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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

Before COVID-19 shutdowns, Theatre West staged shows like "West Side Story" and "Sweeney Todd" with live audiences.

Dancing into the spotlight

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor April 21, 2018

A hush falls across the theater as the lights dim. The audience awaits the commencement of the school musical,“West Side Story." Last year, Theatre West put on a performance of "Les Miserables," a famously...

A poster for "The Miracle Season" sits on a table during a book signing.

The Miracle Season

Jenna Wang, Editorial Editor April 16, 2018

On Sunday, March 18, hundreds of community members arrived at the Englert Theatre for the red-carpeted hometown screening premiere of “The Miracle Season,” a movie that chronicles the story of the...

Chic and on fleek

Chic and on fleek

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2018

Prom season is made up of ‘promposals’ all over Instagram, group dinners and glamorous outfits. For some students, however, the pressure to buy an expensive gown for the occasion adds stress to...

Over thirty million people of all ages and genders in the US suffer from an eating disorder (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders).

Eating disorders

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor April 8, 2018

You start counting calories. 2,000 a day, then 1,500, then 1,000. You count lower and lower until you get to the point where you are eating less than 500 calories a day and burning off more through excessive...

Walk It Out snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor April 4, 2018

On Saturday, March 31 students celebrated diversity through Walk It Out, a multicultural fashion show.

Dasia Taylor '21 holds up her fist during a tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement on Saturday, March 31.

Walk It Out celebrates West’s diversity

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor April 2, 2018

Students and families gathered in the West High cafeteria on Saturday, March 31 to enjoy the second annual Walk It Out. Sophia Chen ’19, one of the leaders of the event, commented on what the event...

How to: study for finals

How to: study for finals

Mary Vander Weg and Fenna Semken April 1, 2018

Studying. Many despise it and few excel in it. Whether you struggle with memorizing facts and dates, you’re pulling all-nighters to cram, or you simply hate studying with a passion, these studying hacks...

Fill in the blank stories became popular with Mad Libs, where people wrote in words pictured in the photo.

April Fool’s Day: create your own story

Reagan Hart, Reporter, Distribution Manager April 1, 2018
On April Fool’s Day it can be hard to come up with a good prank, so for fun, why not create your own story? All you need are some imaginative words and you have a great story. Simply fill out the boxes with the type of word suggested. For the best results, don’t read the story until after you fill out the blanks.
Micah Frisbie '20 jumps in the air as he tries to stop the ball on Friday, March 30.

Boys soccer hosts Iowa City West Trojan Classic

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 31, 2018

Cedar Rapids Washington, Davenport Assumption, Iowa City City High, Muscatine, Linn-Mar, Urbandale, Iowa City West, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial participated in the Iowa City West Trojan Classic. West...

Art teacher Maggie Yocius painted the lunar cycle with cabbage juice.

West Side Radio: waiting for Vine 2 while watching the internet

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap March 30, 2018

Subscribe to West Side Radio on iTunes and never miss an episode. To learn more about a specific topic from this week’s episode, click the links below: Austin, TX bombings Vine 2 Stephen...

How to: make mochi ice cream balls

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor March 29, 2018

Traditionally eaten during Japanese New Year, mochi ice cream balls have a rich history and making them is an exemplary way to spend time with friends and family. This hands-on recipe serves as a great...

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