The National Scholastic Press Association presented Best of Show awards at the Fall National High School Journalism Convention awards ceremony, Nov. 9 in Philadelphia. Wsspaper.com received second place...

In the wake of a challenging state qualifying meet on Oct. 23, only four of West High’s cross country runners earned spots in the state meet: Michael Hanna '28, Susanna Olson '27, Kate Van Waning '26...

In the evening of Oct. 22, West Orchestras hosted a combined program with the Northwest Junior High orchestras in the Arganbright auditorium. Unlike previous years where all the orchestras would perform...

As teens start making Halloween plans, whether it's a party, trick-or-treating or a movie marathon, the Coralville Public Library is already two steps ahead. The CPL held TeenTober this month in a celebration...

After months of practicing, mock auditions and workshops, 88 West High students traveled to Washington High School for All-State auditions on Oct. 26. After a stressful day of auditions and recalls, 50...

The Iowa High School Press Association recognized both the West Side Story and Trojan Epic yearbook at its state journalism conference Oct. 24. The West Side Story staff was named a 2024 All-Iowa News...

On Oct. 16, the Trojan Marching Band traveled to Liberty High School to play in the Corridor Marching Classic alongside marching bands from West Branch, West Liberty, Clear Creek Amana, City and Liberty....

After racing in the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) Super Meet last week, the girls cross country team returned to compete at the MVC Mississippi Divisional at Seminole Valley Park in Cedar Rapids...

As the marching season comes to a close with only one football game left, the West High bands have been up to other things behind the scenes. Behind the dancing, intricate drills and pop songs, members...

Spirit Week While other Homecoming festivities were underway, students and staff participated in Spirit Week from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4. Throughout the week, students were encouraged to partake in dress-up...

Football  The football team has experienced ups and downs throughout the start of their season, currently standing with a 2-2 record as of Sept. 20. Their first game was held on Aug. 30, where they fell...

Were you paying attention to the news this September? West Side Story is here to test your memory of news events and viral moments from this month. Can you get a perfect score, or will your score be one...