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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

BJ Mayer addresses his team during a timeout versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Girls basketball gets back on track with win over Dubuque Hempstead

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief January 12, 2021

As one of the only few West High winter sports remaining when it comes to COVID-19 quarantines, BJ Mayer’s squad came into the night hoping to get back in the win column after dropping three straight...

Joshua Thomas 22 releases the ball Jan. 7.

Trojans lose annual Battle for the Pins

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor January 8, 2021

Being the sole bowling alley in the Iowa City area, Colonial Lanes is home ally to all four ICCSD high schools and Clear Creek Amana. Tonight, West and City faced off in the annual Battle for the Pins...

Enjoy WSS on the Student News Source mobile app.

A guide to using WSS’ mobile app

Alex Carlon, Online Editor-in-Chief January 7, 2021

WSS' online content is available on Student News Source's mobile app. Through the app, users can view articles, leave comments, save articles and receive notifications when new content is posted to the...

Little Free Libraries provide free books to the community.

Spreading joy, one book at a time

Kailey Gee, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief January 5, 2021

As the home of the Iowa Writers Workshop and the only designated UNESCO City of Literature in the country, Iowa City is known for its appreciation of literature. It's no surprise that a small project from...

Some ICCSD teachers have adjusted their expectations as a result of the pandemic.

Teachers in 2020: Strict versus laid back

Luke Krchak, Reporter January 4, 2021

Ever since the new school year started, teachers have changed their teaching methods with some opting to be more lenient, while others have kept their classes roughly the same. World literature teacher...

Wests student-athletes have varied opinions about whether sports should proceed in the midst of a pandemic.

In-person versus online schooling: Student-athletes weigh in

The choice between online, hybrid and fully in-person schooling is one that has weighed heavy on the minds of parents, students and administrators this year. For student-athletes, the additional question...

Audrey Koch ‘21 swings the ball around Southeast Polk defense for two points Jan. 2.

Girls basketball defense falters against Southeast Polk

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor January 3, 2021

The Trojans last faced the Rams in the 2020 Region 5 Sub-State Championship. The two teams haven't competed against each other in a regular game season since 2017. In spite of the Trojans' aggressive defense...

Pete Moe 22 goes up for a layup over his defender against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Trojans pick up first win of the year against Burlington

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief January 2, 2021

Coming into 2021 not only was Steve Bergman's squad only two games into the season, but they were winless for the first time in a long time. The team's new years resolution was evident this afternoon as...

West students recap 2020 and predict whats in store for the new year.

Out with the old: West students recap 2020

2021 predictions: 2020 in review:     Timeline of the year ahead: 

Feeling down this winter? Look no further than WSS list of ways to remedy the winter blues.

Clues to cure the blues

Krisha Kapoor, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief December 26, 2020

Stay connected:  Although social distancing is physically isolating, the world is, more than ever, connected through technology. According to Mayo Clinic, socialization not only staves off the feelings...

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