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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

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.

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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...

The inside on why we should go outside

The inside on why we should go outside

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor April 19, 2022

As spring finally begins to arrive, the outdoors are becoming more and more welcoming. Leaves are unfolding and stretching for the sun, birds are chirping and nesting in trees, and the last of the snow...

Trojan Tales: Conversations with Alumni

Trojan Tales: Conversations with Alumni

Ashlyn Brady, Online Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2022

West High students see little pieces of the school's history every time they walk down the halls but they don't know the stories behind the people who were once in their shoes. On this episode of Trojan...

Drawing the Line

Drawing the Line

Zein Abu-Hijleh, WSS Intern April 19, 2022

Although COVID continues to slowly fade out of our lives, and life seems to have returned to normal, it still left major distrust among the people of the United States. There’s no question there is a...

The Brilliance of Beach House

Jack Furlong, WSS Intern April 19, 2022

You may have heard of Space Song, the groups most widely recognized song heard all over TikTok, but do you know about the band behind it? Beach House is the dream pop duo consisting of Victoria Legrand...

Why Community?

Why Community?

Anthony Medina, WSS Intern April 19, 2022

“Community” is a TV show that has been overshadowed and needs a place to shine. It’s rated TV-14 and was created in 2009 and has received more than good reviews yet “Community” is still not watched...

The Batman Legacy Continues

Chloe Albright, WSS Intern April 19, 2022

If you loved movies in the Dark Knight Trilogy; Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, you’ll absolutely love The Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz. The acting in this...

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The American Demagogue

Gabrielle Moniza, WSS Intern April 19, 2022

Sixty three months in federal prison. That's what 53 year old Robert Scott Palmer faces after storming the United States capital and assaulting law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021. The attack on January 6th...

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