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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

Chemistry teacher Carolyn Walling has visited 46 countries across all seven continents.

Walling around the world

Lilly Graham and Jessie Li April 22, 2024

From visiting an orangutan sanctuary in Borneo to cuddling a panda in China to taking a zero-gravity flight, chemistry teacher Carolyn Walling’s life has been marked by many adventures. In fact, Walling...

West's esports team shares their experiences competing and being a part of the team.

Game on

Zaira Ahmad and Marie Stier April 22, 2024

For years, sports have played a pivotal role in American culture. Especially for teens, sports create an environment that develops unity and pride. However, these experiences are not limited to traditional...

A  collage demonstrating different aspects of mentorship.

Ripple effects: mentorship at West High

Josephine Schwartz and Ethan Tisdale April 22, 2024

According to a survey by Forbes, over 73 percent of people see the importance of having a mentor, while 87 percent of those who have mentors say that having one has greatly improved their confidence. So,...

Arab students at West share their experiences with their culture.

The Arab identity

Zaira Ahmad, Reem Kirja, and Marie Stier April 19, 2024

The Arab World is a region comprising of 22 countries in Western Asia and Northern Africa. Arabs, while united by culture and history, consist of a diverse group of people from countries ranging from Sudan...

WSS covers student experiences with the 2023-24 college admissions process.

Inside the application

By the end of their junior year, high school students have compiled a lengthy list of extracurriculars, internships and volunteer hours to impress college admissions committees at their dream institutions....

A student contemplates the best way to study for her upcoming AP tests.

AP studying tips from Best of West

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor April 16, 2024

With AP test season on the horizon, many around West High are preparing themselves to study for their various classes. But what is the best way to study for this kind of comprehensive test? Members of...

Bennet Luethje works as a performance analyst for the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) San Diego Wave.

From the local spotlight to the international stage

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor April 15, 2024

 Feel like you’ll never get out of Iowa? Want to travel the world? West High alum Bennet Luethje ’15 did just that. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a minor...

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Summer volunteering opportunities

Lilly Graham, Print Managing Editor April 15, 2024

Coralville Food Pantry The Coralville Food Pantry serves residents of Coralville, Tiffin and Oxford, IA, with a member-choice food distribution model, meaning any community member can visit the pantry...

Christian’s corner

Zoe Smith and Abby Guo April 8, 2024

The art hallway is nestled at the end of the school. The walls are lined with portraits and still lifes from this year's students. One of these portraits is of art teacher Christian Aanestad. Not only...

Drums are often played in Miller's class to follow along with songs.

Community Music: bringing people together one note at a time

Tessa Gibson and Evelyn Kraber April 8, 2024

Every day, Diane Miller's Community Music class begins the same: a welcome song. The students sit in a circle, each with their own drum and bucket of instruments. They start the class by singing and playing...

Sometimes it can feel like insecurities are under a spotlight for all the world to see.

Bringing the spotlight effect into focus

Anna Greenlee and Ethan Tisdale April 4, 2024

Walking down the halls of West High, it’s easy to feel like all eyes are on you. Whether it’s a bad hair day or an awkward moment, everyone has things they can feel self-conscious about. But is...

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