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...
Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Matt Degner alerted families via email May 27 that despite the HF 847 law no longer allowing schools to require masks, the district will continue to follow...
Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
• May 26, 2021
Early this May, a bill was proposed that would limit diversity training in schools and government groups in Iowa. This bill was passed in the Iowa House of Representatives at 53 to 35 and the Iowa Senate...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• May 26, 2021
As the school year comes to a close, the weekly news this week is covering all of the need to know events for the week of May 25th. Including the starting of summer sports, the continuation AP testing,...