• MONDAY 3/31: NO SCHOOL, girls soccer vs. Ankeny Centennial, boys soccer @ CR Washington
  • TUESDAY 4/1: boys track & field @ North Scott
  • WEDNESDAY 4/2: girls golf @ Pleasant Valley Golf Course
  • THURSDAY 4/3: girls soccer @ Cedar Falls
  • FRIDAY 4/4: boys soccer vs. Ankeny Centennial
  • SATURDAY 4/5: boys soccer vs. Valley, girls track & field @ CR Jefferson, boys track & field @ Grimes
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The title screen of the 2023 movie "Priscilla."

“Priscilla”: the real life of America’s sweetheart

Defne Bayman and Tessa Gibson
November 6, 2023
West High seniors must make the difficult choice of whether or not to apply early decision.

Gambling on the rest of your life

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor
November 4, 2023
The true forbidden romance has been hidden for decades because people were too afraid.

L(ove)G(ays)B(eing)T(errible)

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2023
For ages, the mindset of sex = bad has been drilled into our heads. But to the media, it's art. Who's to say is right?

Rated X

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
October 29, 2023
With college admissions on the rise and the recent overturning of affirmative action, Asian Americans are significantly impacted in the new educational and societal landscape.

Equity, not equality

Kamakshee Kuchhal, Lead Print Copy Editor
October 10, 2023
What does a modern Snow White in the 21st century look like exactly?

The snow-white apple of our eyes

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
September 7, 2023
Feelings of despair and confusion fill those in Sudan as the already struggling country turns into a battlefield.

Opinion: The world needs to take action for the people of Sudan

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
June 6, 2023
Behind the glorified facade of the picture-perfect life, South Korean celebrity culture pumps out idols like dolls in a factory.

Culture clash

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
June 2, 2023
Unplanned

Unplanned

Waad Dafalla, Print Reporter
June 1, 2023
While it is stereotypical to hate high school, finding joy in cheesy, cliche, moments make it a bit more enjoyable.

A love letter to West High

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 26, 2023
The West Side Story seniors write about experiences in life before or during high school. Whether it is trees or a parking lot horror story, the tales are endless.

Senior Columns 2023

WSS
May 26, 2023
Using the same algorithm will always get you the same result that people are tired of seeing.

Trigonometry of love

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
May 24, 2023
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