• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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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
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, WSS Intern
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
Gabriella Esch '23 started using mobility aids her junior year of high school.

Yes, I can walk

Gabriella Esch, Guest Columnist
May 11, 2023
Feelings of despair and confusion fill those in Sudan as the already struggling country turns into a battlefield.

Guest column: Jinann’s Visit to Palestine

Jinann Abudagga, WSS student
May 11, 2023
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