• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

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Steve Bergman’s squad is filled with former Hawkeyes sons, including Jeff and Pete Moe. The father-son duo is keeping the Moe legacy alive after moving back to Iowa City this fall.

Moe legacy lives on in Iowa City

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2021
West teacher Alex Michenfelder used to teach music before switching to special education after losing most of his hearing.

The music of teaching

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
February 12, 2021
Q&A with Science Talent Search finalist Dasia Taylor ’21

Q&A with Science Talent Search finalist Dasia Taylor ’21

Ruba Ahmed, Reporter
February 10, 2021
Camille Gretter '23 is a first-year WSS staffer who's already made a large impact on the staff and publication.

Staff Spotlight: Camille Gretter ’23

Annie Schwartz, Online Copy Editor
February 2, 2021
Little Free Libraries provide free books to the community.

Spreading joy, one book at a time

Kailey Gee, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 5, 2021
Many students at West High had to learn how to manage their ADHD in an online setting.

The ADHD impact

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
December 21, 2020
Aasiya Ali '22 and Advika Shah '22 are bringing awareness to issues of racism and inequity in their new podcast "Blind Spots."

Checking your blind spots

Fareeha Ahmad and Audrey Parrish
December 20, 2020
Owner of Vibe Tribe Custom Apparel Dasia Taylor struts in style with fellow seniors Phoebe Burt, Makayla Slade, Lizzy Slade and McKenna Proud.

Vibe Tribe Custom Apparel: Creating a community

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
December 14, 2020
Football team manager Jordan Caperon '23 poses at his house on Nov. 2.

A second family

Maya Chu, Print Feature Editor
November 24, 2020
Athena Wu '24 is the founder of The Rocket Times, Van Allen Elementary's school newspaper.

One article at a time

Soomin Koh, Print Co-Profiles Editor
November 23, 2020
Teaching virtually has presented many challenges to the teachers of West High School.

The virtual reality

Katherine Shoppa and Audrey Parrish
November 23, 2020
Director of Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness Laura Gray works tirelessly serving the ICCSD.

Laura Gray: Iowa City’s unsung community hero

Maggie Huang, Online News Editor
November 22, 2020
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