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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

This year, the midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, November 8

How to vote in the midterm elections

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor October 23, 2022

Midterm elections are held every four years, in between presidential elections. While they usually do not receive as much attention as presidential elections, they determine the makeup of state and national...

Both teams get ready to start the game.

West football falls to Prairie High on senior night

Helelia Wa Kalala, Social Media Editor October 18, 2022

The Trojan football team celebrated senior night on Oct. 14. A tough 49-28 loss to the Prairie Hawks ended the home season on a sadder note than the celebrated seniors had imagined. Check out some photos...

Virtousa poses for a pre-concert photo.

Fall choral concert

Vera Tanas, Copy Editor October 17, 2022

West High choirs will perform this Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Arganbright Auditorium beginning at 7:30 pm. Concert Choir plans to feature songs such as “When the Trumpet Sounds” and “Secret for the...

Club West hosts Halloween fundraiser

Club West hosts Halloween fundraiser

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor October 17, 2022

After earlier bake sales, spirit wear tables and local dine out events, Club West has donated $80,000 to the West High athletic department and looks to raise even more. Club West is unveiling the...

West High orchestras warm up before the concert.

West High Orchestras kick off the year with Halloween concert

Maya Chu and Anna Song October 17, 2022

For the first time in three years, the spooky tune of “Monster Mash” howled through Arganbright Auditorium. West High Orchestras held its annual Halloween concert in collaboration with Northwest Junior...

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....

Perfectly pressed

Elena Garcia Van Auken, News Editor, Social Media Co-editor October 11, 2022

Elena Garcia '25 sits down with Maeve Christians '25 to talk about feminism at West High. Issues of misogyny, sexism and women's rights are brought up in this podcast. These issues...

Words of the wiser

Words of the wiser

Maya Chu, Print Feature Editor October 10, 2022

Q: Do you have a trick for motivating yourself to do homework? When I’m not pressured by time, my brain just refuses to understand anything. What might help me focus and prevent me from getting bored? A: A...

Hannah Longmire 26 poses by the pool after swim practice.

Triple threat

Maya Chu and Marie Stier October 10, 2022

Not many 14-year-olds are training for the Olympics — even without a disability. Four years ago, freshman Hannah Longmire didn’t think she would be either. Longmire was born with a congenital limb...

Demetrius Harper both teaches and coaches football at West High.

Coach Harper

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor October 10, 2022

On Friday nights, the freshman football team gears up for their game, running routes and trading passes across the field. Demetrius Harper stands close by, calling out tips and instructions to his athletes....

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...

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