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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

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

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 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...

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...

Interesting places near Iowa City

WSSIntern • February 21, 2012

West Side Story intern, senior Jessica Duling, put together this photo story after visiting Kalona Cheese Factory, the Maharishi Vedic City and the Wilton Candy Kitchen. Each place is a unique little gem...

How well do YOU know your best friend?

Quentin Misiag • February 5, 2012

Many things in our life have proven to stand the test of time. Certain clothing styles have come in and out and in again(sadly, not your single pair of leather pants), as well as numerous musical acts...

Room {me} ep. 101: Jane Moye-Rowley ’12

Zora Hurst • January 31, 2012

room {me} ep. 1 from Zora Hurst on Vimeo. Inspired by The Mortified Sessions on Sundance Channel, this new profile series explores the question: are our rooms a reflection or us, or are we a reflection...

Graze: A unique eating experience.

Hannah • December 12, 2011

People don’t always tend to get the best image when they hear the term “Chicken Lips,” but those who are familiar with the Iowa City sit-down restaurant, Graze, begin to drool with hunger. Graze,...