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Abbie Callahan 20 shows off the set of the popular music competition reality show. (Courtesy of Abbie Callahan)

WSS reporter moves to blind audition round of “The Voice”

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter October 8, 2017

13 million people around the country crowd around their TVs Monday and Tuesday night to witness who will thrive on "The Voice". Abbie Callahan '20 may be one of them. It all began when Callahan submitted...

Leslie Odom Jr. sings Hamilton song, The Room Where it Happens on stage during his concert.

Leslie Odom Jr. performs at Hancher

Maddi Shinall and Anjali Huynh October 6, 2017

Leslie Odom Jr. returned to Iowa City to perform in a free concert at Hancher on Sunday, Oct. 1.  The concert took place on Hancher's lawn as a part of their 45th anniversary season. Following...

The National Scholastic Press Association recognizes two WSS pieces in its annual Multimedia Story of the Year contest. Living with RETT syndrome is a finalist in the Multimedia Feature Story of the Year contest, and Students lead anti-hate protest, work to end discrimination is a finalist in the Multimedia News Story of the Year contest.

National Scholastic Press Association recognizes WSS in Multimedia Story of the Year contest

October 4, 2017

The National Scholastic Press Association recognized two West Side Story pieces as finalists in its annual Multimedia Story of the Year contest. Each piece is one of 10 finalists nationwide in its...

Food pantry gives back to the community with free meal

Food pantry gives back to the community with free meal

Mary Vander Weg, Online Graphic Designer October 3, 2017

‘Give food, give hope’ was the slogan at the Sept. 29th free community meal in Coralville. For the third time this year, the Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry and the Coralville library paired up to...

Erica Mundt received the IAPHERD award, which recognizes PE teachers who are making a difference through their teaching.

West PE teacher wins noteworthy award

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor September 30, 2017

Mundt’s selection for Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Teacher of the Year award (IAPHERD) brings forth recognition for her hard work and evokes positive change in...

Alyson Kuennen is one of 10 finalists nationwide in NSPAs News Photo of the Year contest for this photo taken at a sit-in protest in the West High Commons in November 2016.

WSS photographer 1 of 10 finalists in national News Photo of the Year contest

September 28, 2017

While driving and jamming out to “Go Gina” by SZA, the realization that West Side Story News Editor and Photographer, Alyson Kuennen, was one of 10 finalists nationwide in the National Scholastic Press...

FlexiSCHED available to students for AFT request

FlexiSCHED available to students for AFT request

Alyson Kuennen, News Editor, Photographer September 27, 2017

Students can request teachers for AFT starting today, Sept. 27. Following this link, students can sign into their FlexiSCHED by using their school Google account. Students should request teachers ahead...

Pump It Up cafe

Nick Pryor, Anchor, Feature and News Producer September 27, 2017

Over the summer, West's BPA club worked to turn an old computer lab into the new and improved Pump It Up cafe. Here's a look at what they do, and what the cafe has to offer. If you're interested in...

Byamangu Omari 20 smiles as he sings 24K Magic by Bruno Mars.

Best Buddies start year on a sweet note

Alyson Kuennen, News Editor, Photographer September 25, 2017

Ice cream, board games and Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” made for a lively start to the year for Best Buddies last Wednesday, Sept. 20 in the freshman commons.  A welcoming environment for all,...

Magician Nate Staniforth performs his final and favorite trick at the Englert Theatre for the Green Room on Sept. 11.

The Green Room opens its doors

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2017

This semester, the University of Iowa is conducting an educational program new to Iowa City. The Green Room, an inclusive community wide class, takes place Monday nights this fall at the Englert Theatre...

50 years of excellence celebrated

50 years of excellence celebrated

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2017

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> West High will celebrate their 50th anniversary...

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