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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.

West takes the Boot

October 12, 2012

On Oct. 5 the West High Trojans defeated City's Little Hawks and took home "the boot," earning an engraving on the traveling trophy for their 2012 season victory.

Desk exercising – deskercising

October 2, 2012

Let's face it, West: some of us, including myself, are either too tubby in the tummy or too skinny. Whether you are creating cracks in the floor or falling through them, this video will show you that...

Sweet spot: Molly’s Cupcakes in Iowa City

September 18, 2012

By Aileen While most of Iowa City rested, soaking in the summer sun, a new confectionery popped up downtown amidst the abundance of frozen yogurt shops. Molly’s Cupcakes opened its doors in Iowa City...

Best Buddy of the month

September 8, 2012

Compiled by Erin Weathers Each month, the WSS will post a profile of a Best Buddy online. This time, you can learn a bit about Brian Slade '13: Favorite singer: Miley Cyrus Favorite class:...

Froyo battle in Iowa City

Blake • September 5, 2012

Out of all the recent health food and diet trends, none has been as successful as frozen yogurt. "Froyo," as it is sometimes called, has swept the nation, including Iowa City. More than four stores are...

Labor Day Weekend

WSSIntern • September 4, 2012

Freshmen’s opinions

WSSIntern • September 4, 2012

A new school year means brand new freshmen. Coming from North Central and North West Junior Highs, these students are just learning the ropes of West High. Some are scared and nervous, but others are thriving....

Right on pointe

Zora Hurst • May 28, 2012

Dancing is one of our culture’s most notoriously glamorous professions. We associate it with life in the fast lane: with private jets and high-end nightclubs and roses between clenched teeth. Grace,...

Top Gun: West senior to venture into Army Ranger School

Quentin Misiag • May 23, 2012

Continuing into one of the top five highest risk jobs offered in the armed forces can seem quite daunting for any person, let alone an 18-year old high school senior. With graduation just a day away,...

On board, ready for takeoff

Quentin Misiag • May 23, 2012

Having the chance to catch air alongside some of the country’s top skateboarders, including Ryan Sheckler and The Real Skateboard Team is a feat most people couldn’t even dream of doing. Chris “Renegade”...