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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...

March for our lives snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 24, 2018

On Saturday, March 24 the Iowa City community came together to protest against gun violence.

Members of Students Against School Shootings (SASS), hold up a March for our lives banner as they make their way to the Pentacrest on March 24. Nick Pryor 18, one of the leaders of SASS, was impressed by how many people came out in the snow. It was a nightmare driving downtown, and yet nearly a thousand people came out to support the movement,” Pryor said.

March for our lives

Kara Wagenknecht and Sadie Rhomberg March 24, 2018

“Not one more, not one more” could be heard throughout downtown Iowa City on Saturday, March 24, as hundreds of people marched to the Pentacrest in protest of gun violence. Members of SASS, Students...

Fenna Semken 18 dances in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade in 2016 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. During the parade, Champagne Academy of Irish Dance passes out candy and dances on street corners. In 2016, they won best costume in the parade.

West Side Radio: Shamrocks and Oscar shocks

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap March 16, 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: The Oscars DACA Parkland shooting March...

How to: procrastinate

March 11, 2018

West Side Story covers a very important topic. The issue of school work, and how to deal with it in the best possible ways. We guide you through many different types of procrastinating, and let you decide...

Jake Anderson 18 holds up the runner-up trophy at the end of the game on Friday, March 9.

Boys basketball plunge in state championship

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 11, 2018

West faced Cedar Falls in the state championship game. The Trojans fell 45-65 and finished their season 21-5. Patrick McCaffery '19 and Seybian Sims '18 were both awarded with positions on the all-tournament...

Seasonal crossword: Spring

Seasonal crossword: Spring

Teya Kerns and Ting Gao March 9, 2018

With spring break right around the corner, many West students are eager to get outside. In the spirit of the weather, spend time outdoors while working on West Side Story’s spring crossword puzzle. Link...

Would You Rather #3

Eman Elsheikh, Videographer March 8, 2018

The third installment of the "Would You Rather" saga. Join Mason Wang in the hallways of West High as he asks unsuspecting passersby crazy "Would You Rather" questions.

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