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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

A podcast full of reviews, rants, and spoilers.

Nicole’s Headspace: ‘Tick Tick…Boom!’ review

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor December 17, 2021

Music by Johnathan Larson? Check. Directed by Lin Manuel Miranda? Check. Starred by Andrew Garfield? Check. Oh, boy. Better grab the popcorn because this is going to be a long one.

A scoop of pop culture: Top 10 favorite holiday films

A scoop of pop culture: Top 10 favorite holiday films

Samuel Rosenthal and Lucy Gerlieb December 15, 2021

In this installment of “A Scoop of Pop Culture”, Lucy Gerlieb '24 and Samuel Rosenthal '24 discuss their top ten favorite holiday films/specials. In this episode, the films will be determined by...

Juniors Ryne Vander Leest, Ryan Goodman and Owen Larson pose for a photo before recording a podcast on Dec. 14.

No cap recap: ‘West High Court Report’

Owen Aanestad and Barry Diallo December 15, 2021

On this episode of the No Cap Recap… Juniors Owen Larson, Ryne Vander Leest and Ryan Goodman have started to make a name for themselves with their very own podcast "West High Court Report" where...

Dillon Croco 24 swims in the 400 yard freestyle relay during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

Boys swimming team cruises past Waterloo

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 15, 2021

The boys swim team placed third at the state meet last season after battling COVID-19 regulations and a five-week hiatus. A new season is underway for Head Coach Byron Butler's squad and the goal remains...

Kurt Vonnegut was perhaps one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, writing such novels as Mother Night, Breakfast of Champions, and, of course, Slaughterhouse-Five.

‘Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time’ review: A documentary worth the wait

Thayer Abu-Hijleh, Entertainment Editor December 14, 2021

Kurt Vonnegut, a beloved contrarian and author of several darkly humorous novels, is chronicled to perfection in Robert B. Weide’s new documentary, "Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time". Weide can’t take...

Pete Moe 22 slams home a one-handed dunk against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Basketball teams sweep cross-town rival Liberty

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 11, 2021

Jade Ritchey 22 releases her ball down during the last qame of the meet.

Trojan bowling teams take on rival City High in Battle for the Pins

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2021

Colonial Lanes was packed full of bowling fans on Dec. 10 as the bowling teams from West took on their rival City High in the annual Battle for the Pins. Both the boys and girls teams played some intense...

Justin Avila 25 fights for position during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Boys wrestling dominates Dubuque Senior in home opening dual

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 10, 2021

Only 24 hours after losing former West High wrestling coach and national champion wrestler Mark Reiland the boys wrestling team honored him in the best way possible, with a win. The Trojans dominated the...

The film Cmon Cmon was released on Nov. 19.

‘C’mon C’mon’ review: Mike Mills’ best film yet

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor December 10, 2021

“C’mon C’mon” is a humble film. It never pretends to be anything more than recorded images but never tries to show anything that isn’t honest. It often quotes other works, receptive to the idea...

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ICCSD announces 2 hour early dismissal for Dec. 17

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 9, 2021

As the winter season approaches and students and teachers push through the last couple of days until winter break, ICCSD Superintendent Matt Degner notified families via email on Dec. 8 about a recent...

Coach Mark Reiland with Nelson Brands 18 and Francis Duggan 18 at the 2018 Wrestling State Championship. Both Brands and Duggan won titles.

Former wrestling coach Mark Reiland passes away at 52

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief December 9, 2021

Hawkeye and Trojan wrestling faced a tough loss on the evening of Dec. 8 when the passing of Coach Mark Reiland was announced. Reiland is a wrestling legend at the University of Iowa and brought his expertise...

Lucy Wolf 24 eyes the ball as she settles in on defense against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Trojans improve to 2-0 with win over Cedar Rapids Washington

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 4, 2021

Only two games into the season BJ Mayer's Trojans have faced what some people would say is their greatest weakness this season: the post. After facing Bishop Garrigan's Audi Crooks '23 and future Hawkeye...

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