Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
• October 10, 2017
Let’s face it: the first year of high school is rough. You can’t fit anything in your shoebox-sized locker. The lunch line is crowded and you can never find a good spot unless you cut (which is illegal)....
Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter
• October 10, 2017
Beloved former West High choir teacher Jeff Knutson may now be in Waukee, but that doesn’t mean you should mistrust the man who has filled in his position. Luigi Enriquez, a recent graduate of Luther...
On Aug. 23rd, Liberty High opened up its doors to 754 students eager to start the year at a brand-new school. Many of Liberty’s students and faculty came from West High, including principal Scott Kibby....
Leslie Odom Jr. returned to Iowa City to perform in a free concert at Hancher on Sunday, Oct. 1. The concert took place on Hancher's lawn as a part of their 45th anniversary season.
Following...
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Mason Wang, Broadcast Copy Editor
• October 4, 2017
Hieu Nguyen '18 , a boxer, and Soren Schmidt '18, a black belt in Taekwondo, planned a casual boxing match on Friday, September 22, at the ICOR boxing ring. West Side Story talked to both of their crews...
Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor
• October 2, 2017
Realizing your phone is not by your side immediately elicits fear and panic, along with a mad-search through your bag and pockets. After asking all of your friends and the people around you if they’ve...
Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• October 2, 2017
Already a world-class athlete. Already an international champion. Already a prospect for the 2020 Olympics. And only a senior in high school.
Ruby Martin ’18 hadn’t even started her junior year...
New black uniforms were showcased on senior night to kick off the last home game against Jefferson High School on Sept. 26. West lost 3-0, but friends, family and teammates celebrated senior night with...
West High hosts celebration in honor of their 50th year. West Side Story brings you the highlights. Click here to see the full West High Weekly news show.