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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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West Side Story

As the 116th U.S. Congress came to a close Jan. 3, so did hopes for a $2000 stimulus check.

Caroline’s Comics: McConnell and the $2000 stimulus check

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,...

All around the state West High athletes are fortunate enough to be able to compete at not only a high level but in and at some of the nicest facilities in the nation.

Top 10 places to play

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...

The WSS editorial board weighs in on how students can maintain social connections in the age of COVID-19

Editorial: Finding the balance

WSS Editorial Board December 18, 2020

  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...

In West Side Radio's newest podcast, Renee Gould '22 and Alex Carlon '21 join a panel of journalists to discuss current events and so much more.

The Breakout Room episode 1: December highlights

Alex Carlon and Renee Gould December 15, 2020

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...

With a pandemic, extreme weather and inequality, 2020 hasn't shaped up to what everyone thought it would be.

Can we call 2020 the worst year ever?

Katherine Shoppa, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief December 14, 2020

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,...

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The importance of the flu shot this year

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...

Whatever President Trump's says, the rest of the GOP tends to follow.

Caroline’s Comics: Follow the leader

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor December 9, 2020

During his first campaign rally since the election, President Trump continued to spew baseless claims of fraudulent voting at Georgian voters on Dec. 5. Ironically, the purpose of the rally was to...

The main title screen of "Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition."

A hidden gem: “Dragon Quest XI S” review

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter December 7, 2020

While other Japanese series like “Pokémon” and “Kingdom Hearts” have gained immense popularity in the western world, the “Dragon Quest” series isn’t one that is well known. The average gamer...

President Trump's spread of disinformation has only made the transition of power more challenging and further polarized the two parties.

Caroline’s Comics: Taking it to Twitter

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor November 30, 2020

Over three weeks after President-elect Joe Biden was declared the election winner, President Trump still refuses to concede. Along with other Republicans, Trump has filed dozens of lawsuits contesting...

Has the ICCSD been transparent enough with students about COVID-19 cases in schools? The editorial board voted "no," 26-0.

Editorial: Counting the cases

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor November 26, 2020

Throughout the first trimester of the 2020-2021 school year, ICCSD students have received limited information regarding COVID-19 updates. Although the pandemic has occupied the news since March, many students,...

Jeff Bezos, Gov. Kim Reynolds and a schoolchild appropriating Indigenous culture celebrate Thanksgiving, disregarding COVID-19 preventative measures.

Caroline’s Comics: Thanksgiving 2020

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor November 24, 2020

Where to begin? Needless to say, the current state of COVID-19 is frightening. With the weather getting colder, holidays approaching and people traveling, things can only get worse from here. Although...

Court packing is a political ploy, used to shift the views of the Supreme Court.

Crowding the bench

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor November 21, 2020

A tragic loss for our nation.  The recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has surfaced the historical issue of court-packing with legislatures on Capitol Hill. As the political parties...

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