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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

Arab students at West share their experiences with their culture.

The Arab identity

Zaira Ahmad, Reem Kirja, and Marie Stier April 19, 2024

The Arab World is a region comprising of 22 countries in Western Asia and Northern Africa. Arabs, while united by culture and history, consist of a diverse group of people from countries ranging from Sudan...

Athena Wu shares her thoughts on Math Olympiads

The failure theorem

Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor April 19, 2024

It’s over. All the olympiads that took over my life and controlled my self-worth, all those endless hours hunched over a textbook and grinding practice problem sets — it’s over. I can confidently...

The passage of HFs 2586 2652 puts more lives — children and teachers — into the line of fire.

Aim for safety

Kamakshee Kuchhal and Jane Lam April 18, 2024

Editor's Note: As of print time April 8, House File 2586 had only been approved in the House. Since then, House File 2586 passed the Senate April 10 and is being sent back to the House for final adjustments...

WSS covers student experiences with the 2023-24 college admissions process.

Inside the application

By the end of their junior year, high school students have compiled a lengthy list of extracurriculars, internships and volunteer hours to impress college admissions committees at their dream institutions....

The CC effect

Anna Song, Gianna Liu, and Celia Sadewasser April 18, 2024

The shot clock counts down five…four…three…two… the Carver-Hawkeye Arena is dead silent as everyone in the crowd — young fans with signs, long-time ticket holders, families and friends — watch...

Some of the most famous franchises have fallen off hardest.

Downfall of the franchise: five series that fell off

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen April 17, 2024

Have you ever watched a show that’s so good you’re left waiting in anticipation for the next season to come out, fingers crossed that it doesn’t turn into a hot mess? Chances are you have. Why do...

Picture of the Iowa State Capitol.

Bill arming teachers: what to know

Ethan Tisdale, FOJ Intern April 17, 2024

April 10 marked a crucial moment for schools all across Iowa as the Iowa Senate voted in House File 2586 with a vote of 30-40. This bill would allow teachers and other school staff to obtain a permit that...

West High Weekly 4.15.24

Abby Guo, Video Editor April 16, 2024

Hey Trojans, and welcome back to the West High Weekly! Towards the end of last week, Theater West performed The Secret Garden Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, as well as Saturday afternoon. Check...

Ella Davis 27, Myra Crawford 26 and Bashir Eltyeb 25 create their jewelry together as students work around the classroom.

West BPA bonds over friendship bracelets

Jane Lam, Print Assistant Copy Editor April 16, 2024

Iowa City West Business Professionals of America (BPA) kicked off the race to prepare for the National Leadership Conference (NLC), which will be held in Chicago, Illinois May 10-14, by participating in...

Ending the year with Film Club.

Ending the year with Film Club

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor April 16, 2024

Following the last meeting where West High Film Club showed “Grave of the Fireflies,” Film Club has opened up to requests from members for specific movies to be shown. Some possibilities include:    “La...

Grapevine last published a magazine in 2022 with the 35th volume.

Grapevine back in production

Zaira Ahmad, Print Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2024

After a year without production, the Grapevine has begun producing the 36th volume of the literary magazine. Following the 2021-22 school year, Grapevine entered a $600 debt after the magazine failed to...

A student contemplates the best way to study for her upcoming AP tests.

AP studying tips from Best of West

Vera Tanas, Copy Editor April 16, 2024

With AP test season on the horizon, many around West High are preparing themselves to study for their various classes. But what is the best way to study for this kind of comprehensive test? Members of...

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