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Kennedy white out game 2015

Kennedy white out game 2015

Paige Brazina, Design Editor August 28, 2015

West and Cedar Rapids Kennedy have started a tradition of a Thursday night football game to begin the year. This breaks up the constant Friday night lights atmosphere, but it is much more than just a strange...

Whos running

Who’s running

Maggie Terry, Reporter June 1, 2015

Every day it seems someone new is announcing they are running for president in 2016. It can be hard to keep them straight so here is a handy chart with everyone who has declared so far. Hover over...

West alums prank goes viral

West alum’s prank goes viral

Allie Biscupski, Online Managing Editor May 27, 2015

When Curt Oren posted a picture of an ongoing prank between him and his friend, he never anticipated the post going viral. “It started out as this silly little joke between Ben [Crouse] and I, and...

West High Weekly (May 11-15)

West High Weekly (May 11-15)

May 14, 2015

Covering what is happening at West High School. If you or your club would like to be featured, email us.

May 12 ICCSD school board meeting : live coverage

May 12 ICCSD school board meeting : live coverage

Allie Biscupski, Online Managing Editor May 12, 2015

Compiled by Allie Biscupski and Avery Smith CORRECTION: Tuyet Baruah was originally written with the last name 'Dorau'. Story updated 5/13/15 7:57 p.m. The ICCSD will hold a school board meeting...

West Side Story staff wins 22 writing, design and photo awards from IHSPA

West Side Story staff wins 22 writing, design and photo awards from IHSPA

May 11, 2015

West Side Story staffers won 22 awards in the Iowa High School Press Association’s writing, design and photography contest. The newspaper staff received three first place awards: Eleanor Ho...

IHSPA deems WSS Design Ed Iowas designer of the year

IHSPA deems WSS Design Ed Iowa’s designer of the year

May 8, 2015

The Iowa High School Press Association named Jaycie Weathers '15 as Iowa's Designer of the Year in their annual contest. Weathers is the West Side Story's Design Editor and the only person in the state...

IHSPA names 3 WSS staffers Emerging Journalists finalists

IHSPA names 3 WSS staffers Emerging Journalists finalists

May 8, 2015

Pictured above left to right: Isabelle Robles, Michael Moonjely and Allie Biscupski. The Iowa High School Press Association named Allie Biscupski '17, Michael Moonjely '17 and Isabelle Robles '17...

Community remembers Austin Flash Schroeder

Community remembers Austin “Flash” Schroeder

Allie Biscupski, Online Managing Editor May 1, 2015

Compiled by Allie Biscupski. [View the story "Community remembers "Flash". " on Storify]

Student meets with presidential candidate

Student meets with presidential candidate

Isabelle Robles, Digital Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2015

On Friday, April 24 students attended a speech of presidential candidate Carly Fiorina from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 3ohop in Coralville. The previous CEO of Hewlett-Packard is a Republican candidate for the...

The IV league

The IV league

Cameron Cook, Reporter / Videographer April 13, 2015

West students donated blood on April 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. by the auditorium, increasing the chances for life of those who are in need. “I’m a healthy teenager who has the ability to [donate blood]...

West High Weekly (Mar 30-Apr 3)

West High Weekly (Mar 30-Apr 3)

April 2, 2015

Our news broadcast keeps you updated on all that's happening at West High this week. If you want to be featured in West High Weekly email us at [email protected]

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