A click of a button, and viewers file through a plethora of news channels within seconds; while some question former President Donald Trump’s immunity case, others debate current Vice President Kamala...

This season marks the start of a culture shift within the Trojan football program. After a streak of up-and-down seasons where the team constantly fell short of where they wanted to be, everyone knew something...

Soseki Café Soseki is the perfect place for those looking for a casual dining experience. Located next to the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, it presents a mature, modern vibe. The café has a wide variety...

Members of Shimek Elementary School were informed earlier in the month that the school was being considered for optimization, possibly including an elementary school pairing, creating an academy school...

Do you want to fall into a tunnel and wake up in a new world? Or travel through time with your best friend? Or fall in love with a handsome fairy man? All these dreams can come true with the popular hashtag...

From around the world to Iowa, Guy Bouchet is a new addition to the Iowa City West High teaching staff this year as our newest French teacher.  Bouchet is well-traveled as he has taught in places like...

Starting at the beginning of October, West Side Story will be sending out a monthly newsletter via email. On the first of each month, a compiled list of the previous month's featured stories as well as...

There’s been a lot going on for West High Student Government in the past couple of weeks. With homecoming just around the corner, preparations for the pep assembly, dance and spirit week have been in...

On Monday, the boy's golf team traveled to Dubuque for the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) quad meet. The meet consisted of four schools: Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Dubuque Hempstead, Cedar Falls and...

In the buzzing West High commons, bag tags swing from backpacks and wristbands rest on lunch tables. Across town, stickers are plastered on windshields and pamphlets are housed in schools and businesses....

The National Scholastic Press Association announced finalists for its 2024 individual contests, with each contest category including up to 10 finalists nationwide. Winners will be announced at NSPA/JEA’s...