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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

Sliced: Valentine’s Day

Isabella Tisdale, Ijin Shim, and Mohana Sunkara February 19, 2022

In the third episode of Sliced, two teams of 'couples' bring chaos to the kitchen. Judges Mayowa Dokun '22 and Charles Jetton '22, along with juniors Mohana Sunkara '23 and Isabella Tisdale '24, are tasked...

Star review: Red, Taylors Version

Star review: ‘Red, Taylor’s Version’

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson February 14, 2022

  Taylor Swift has been slowly taking back her music. Starting with her own version of "Fearless" she's remaking her whole discography. Sadly, the reason she's had to take these drastic actions...

A podcast full of reviews, rants, and spoilers.

Nicole’s Headspace: ‘The House’ analysis

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor February 11, 2022

"The House" (2022) on Netflix is a stop-motion anthology horror film filled to the brim with symbolism, metaphors, rats and deep-ridden messages that don't always make the most sense. Still, it's entertaining...

West High introduces new hallway pass

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter February 10, 2022

On Jan. 3 the West High administration introduced a new hallway pass. The blue laminated lanyard is a required accessory when walking through the halls. Adorned with each room number, the pass system was...

Redefining a generation

Isabella Tisdale and Ijin Shim February 9, 2022

WSS investigates why the events that a person sees in their lifetime have a pivotal change on the person they are. WSS staffers Isabella Tisdale '24 and Ijin Shin '24 ask students and staff around the...

A podcast full of reviews, rants, and spoilers.

Nicole’s Headspace: ‘Cowboy Bebop’ live action

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor February 7, 2022

The "Cowboy Bebop" the live-action may be canceled, but that doesn't mean there's nothing else to talk about. Get on to your spaceships because we're in for a journey. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xeuwATANUV4i6uiwrPFMR  

West High Weekly 2.4.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor February 4, 2022

This episode of the Weekly features news anchor Hanah Kitamoto '22 as she recaps Anastasia, registration and more, while Coach Camille gives the winter sports rundown.

Winter volunteering creates community amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor January 27, 2022

As the winter comes to an end, so does one of the most opportune times of the year for volunteering. Numerous opportunities for community service arise during the holiday season. But this year, COVID-19...

Life After a Trojan: From Arganbright Auditorium  to center stage

Life After a Trojan: From Arganbright Auditorium to center stage

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor January 21, 2022

West High alumni Sean Judge '88 sits down for an interview with Life After A Trojan, sharing his story as an actor in the new evolving media business. Judge attended the University of Iowa post-high school...

New year, new West

Ginger McCartney, Artist, Designer January 21, 2022

 

West High Weekly 1.7.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor January 7, 2022

In the first Weekly of 2022, anchor Mohana Sunkara ’23 recaps the wildfire donations, Anastasia rehearsals and more school news, while Assistant Sports Editor Zoe Smith ’24 takes over the winter...

Mic’d Up: Noah DeSaulniers

Owen Aanestad, Mohana Sunkara, and Alaina Greenlee January 4, 2022

In the second episode of Mic'd Up, West Side Story gets a behind-the-scenes look at a varsity basketball game with senior Noah DeSaulniers.

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