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West Side Story
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
Secondhand problems

Secondhand problems

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
May 23, 2022
A court artist sketch shows Amber Heard giving evidence, as ex-husband Johnny Depp looks on. By Julia Quenzler

Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard: What the trial really stands for

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
May 20, 2022
In the column series’ finale, Helen Zhang ’22 reflects on how being part of West Side Story has impacted her.

Helen’s Hot Takes: Epilogue

Helen Zhang, Print Columns Editor
May 19, 2022
WSS Intern Reem Kirja ’25 explains Arab culture and contributions.

A beginner’s guide to Arab culture

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
April 30, 2022
Columns Editor Helen Zhang ’22 discusses the importance of recognizing toxic positivity and how to avoid it.

Helen’s Hot Takes: Problematic positivity

Helen Zhang, Print Columns Editor
April 27, 2022
The covers of books that are being challenged in the state of Iowa depicted in a literary jail.

The books that instill fear

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
April 4, 2022
The news and their sources have been publishing the hidden truth, or a fabricated one, leading to miscommunication to the public that can be devastating.

Can’t choose the news

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2022
Columns Editor Helen Zhang ’22 criticizes the academic culture that classifies extracurricular activities as necessary elements for college applications rather than opportunities for fun and passion.

Helen’s Hot Takes: Exhausting extracurriculars

Helen Zhang, Print Columns Editor
March 23, 2022
Artists can easily feel exploited in modern society, meaning we have to take extra care to respect them.

Stop the spotlight

Kailey Gee, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 8, 2022
Taxing the rich is more necessary than many people think.

Radical reputation

Katherine Shoppa, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 5, 2022
Aromatherapy is the practice of using aromatic compounds for

Column: Aromatherapy

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
February 24, 2022
Jack Harris '22 gives his thoughts on the Iowa Football program.

Column: Kirk Ferentz shouldn’t be the future of Iowa

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
February 16, 2022
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