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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

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.

A review of my favorite childhood show

A review of my favorite childhood show

April 19, 2022

I was hanging out with a friend of mine last week, and her little sister was watching an old Disney channel show that I used to love. I realized how long it’s been since I watched one myself, so for...

Sights of rural Iowa play a big role in this film.

‘East of Middle West’: a tale of loss, forgiveness, and redemption

Haneen Eltyeb, Videographer April 19, 2022

A group of drunk high school boys drive around rural Iowa one evening. Beer cans being held in the air, along with collective laughter. The boys take turns daring each other to engage in rather dangerous...

What weve all been through

Why I think students shouldn’t have homework

Samuel Ruelas, WSS Intern April 19, 2022

A line we’ve all heard repeatedly as students throughout the years. What if I told you homework wasn’t needed, would you agree or disagree? After you hear these points you’ll have your answer.    As...

What are Your Thoughts?: Hadestown songs

What are Your Thoughts?: Hadestown songs

McKenna Stephens, Designer, Photographer April 19, 2022

"I love this song because of all the different levels and mainly just because of the acting that goes with it. This song is also played again in act two during the trial and it gives you the exact same...

Uncle Sams Predicament

Uncle Sam’s Predicament

Joe Corlette, Artist April 19, 2022

Uncle Sam's Predicament

Social disabilities might make it hard to read facial expressions like these.

Developmental differences divide

Maeve Christians, WSS Intern April 19, 2022

I guess before I start, I should give background on Gray. Gray is my older brother, a video-game lover, graphic-novel enthusiast, and one-half of a pair of twins.  His birthday is in March, even though...

People are holding signs at a protest urging other Asian Amerians to support the community and other minorities.

Asian American Hate and Fetishization

Anna Yuki April 19, 2022

We’re all just people no matter what race or ethnicity we are, none of us are above one another, nor is anyone below, but what happens when someone is being put on both sides of the coin?  I think...

Fulltone OCD Back

OCD: A Personal Journey

Nora Daly, WSS Intern April 19, 2022

When I was in 5th grade, I not only would plan out my day, but plan each and every step. The exact number of steps I would take to get from point A to B, and how many times I would allow myself to comb...

Think twice before grabbing a slice

Think twice before grabbing a slice

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor April 19, 2022

Pizza should be eliminated from the cafeteria. I know, flaming hot take, but don’t give up on me yet. As we all know, pizza is not healthy. Still, many students get a slice or two everyday. If that doesn’t...

Asexuality

Asexuality

April 19, 2022

Asexuality isn’t heard of quite as much as other sexualities, why is that? Of course, it gets recognized because of the letter ‘A’ in LGBTQIA, even so, the A is often mistaken for Ally. Sometimes...

Sports Debate with Justin Buettner and Erik Caperon

Jesus Marungo, FOJ student April 19, 2022

On one side we have Justin Buettner ‘24 who did sports as a kid but over time slowly stopped. On the other hand, we have Erik Caperon ’24, someone whose been doing sports practically all his life....

Music notes.

Breaking Down How To Train Your Dragon’s Score

Bo Harris, WSS Intern April 19, 2022

When people think about movies they often don’t think of the music. Or if they do, it's songs like Let It Go or Hakuna Matata. But the score of the movie, the instrumentals and the themes are some of...

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