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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

Column: violence has no religion

Column: violence has no religion

Maddie Moriyama, Ad Designer and Print Designer March 1, 2016

On June 16th, 2015, Donald Trump announced that he was running for president. This announcement brought mixed emotions to the American people. His supporters praised his outspoken personality and policies...

Inappropriation

Inappropriation

Simran Sarin, Print Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2016

Swiping through your daily Instagram feed nearly always entails encountering a photo of a girl showcasing her newest henna designs. Most people make a quick decision as to whether or not the photo deserves...

Dear bathroom users, Im sorry

Dear bathroom users, I’m sorry

Fenna Semken and Shati Cooper February 19, 2016

Once upon a time, on a West Side Story exporting night, I, Fenna Semken, went to the bathroom. This should not have been a problem, people use the West High bathrooms daily, but it was far from being just...

Column: the golden game

Column: the golden game

Aaron Carter, Writer and Sports Editor February 7, 2016

The 50th Super Bowl in NFL history is tonight as the Denver Broncos face the Carolina Panthers. This game will not be below expectations; It will be as historic as it looks to be, and to make history there...

Column: betrayal at the caucuses

Column: betrayal at the caucuses

Sharon Xiang, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2016

I learned that my friend was a Republican in hiding today at my first caucus. However, she asked to not be named and due to journalistic integrity, I sadly can’t shame her in writing. But this column...

Should teachers ask students for preferred pronouns?

“Should teachers ask students for preferred pronouns?”

December 16, 2015

"Should teachers ask students for preferred pronouns?" 8-8 The West Side Story editorial board was split on the subject. For Since covering Transgender Awareness Week in November, we began...

Web comic Wednesday (May 6, 2015)

Web comic Wednesday (May 6, 2015)

May 6, 2015

Credit: Braedyn Dochterman

First-rate facilities

First-rate facilities

Akash Borde April 1, 2015

Following the construction of some new restrooms, the WSS editorial board looks at the facilities that over two-thousand users take for granted every day. There they are, right outside the main gymnasium....

Islamophobia in social media

Islamophobia in social media

February 11, 2015

Is·lam·o·pho·bi·a: fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims. With groups such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS constantly in the news, many Americans go to social media to express their opinions. Unfortunately, many...

Editorial: Charlie Hebdos right to free speech

Editorial: Charlie Hebdo’s right to free speech

February 10, 2015

Editor’s Note: This editorial was revised on April 26, 2022 to properly reflect AP Style guidelines regarding the spelling and capitalization of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The inclusion of “(PBUH)”...

Carters corner: Super Bowl XLIX

Carter’s corner: Super Bowl XLIX

Aaron Carter, Writer and Sports Editor January 30, 2015

Two number one seeds, two accomplished quarterbacks, one great offense, one great defense and one great match up. The New England Patriots, who have received much criticism lately in the “Deflate-gate”...

Art by Shanthi Chackalackal

Dancer problems

Chanel Vidal December 15, 2014

Compiled by Chanel Vidal and Shanthi Chackalackal “Dance is easy.” “Dance is just an art.” “Psh, dance isn’t a sport, what are you talking about?” I hear it every day when I mention...

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