Upcoming events
  • Walk it out- Saturday in Auditorium
  • Girls soccer vs. Wash- Tuesday @home
  • Drake Relays this weekend- Drake Stadium
  • Class president elections later this week
  • Choir trip to Chicago- Thursday-Saturday
The student news source of Iowa City West High

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

Many West High students traveled to Des Moines to compete in the State Leadership Conference. 

Photo courtesy of Abbie Weipert.

Business Professionals of America compete at the State Leadership Conference

Olivia Dachtler, Photographer February 28, 2018

Each year, West High’s Business Professionals of America travel to the state conference in Des Moines. This year, many of the competing students placed and will move on to Dallas, Texas for nationals....

Good Time Company performers pose at the end of their opening song during the Spring Swing show at West High on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Show choirs cap off season with Spring Swing show

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor February 27, 2018

Amidst many bright smiles and teary eyes, West High show choirs put on one final show in the Arganbright Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 25. This annual "Spring Swing" show was comprised of performances...

Senator Bernie Sanders meets with Iowans in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Feb. 23 to advocate for repealing President Donald Trumps tax plan.

High school students draw inspiration from Bernie Sanders rally

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor February 27, 2018

Iowans got a chance to “Feel the Bern” once again when Vermont Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returned to Iowa on Friday, Feb. 23. Though Sanders was initially only expected...

The drive team consisting of (from left) Rachel Ding 19, Eman Elsheikh 18 and Jeongwoo Seo 18 add blocks to the cryptobox during a match on Feb. 24th.

FTC Robotics participate in State Competition

Ivan Badovinac, Photographer, Videographer February 27, 2018

The West High FTC robotics team, Trobotix 8696, participated in the Iowa State FTC Competition in Coralville on February 23-24. They were one of the 48 best teams in Iowa to compete at this competition...

Wind Ensemble features guest conductor

Wind Ensemble features guest conductor

Sean Brown, Photographer February 26, 2018

Permissive topics will stay in secretarys contracts

Permissive topics will stay in secretary’s contracts

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

An elementary student breaks his finger. A flustered high schooler forgets their locker combination. A misbehaving student needs a playmate. Who handles all these situations? In schools, secretaries...

Students write letters to Iowas senators in Washington D.C. after school on Thursday, Feb. 22.  The meeting was organized by student group SASS.

Tragedy in Florida leads to activism in Johnson County

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2018

Parkland and Iowa City are 1,442 miles away from each other, but they have been united, along with the rest of the country, in mourning the 17 lives lost in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas...

This drawing by Iowa City West senior Madi Wehmeyer is one of 24 pieces of student-created art on display at Veridian Credit Union’s Coralville branch as part of the credit union’s ArtShare, a program designed to celebrate the talent of local student artists. The full collection will be unveiled at the branch on February 26 from 5-6 p.m.

Iowa City West and Marion among 10 high schools showcased in Veridian’s ArtShare

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2018

Iowa City West and Marion high schools are two of ten schools participating this year in ArtShare, a program by Veridian Credit Union to recognize and celebrate the talent of local student artists. Each...

Milo, the dog, hangs out in the library with students during lunch to help ease students stress from finals.

Milo visits West, relieves stress

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2018

On Thursday, Feb. 23 students meet Milo, a golden doodle dog, in the library during their lunch hour. Milo came to help students cope with the stress of finals week. The schedule for the rest of finals...

West Singers kick off their performance at ACDA on Friday, Feb. 16.

West Singers attend ACDA conference in Chicago

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor February 22, 2018

West Singers were one of three high school choirs in the midwest to attend ACDA conference. Click here for more photos from GTC's and Showtime's performance at the Great River Competition.

GTC finishes their second song I Feel Better/Find My Way on Saturday, Feb. 17.

GTC and Showtime attend Great River Competition

Pareen Mhatre, Photo Editor, Online Managing Editor February 22, 2018

GTC placed 5th runner-up and were awarded as the best band, while Showtime placed first runner-up at the Great River Competition. Click here for more photos from West Singers' performance at...

SASS event to promote youth political involvement

SASS event to promote youth political involvement

Alyson Kuennen and Fatima Kammona February 22, 2018

The Students Against School Shootings (SASS), a newly founded group of West and City High students petitioning for stricter gun regulations, will provide a place for students to voice their concerns to...

Load More Stories
Donate to West Side Story
$1400
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal

Activate Search
The student news source of Iowa City West High
News