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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

Editorial: Transparency is key

Editorial: Transparency is key

WSS Editorial Board November 17, 2022

Editorial Disclaimer: This is an editorial. While based on facts, its purpose is to share conclusions and opinions derived by the WSS Editorial Board. Although sexual violence can happen to anyone...

HBO Max's "House of the Dragon" premiered on Aug. 21, 2022.

A blind ‘House of the Dragon’ review

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief November 13, 2022

Spoilers Ahead As someone who has never seen a single episode of “Game of Thrones,” I was told that starting with the prequel would be better than jumping straight into the series in order to avoid...

Kit Connor is only the most recent example of celebrities having labels thrusted onto them.

Heartbreaker: Kit Connor and his forced coming out

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor November 7, 2022

Queerbaiting— the practice of implying non-heterosexual relationships or attraction (in a TV show, for example) to engage or attract an LGBTQ audience or otherwise generate interest without ever...

The famous balcony scene between the star-crossed lovers may not be all that meets the eye. Art by Rosellyn Rubio.

Rosaline, Rosaline, Who Art Thou, Rosaline?

Nicole Lee and Rosellyn Rubio November 2, 2022

“She’ll not be hit With Cupid’s arrow. She hath Dian’s wit. And, in strong proof of chastity well armed From love’s weak childish bow, she lives uncharmed. She will not stay the...

HBO released the second season of Euphoria in January. Jules Keranen '24 gives their thoughts on how the two seasons of Euphoria compare to one another.

“Euphoria” season 2: a failed fantasy

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor November 2, 2022

The following review contains spoilers for Euphoria seasons 1-2. Drugs, sex, alcohol, toxic relationships – none of these things are particularly new to HBO and its reputation for being a less-than-PG13...

Local resident, Lonni Parrot, shows her support for the victims of gun violence.

Turn the ballot, change our future

Isabella Tisdale, Features and Visuals editor October 27, 2022

Every other November, Iowans walk into the voting booths and have the power to change the trajectory of the future. But when voters turn to the back of the ballot this year, they will see the new proposed...

Free lunch program for all

Free lunch program for all

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor October 14, 2022

Why is it that students K-12 are expected to spend a minimum of $270 a year on lunch? These children whose ages range from 5-18 spend upwards of seven hours at school consistently cramming their heads...

Graphic depicting the travel routes women in states with abortion bans could be forced to take.

The new underground railroad

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor October 11, 2022

During the era of slavery in America, slaves fled to free states through a series of safe houses opening their doors to those seeking freedom, this intricate system was referred to as the underground railroad....

Despite the spread of inspiration through social media, fashion trends have lacked creativity and online platforms promote the overconsumption of clothes without being conscious of the environmental impacts.

Dripped out of style

Jay Mascardo, Opinion October 10, 2022

Being a teenager in the 2020s is one of the most convenient times to discover fashion ideas. It's easy to find inspiration on apps such as Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok, with algorithms constantly adjusting...

A grading policy based only on assessments would be harmful to students' education.

Editorial: The grading dilemma

WSS Editorial Board October 7, 2022

Editorial Disclaimer: This is an editorial. While based on facts, its purpose is to share conclusions and opinions derived by the WSS Editorial Board. In recent years, the ICCSD has moved closer to...

West High's new bus schedule: is it helpful or hurtful

West High’s new bus schedule: is it helpful or hurtful

Abby Guo, Podcast and Tech Editor, Video Co-Editor October 5, 2022

Ding! After the last bell of the day rings, the countdown starts. Five minutes on the clock. You grab your bag and rush out the door, weaving through a crowd of students and rushing down the stairs. Well,...

Gun shooting out the alphabet to show firearms creating chaos within education.

Fighting fire with fire

Nicole Lee and Zoe Smith September 28, 2022

America is currently suffering from two notable epidemics. COVID-19  may have put the world on hold and forced us to face some repercussions, but we managed to come together as a community and pulled...

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