In the February episode of The Breakout Room, hosts Alex Carlon '21 and Renee Gould '22, along with guest Paige Albright '23, discuss everything from ICCSD staff vaccinations to United States infrastructure.
Valentine's Day is often heralded as a day for couples. Specifically those in romantic relationships. However, Valentine's Day is a rather versatile holiday, as it primarily celebrates love. Though romantic...
"We're going to party like its..." by Angela Winnike, originally published in the Feb. 25, 2000 issue of WSS
On February 5th, 2000, the Iowa City Police Department...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• February 5, 2021
When thinking about Iowa’s civil rights history, most would assume it to be entirely full of very little diversity or nothing memorable. Never would Iowa be thought of as a leader or an example for others...
Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
• January 20, 2021
Although his presidency comes to a close today, the stain former President Donald Trump has left on LGBTQ+ rights during his four years in office is undeniable, with consistent attempts at exempting...
Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
• January 13, 2021
One week ago, thousands of President Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol trying to stop the 117th Congress from certifying President-Elect Joe Biden's electoral college victory. Although...
Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
• January 7, 2021
Despite Senate Democrats' efforts to vote on the House proposal for $2000 stimulus checks, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected it, calling the bill "socialism for the rich." Meanwhile,...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• December 19, 2020
No matter what sport you play, the West High athletic program is fortunate enough to be able to not only compete at the highest level of high school sports in the state but compete at some of the nicest...
An end to the COVID-19 pandemic seems distant as case numbers swell to a new high. Early vaccine trials show optimistic results, and doses may be available as early as this month. However, not...
West Side Radio's newest series combines discussion of current events with games, quizzes and off-topic discussion. In this episode of the Breakout Room, WSS staffers Alex Carlon '21 and Renee Gould '22...
2020. The year started off with fireworks and excitement as people were filled with hope and plans for the new year. People attended big parties together with no masks in sight, a foreign idea to us now,...
Maggie Huang, Online News Editor
• December 10, 2020
Though COVID-19 has only been present in the U.S. for about eight months, it has already left behind a trail of wreckage with 14.2 million cases and over 276,000+ deaths. As we approach flu season, the...
