos of homecoming nominees, click here.