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Mysteries of West High Ep. 1: The fourth floor

Mysteries of West High Ep. 1: The fourth floor

Maggie Terry, Reporter March 28, 2017

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, the Mysteries of West High, where we investigate the strange and unknown of this high school. For the inaugural episode, we uncovered the story behind the...

Natalie Roetlin 18 and Evan Flitz 18 pose together at the Voxman Music Building in their casual outfit.

Fashion Friday: Natalie Roetlin and Evan Flitz

George Liu, Videographer, Anchor March 24, 2017

  Athletes Natalie Roetlin ’18 and Evan Flitz ’18 let their passion for sports define who they are and what they wear. The athletic look of their outfits make them feel comfortable and...

Fashion Friday: Elizabeth Burns

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter March 17, 2017

  WSS: How would you describe your style? EB: I wear such random things. I don’t stick to one style. It’s a bunch of stuff. Some days I like to dress very girly and sometimes I like to...

For this weeks Fashion Friday, West Side Story features Ahjiahna Walker-Garcia 20.

Fashion Friday: Ahjiahna Walker-Gracia ’20

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor March 11, 2017

WSSPodcast Episode 1: Anne Schularick

WSSPodcast Episode 1: Anne Schularick

Prateek Raikwar, Print Profiles Editor February 26, 2017

In this episode, English Language Learners teacher Anne Schularick speaks about her experiences around the world that have inspired her to become an ELL teacher.  

10 best films of 2016

10 best films of 2016

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor January 25, 2017

Although 2016 wasn’t necessarily groundbreaking, it was an interesting year for film to be sure. As usual, it wasn’t until the summer season started to creep in that the market became saturated —...

A crowd of marchers fight for a range of issues, but as a whole, they are protesting against President Donald Trump, who was sworn in yesterday.

Photo Gallery: Women’s March on Chicago

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor January 22, 2017

Fashion to the rescue

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor January 8, 2017

What began as a collaboration between the Iowa Fashion Project (IFP) and Friends of the Animal Center Foundation (FACF) became a reality, as twelve dogs gathered on Dec. 16 to make their debut entrance...

Leela Mahajan 20 (left) and Olivia Barker 20 (right) have been close friends for the past seven years.

Fashion and friendship Friday: Leela Mahajan & Olivia Barker

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor December 2, 2016

Maddie Molina 19 sits on a bench in downtown Iowa City, showing her outfit (jacket from American Eagle, shirt from American Apparel, jeans from American Eagle, paired with Adidas Superstars)

Fashion Friday: Maddie Molina

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor November 18, 2016

West Side Story: How would you describe your style? Maddie Molina: It's not really a set style. I wear a lot of different kind of things, like I'll get in the mood to wear 70's stuff or I'll wear...

Fashion Friday: Sidney Kout

Fashion Friday: Sidney Kout

Olivia Dachtler, Photographer September 23, 2016

West Side Story: What motivates you to get up and ready in the morning? Sidney Kout: I pick my outfits out every morning the morning before so I wake up and it’s right there, ready for me. WSS:...

The cast of 21 Guaranteed Ways to Get Detention.

Budding actors shine in “21 Ways to Guarantee Detention”

Junhee Lee, Mason Wang August 10, 2016

Created with flickr slideshow.   While “21 Guaranteed Ways to Get Detention” follows the mischief of the wild and troublesome students of the fictional McKinley Grove High, the play...

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