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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

ELL students roast marshmallows over the fire at their after-school event on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Bonding over the bonfire

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2018

Pumpkins, paint supplies, marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate occupied the tables under the pavilion at Willow Creek Park. On Wednesday, Oct. 24 English Language Learner (ELL) students and...

A group of freshman girls sit in Ms. Heads classroom, bundled up in long pants, and jackets to keep warm.

Burst water pipe means no heat at West

Alex Carlon, Online Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2018

West students and parents received a text message last night warning them of cold conditions in most classrooms resulting from a burst water pipe. The message read, "Burst water pipe results in no heat...

Everything you need to know about Homecoming

Everything you need to know about Homecoming

Sidney Kiersch, Online Graphic Designer October 10, 2018

Heroes of Troy candidates stand together after Student Senate announcement.

Student Senate announces candidates for Heroes of Troy

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor October 9, 2018

Following the nomination process last week, Student Senate announced West High’s first batch of Heroes of Troy today. These homecoming court candidates were selected based on both quantity and quality...

A collage of the award-winning work.

National Scholastic Press Association recognizes WSS in national Portfolio, Story and Illustration of the Year contests

October 9, 2018

The National Scholastic Press Association recognized two West Side Story staffers as finalists in its Portfolio of the Year contest. 2018 graduate Samalya Thenuwara is one of five finalists in the...

Senior class president and vice announced

Senior class president and vice announced

Fatima Kammona, News Editor October 1, 2018

Last week the class of 2019 voted for who would be the class president and vice president. A total of 18 candidates were running. Nine for vice and nine for president. In the end, Emma Koch ´19 won...

Graphic by Sidney Kiersch

Rumor Patrol: Homecoming

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor September 25, 2018

HOMECOMING COURT TO ELIMINATE KING AND QUEEN TITLES ALONG WITH KEY GENDER LABELS, INTRODUCE MORE INCLUSIVE ‘HEROES OF TROY’ CANDIDATES Student Senate has elected to restructure the 2018 West High...

Students sit in the hallways during the tornado warning on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Tornado Warning sends students to the hallway and gym

Fatima Kammona, News Editor September 25, 2018

At 1:39, principal Gregg Shoultz went on the intercom to announce that there was a tornado warning and instructed students to evacuate classes and go to the lower level hallways and gym. With no further...

Art by Frances Dai

Meet candidates for senior class president and vice president

Fatima Kammona, News Editor September 24, 2018

From September 24-28 seniors can vote for 2018-19 class and vice president. Click on each profile to read why you should vote for them.

Students raise their hands in the air to grab a West High towel on Friday, Sept. 21.

West High holds assembly FTK

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor September 21, 2018

West High School Dance Marathon (WHSDM) held a pep assembly accompanied by the marching band, cheerleaders and dance team on Friday, Sept. 21. WHSDM discussed the annual gold out game being held tonight...

Local radio station visits West High for Tailgate Tour

Local radio station visits West High for Tailgate Tour

Annabel Hendrickson, Copy Editor September 19, 2018

West High will be one of the stops for Z102.9’s High School Tailgate Tour 2018 this Friday, Sept. 21. The Tailgate will take place in the courtyard directly after school, and will last until about 5...

All classrooms went dark in the school when the power went out on Sept. 18, 2018.

Power outage interrupts class

Marta Leira, Print Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2018

At 11:19 a.m. this morning, a power outage occurred at West High due to a thunderstorm. The power returned but went out again at 11:51 a.m. It was then restored at around 11:56 a.m. Both the WiFi and...

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