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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

Occupy Iowa City

Zora Hurst December 13, 2011

The Occupy Iowa City movement isn't just about the economy, or redistribution of wealth. It's about people and their stories. Against the frigid backdrop of College Green Park, Connor McCallum, Tyler Paintin,...

Free West Side Story app now available

December 12, 2011

Stay connected to all of West High's clubs and events directly on your smartphone. Whether you're keeping up to date on your favorite clubs, promoting and submitting your own news, or WSS articles/videos...

John Bourjaily: A+ Achiever

Zora Hurst December 12, 2011

John Bourjaily ’12, a senior at Iowa City West High School, has achieved numerous feats that on their own would deserve recognition, but combined are awe-inspiring in their diversity. “John...

West Side Story wins Pacemaker: only school in Iowa to win award, 1 of 7 newsmagazines worldwide

West Side Story wins Pacemaker: only school in Iowa to win award, 1 of 7 newsmagazines worldwide

November 21, 2011

West High’s 2010-2011 West Side Story staff won a Pacemaker at the National Scholastic Press Association’s national high school journalism conference Saturday. West High is the only school in the state...

Kaylee Richmond

Shamis November 18, 2011

Natalie Koberna

Shamis November 16, 2011

West volleyball defeats rival, back to back state champs

Leah November 14, 2011

Third times a charm is probably one saying that was running through the heads of the City High volleyball team on Saturday as they hoped to beat the defending state champion, West High, in the finals of...

Lucas Brenneman

Shamis November 10, 2011

Pictures by Lucas Brenneman  

Mitch Gross campaigns for Coralville City Council

Blake November 6, 2011

Politics is starting to heat up again with the upcoming caucuses and the presidential election in 2012. However, politicians aren’t just campaigning in Washington; local hopefuls are finding supporters...

Grand prize for West High?

Brenna October 25, 2011

A new car. Hundreds of video games. A person can buy a lot with $50,000. The real question is: what can a school do with that much money? Ever since September 23rd, West High has been in the running for...

Phil Hansen of Synesi listens as 15-20 community members express their opinions on the inner workings of the ICCSD at a forum held at City High Oct. 17.

Small but dedicated ICCSD forum held Oct. 17

Eleanor October 18, 2011

You haven’t been in the Iowa City Community School District for long if you haven’t heard about redistricting controversies. And you haven’t really been in the district if you haven’t been...

Teen gallery sees great turnout

Olive October 12, 2011

Here in Iowa City, it's easy to take the nickname 'City of Literature' for granted. Yes yes, there is the Iowa Writers Workshop.. our rich traditions.. the Iowa City Public Library. Yes, Iowa City is special....

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