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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

OCD is a mental disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsions, both of which induce stress.

Living with OCD

Lilly Graham and Mrudani Ramkumar October 7, 2022

Kaylee Gibson ’23 once had to tap a rhythm on her computer for three hours before she was able to begin her homework. When passing through doorways, she always steps with her right foot first. She must...

A race for freedom: annual Corgi Challenge

Alaina Greenlee and Krisha Kapoor October 7, 2022

A momentous local tradition has been forged. What may come to mind with those words? A community corgi race, of course. Over 32 canine participants made a dash to victory on Sept. 18, 2022, with only three...

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...

Cindy Wang 24 leads the Trojan pack at the beginning of the race. Gabby Moniza 24 and Kate Van Waning 26 follow close behind her.

Trojans look to improve at MVC supermeet

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

The girls’ and boys’ cross country teams traveled to Seminole Valley in Cedar Rapids for the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) supermeet. The girls looked to enter the rankings in order to get a...

West Highs three core values are kindness, community, and learning.

Lessons about lessons

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor October 6, 2022

It’s a Monday and the echoing chime of the bell sounds as the 5th hour ends. Not much changes because most students stay in their classrooms. In five minutes, it will be time to start the AFT lesson...

Staff and students celebrate after Mollie Greer 26 scores a point

Crafting a community

Isabella Tisdale, Features and Visuals Editor October 6, 2022

It's the last school day before winter break and spirits are high. A piano is playing in the commons and people are dancing and singing to winter tunes. Snow is falling outside and the excitement for winter...

West Highs new bus schedule: is it helpful or hurtful

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

Abby Guo, Video 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,...

Melae Lacey 24 and Alaina greenlee 23 look to eachother after winning another point on Oct, 4, 2022.

Trojans win Battle for the Spike against the Little Hawks

Zoe Smith and Alaina Greenlee October 5, 2022

Three years. Three years have passed since the Spike was in Trojan hands. However, in an electric senior night five-set thriller in the historic Battle for the Spike, the West High volleyball team ended...

Mic’d Up: Trojan Games

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor October 2, 2022

The seniors and juniors went head-to-head last Thursday in the second annual Trojan Games with one notable change: powderpuff. Instead of last year's kickball game, powderpuff made its return in this year's...

Coach Don Bristow chats with the first seed golfers from all teams before the start of the tournament on Sep. 29, 2022.

Boys golf hosts senior night

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2022

On Thursday, the boys' golf team headed down the road from west high to Finkbine golf course where they competed against Prairie, City and Liberty High School. Along with the tournament, they also celebrated...

The Mohamed effect

The Mohamed effect

Vera Tanas, Copy Editor October 2, 2022

Some people walk into a room and instantly fill it with joy and kindness just by being there. Mohamed Mohamed, a secondary supervisory paraeducator, is one of those people. Mohamed has spent nearly...

BJ Mayer has been coaching girls basketball at West for 15 years, and is now passing the reins to take on a new title.

Moving up

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief October 1, 2022

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