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

West Side Story

This includes work created by students enrolled in Foundations of Journalism, the prerequisite course to joining a publication staff at West High. FOJ students are considered interns and are not West Side Story staff members while enrolled in the yearlong English elective. FOJ students can apply to join a publication staff after completing the course.

Nature by Nate

Nature by Nate

Nathan Weimar, FOJ Intern
April 10, 2021
Nao Oya ‘23 along with sophomores Asher Overholt ‘23 and Julianna Mascardo ‘23 finished setting up their picnic featuring cucumber sandwiches, pocky, and homemade milk bread. Afterwards, the three play Cards Against Humanity for hours as they enjoy their delicious food.

Julianna Mascardo’s Photo Essay

Julianna Mascardo, WSS Intern
April 10, 2021
The Old Capitol building in Iowa City. The view of this old, historic building at sunset is lovely to see.

The Art of Downtown Iowa City

Andy Ham, WSS Intern
April 10, 2021
A tall stem looms over the plain grass surrounding it, swaying in the wind as if asking me to be photographed. Hosting minuscule tube-like bulbs, I can smell spring in the air.

A New Beginning

Kamakshee Kuchhal, Lead Print Copy Editor
April 10, 2021
Megan's Photo Essay

Megan’s Photo Essay

Megan Barnes, WSS Intern
April 10, 2021
The popular destination to get schoolwork done just minutes before a storm a people came in to order food and drinks. “I love the environment in Java. It’s just so peaceful and it motivates me to do my homework,” Vuppala said.

Mohana Sunkara’s photo essay

Mohana Sunkara, WSS Intern
April 10, 2021
MORNING RUSH Lots of things at school have changed, but that doesn’t include the morning rush of students hustling to class. There are a lot fewer students in the building, however, the sound of slammed lockers, loud footsteps, students exchanging quick conversations, and teachers greeting students at the classroom door still remain. “I feel like it’s kind of the same as last year. There’s maybe not as many people, but I’ve been doing the same stuff and hanging out with the same people,” says Grace Delowery ‘23.

School… What’s Changed?

Wesal Haroun, Yearbook Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2021
SEEING THROUGH STRINGS Through the perspective of a tennis racket, Delmira Jara ‘24 stands in a ready position to volley a soaring tennis ball as it arcs through the sky.

Jane Lam’s Photo Essay

Jane Lam, Print Assistant Copy Editor
April 10, 2021
PURE JOY at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School, Tremeice Carter ‘22 giggles in the West High section after finishing her race. Carter jumped and ran in several events throughout the day including the long jump, sprint medley, 4 x 200, and the open 200 meters. “I really love track because it is an outlet to release stress.”

Ceci De Young’s Photography Project

Ceci De Young, Yearbook Photo & Video Editor
April 10, 2021
Holding his mask in one hand and walking his dog past Jessup Hall in downtown Iowa City, a man is happy to have his picture taken. Seconds later, he waved at the camera.

Ella’s photo essay: downtown Iowa City

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
April 9, 2021
Reel Ibrahim is at the park, getting ready to launch down the slide while being careful not to slip down.

Rawans Photo Essay

Rawan Ibrahim
April 9, 2021
Early morning classes usually take place while the sun is still around the horizon. The path to West High’s West entrance tends to be exposed to sunlight peeping through a few trees. Trekking up the small hill towards the entrance every day can be a small hassle but getting to see how the sky changes and how that changes the look of the windows of West and the surrounding trees can make it feel different every time.

Adithi’s Photo Essay

Adithi Anand Rajan, WSS Intern
April 9, 2021
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