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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

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. 

Attempting homemade pie garland

Grace Christopher, Broadcast Managing Editor September 28, 2017

The student section throws flour in the air after the first kickoff.

West cruises past Prairie for homecoming win

Pareen Mhatre and September 27, 2017

On Sept 22, 2017, the football team won their homecoming game against Cedar Rapids Prairie 48-28. This game makes their season record 5-0.

Pump It Up cafe

Nick Pryor, Anchor, Feature and News Producer September 27, 2017

Over the summer, West's BPA club worked to turn an old computer lab into the new and improved Pump It Up cafe. Here's a look at what they do, and what the cafe has to offer. If you're interested in...

Trump speaks to the people of Cedar Rapids, IA last summer in July.

The era of Trump

Ting Gao, Reporter September 26, 2017

Even before Donald Trump became president, he had been the focus of the nation’s attention. And why not? He’s a showman by trade, an ex-reality TV star and now the President of the United States. However,...

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