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Thayer Abu-Hijleh 22 and Camille Gretter 23 dive into the myths and theories in Iowa.

WSS Investigates: William Smith

Camille Gretter and Thayer Abu-Hijleh April 16, 2021

In the newest installment of WSS Investigates, Thayer Abu-Hijleh '22 and Camille Gretter '23 dive deep into the mystery of William Smith, a founder of Mormonism. William Smith was famous for his quarrels...

Who knows whats going to go down in The Futon?

The Futon: Three’s not a crowd

Alaina Greenlee, Sydney Wildes, and Sidney Nash April 9, 2021

Believe it or not, the Futon crew tried to stay on one topic in this episode. Thankfully, Sydney's segment transition skills came in clutch. From newly adult tickets all the way to Girl Scout cookies,...

This episode of Life After a Trojan features Nate Kaeding 00.

Life After a Trojan: From Trojan Field to SoFi Stadium

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor April 7, 2021

As far as football infamy at West High, the legacy of Nate Kaeding '00 carries on. During his time at West he won state soccer titles and set a school record while kicking for the football team. After...

Luca Chackalackal 22 makes a play on the ball while playing doubles against Cedar Falls on April 6.

No cap recap: spring sports are back

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter April 7, 2021

On this episode of the No Cap Recap... After falling victim to COVID-19 just a year ago, the spring sport athletes and coaches are back for another chance to compete in the sports they have missed so...

The fourth installment of WSS Weebs features Amin Elkeurti 20.

WSS Weebs episode 4: The return with Amin Elkeurti ’20

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer April 2, 2021

WSS Weebs is back after a three-month hiatus. In this episode, Sam Westergaard '21 interviews former West High student Amin Elkeurti '20 and discusses Japanese role-playing games.

Video games IRL

Alaina Greenlee and Sydney Wildes April 2, 2021

Have you ever wondered what video games would be like in real life? Well, look no further, because WSS staffers Alaina Greenlee '23 and Sydney Wildes '21 have brought a few popular video games into our...

In West Side Radios newest podcast, Renee Gould 22 and Alex Carlon 21 join a panel of journalists to discuss current events and so much more.

The Breakout Room episode 3: March highlights

Alex Carlon and Renee Gould April 1, 2021

In the March episode of The Breakout Room, hosts Alex Carlon '21 and Renee Gould '22, along with guests, discuss everything from climate change to sports to anti-Asian violence. 

Seung-Min Kim covered President Donald Trump extensively.

Life After A Trojan: From the West newsroom to the White House press room

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor March 2, 2021

Seung Min Kim, a 2003 graduate of West High, got her start in journalism writing for the athletics section for the West Side Story. Her career has been one of many journalists' dreams, working for Politico...

Students predict 2021 fashion trends

Alex Carlon and Helelia Wa Kalala March 1, 2021

2020 saw the return of countless trends from years past. Flannel shirts, cropped puffer coats and polo collar sweaters all got a second life in a year where '90s fashion reigned supreme. These blasts from...

Abigail Buckwalter 01 talks a career in marketing and being a lifelong learner.

Life After a Trojan: A forever student

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor February 26, 2021

Abigail Buckwalter graduated in 2001, attended and the University of Wisconsin, and graduated with degrees in both Journalism and African  Studies. She would then receive her MBA from Colombia University...

Bag and Baggage  is about students at Iowa City West High School and their experiences with different race-related topics.

Bag and Baggage: The model minority myth

Zaira Ahmad and Athena Wu February 25, 2021

Bag and Baggage is a podcast discussing West students and their experiences with race. In this first episode, hosts Zaira Ahmad ’24 and Athena Wu ’24 look at the model minority myth and how its effects...

In West Side Radios newest podcast, Renee Gould 22 and Alex Carlon 21 join a panel of journalists to discuss current events and so much more.

The Breakout Room episode 2: February highlights

Alex Carlon and Renee Gould February 23, 2021

In the February episode of The Breakout Room, hosts Alex Carlon '21 and Renee Gould '22, along with guest Paige Albright '23, discuss everything from ICCSD staff vaccinations to United States infrastructure.

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