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  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
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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

Emily Hughes '86 reflects on her journey from being a West High student to becoming a lawyer.

Life After a Trojan: from student to teacher

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor December 26, 2020

Emily Hughes '86 graduated from West High in 1986. She went on to the University of Michigan for her undergraduate, then to Yale for her master's. Afterward, she went back to Michigan for law school. When...

The fourth installment of WSS Weebs features Amin Elkeurti '20.

WSS Weebs epsiode 3: Holiday special with Jack Harris

Sam Westergaard and Jack Harris December 21, 2020

In the WSS Weebs holiday special, Sam Westergaard '21 talks with fellow WSS staffer Jack Harris '22.  The two discuss the films of Hayao Myazaki and Studio Ghibli. The West Side Story · WSS Weebs...

Many students at West High had to learn how to manage their ADHD in an online setting.

The ADHD impact

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor December 21, 2020

With school shifted online, many students are finding it harder to focus and get their work done. This is especially true for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental...

Behind the Cover: Detached

Kailey Gee, Hanah Kitamoto, Heidi Du, and Soomin Koh December 18, 2020

In the second installment of Behind the Cover, WSS staffers Kailey Gee ’22, Hanah Kitamoto ’22, Heidi Du ’23 and Soomin Koh ’22 give a behind-the-scenes look into the writing and design process...

In West Side Radio's 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 1: December highlights

Alex Carlon and Renee Gould December 15, 2020

West Side Radio's newest series combines discussion of current events with games, quizzes and off-topic discussion. In this episode of the Breakout Room, WSS staffers Alex Carlon '21 and Renee Gould '22...

Christian Barnes '22 pushes the ball up the court against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

No Cap Recap: winter sports preview with Christian Barnes

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter December 13, 2020

Sports are back. The school district announced on Dec. 11 that students and teachers will return to hybrid learning starting Dec. 14 which allows the start of winter sports. The boys and girls basketball...

Who knows what's going to go down in The Futon?

The Futon: post-quarantine

Alaina Greenlee and Sydney Wildes December 11, 2020

In the first episode of The Futon, Alaina Greenlee '23 and Sydney Wildes '21 discuss everything quarantine: new hobbies, changes in the work place, Netflix recommendations, real-life Fruit Ninja and, of...

West Side Kitchen: 4 breakfast ideas for students

Helelia Wa Kalala and Sydney Wildes December 8, 2020

In this video, WSS staffers Helena Wa Kalala '23 and Sydney Wildes '21 showcase four breakfast ideas perfect for busy students. They make crepes, eggs, french toast and croissants, while emphasizing the...

Anjali Tanna '86 may have started out at West High, but she ended up with a successful career as a musician.

Life After a Trojan: from high school halls to concert halls

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor December 6, 2020

Anjali Tanna graduated from West in 1986. She spent most of her childhood playing and performing music. She developed a love for the cello, and it has led her to a professional career overseas. In this...

Breese in 1996 with the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4.

Life After a Trojan: from Iowa City to soaring to new possibilities

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor November 22, 2020

In this installment of Life After a Trojan, host Paige Albright '23 speaks with Chad Breese '88. Breese graduated from West High School and attended the US Naval Academy. After his college graduation,...

Behind the Cover: Indigenous in ICCSD

In the first episode of Behind the Cover, WSS staffers Kailey Gee '22, Hanah Kitamoto '22, Ella Rosenthal '21 and Rosemary Timmer-Hackert '23 walk through the process of creating the November issue’s...

A look into Japanese food and culture

Annie Schwartz and Helelia Wa Kalala November 18, 2020

While living in America, Nao Oya ’23 stays connected to her Japanese culture through making and eating different Japanese foods.  “We always eat a lot of Japanese food here in America. So that's...

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