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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

How to: survive high school

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)....

Hitting all the right notes

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...

From Trojans to Bolts

Eman Elsheikh, Videographer October 10, 2017

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. sings Hamilton song, The Room Where it Happens on stage during his concert.

Leslie Odom Jr. performs at Hancher

Maddi Shinall and Anjali Huynh October 6, 2017

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...

Fashion Friday: Hannah Luce 18

Fashion Friday: Hannah Luce ’18

Olivia Dachtler, Photographer October 6, 2017

Hannah's instagram

Language learning tips

Jessica Doyle and Kristina Rosebrook October 5, 2017

Here are some more language learning tips for those who are really motivated: 22 TIPS FOR LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE If you are learning French and want to travel to France, this article about one...

Boxer vs. black belt

Boxer vs. black belt

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...

Cole Mabry 19 and Dillon Doyle 18 point to indicate that Nick Biancuzzo 19 intercepted the ball on Friday, Sep. 29.

Trojans shut down Burlington

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor October 3, 2017

On Friday, Sep. 29 the football team traveled to Burlington, where they extended their winning streak. The final score was 49-0.

Due to the obsession with smart phones, many have suggested that social media has harmful effects. The social media detox has been a recent developing trend and solution to the smart phone craze.

Surviving 7 days without my phone

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...

Summer success: Ruby Martin 18

Summer success: Ruby Martin ’18

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...

Rylee Fay 20 saves the ball in the game against Jefferson on Sept. 26.

Varsity volleyball falls to Jefferson on senior night

Kara Wagenknecht and Alyson Kuennen September 30, 2017

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 celebrates 50 years of excellence.

Samalya Thenuwara, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2017

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. 

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