Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
• September 15, 2021
Pancake Day, originally scheduled for Oct. 23, is canceled.
The annual event is one of two major fundraising sources for the Iowa City Athletic Booster Club (ICAB), the other being stadium cleanup,...
The Student Government is going to replace what used to be known as the Student Senate. The new organization will still create policies and initiatives for West, but the representatives of the organization...
Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
• September 14, 2021
On Sept. 8, the COVID-19 quarantine policy was changed in all junior high and high schools across the Iowa City Community School District. Quarantine procedures at the elementary schools will remain the...
Laney Prelle, Profiles Editor
• September 13, 2021
On Aug. 30th, an online petition to dissolve the fraternity Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) from the University of Iowa’s campus circulated. The petition claimed that two fraternity members sexually assaulted...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• September 12, 2021
As the dust of starting the new school year is settling, the most important news can just miss you, the weekly wrap offers the most important headlines for the students of West, in a short podcast keeping...
Theatre West is putting on both a fall and spring musical this year. "Footloose", the fall musical, is holding auditions from Sept. 8-10. Vocal auditions will be held on Sept. 8 in the choir room from...
Many support activities and resources have been set up for students this summer. Mental health support numbers to call are available through the CommUnity Crisis Center. The Grab and Go lunch services...
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the experimental drug Aducanumab for early phases of Alzheimer's disease. Aducanumab, or Aduhelm, is the first drug that has been approved...
The WSS asked students various questions concerning their thoughts and experiences with getting vaccinated.
West Side Story: Did you have any doubts about getting vaccinated?
Miles Davies...
What are common side effects after getting vaccinated?
According to the CDC, common side effects following vaccination include fatigue, headaches, chills, nausea and fever. It’s also common to have...
Coronavirus updates
According to the CDC, fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks or social distance in multiple circumstances. This is a result of the efficacy of the vaccines...
A brand new live broadcast hit the screens of West High during homeroom on March 4. This broadcast is called GGTV and was created by the students and teachers of the Green and Gold Academy. The live streams...
