• MONDAY 5/19: girls golf MVC Divisional @ Western Dubuque
  • TUESDAY 5/20: girls soccer vs. Liberty, band concert @ 7:00 in Arganbright Auditorium, girls tennis semifinals @ U of I tennis complex
  • WEDNESDAY 5/21: baseball vs. Prairie, boys tennis substate vs. CR Jefferson, girls golf @ Southeast Polk, boys soccer @ Kennedy, senior recognition ceremony @ 7:00 in Arganbright Auditorium
  • THURSDAY 5/22: state track & field @ Drake, orchestra concert @ 7:00 in Arganbright Auditorium
  • FRIDAY 5/23: state track & field @ Drake, baseball @ Davenport West
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Allie Schmitt-Morris

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor

This is Allie’s third and final year on staff. This is her second year being the Social Media Editor. When Allie is not doing newspaper she enjoys doing Theatre, West High School Dance Marathon, and hanging out with her pets Lily, Hugo, Cozy, Eve, and Tortey.

All content by Allie Schmitt-Morris
West janitors Ron Melsha and MJ Plank pose for a photo in the middle of the school hallways.

[Photo] Custodial company

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
December 15, 2018
Students discuss journalism and reporting tactics with "Meet The Press" host Chuck Todd at NBC studios on June 17, 2018.

We are not your enemy

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
November 28, 2018
Miriam Aguirre '21 dons the top of a traditional Mexican folklorico dress. Tops like these are typically paired with a long frilly skirt for a full celebration ensemble.

Victor has been Jessica St. John's service dog since June.

[Photo] A helping paw

Jenna Wang, Editorial Editor
November 20, 2018
Dasia Taylor '21 and Sarah Bigaba' 21 pose in traditional Congolese wear outside West High.

Shreya Khullar '22 holds her dupatta, an Indian accessory, in place while posing in a lehenga, a traditional Indian dress.

[Photo] A cultural community

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor
November 20, 2018
Shreya Khullar '22 wears a traditional Indian lehenga. Lehengas often consist of a colorful blouse and matching skirt paired with a scarf of a complementary color, called a dupatta.

Rachel Ding '19 looks down while posing in a qipao. A qipao is a traditional Chinese dress typically worn during the Chinese New Year.

A spectrum of perspectives: despite progress made toward treating LGBTQ+ individuals equitably, challenges and stigmas still remain.

A spectrum of perspectives

Will Conrad and Anjali Huynh
November 15, 2018
West students can obtain help with the college application process through an organization created by both alumni of and current West students.

[Photo] Social impact

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor
October 24, 2018
Heroes of Troy candidates stand together after Student Senate announcement.

Student Senate announces candidates for Heroes of Troy

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
October 9, 2018
Team captain Yajatra Kulkani '18 works on building the robot with mentor Mark Whiting.

The road to Worlds

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
April 30, 2018
Micah Frisbie '20 dribbles the ball up the field during the first half on Friday, April 20.

Carlin Morsch '18 kicks the ball up during the second half of the game on Friday, April 20.

Lizzie Raley '18 runs after the ball during the second half of the game on Friday, April 20.

Marnie Vonderhaar '19 looks for teammate to pass the ball to on Friday, April 20.

“Having eight siblings is like having Christmas everyday because everyone is home. You have a lot of people around you, when people are gone for a while it’s nice to have everyone back and I can always go to them for advice so it’s nice.” -Grace Gilbaugh '19

[Photo] Tyler Carlson ’18

December 20, 2017

[Video] Girls basketball vs. City snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
March 3, 2018
Good Time Company performers pose at the end of their opening song during the Spring Swing show at West High on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Show choirs cap off season with Spring Swing show

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
February 27, 2018
Senator Bernie Sanders meets with Iowans in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Feb. 23 to advocate for repealing President Donald Trump's tax plan.

High school students draw inspiration from Bernie Sanders rally

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
February 27, 2018

Zach Wahls meets to discuss issues with West students

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
February 25, 2018
Mukeh Lamin '19 poses for a headshot on Jan. 24.

5,000 miles away

Anjali Huynh and
February 20, 2018
Fashion Friday: Ben Jaeger '18

Fashion Friday: Ben Jaeger ’18

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
February 16, 2018
Jessica Doyle '19 and Natalie Dunlap '20 discuss the history of Valentine's day.

[Photo] West Side Radio: Happy Gal-entine’s Day

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap
February 14, 2018
Students athletes stand together after signing to their schools.

Student-athletes honored at winter signing

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
February 10, 2018
Tying up a shirt is an easy way to make an outfit more stylish without needing to purchase anything new.

[Photo] 2018 fashion predictions

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
February 10, 2018
Hundreds of signs geared towards empowering women were seen at the Iowa City Women's March on Jan. 20.

Charged Women’s March rallies in downtown Iowa City

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
January 21, 2018
Left to right: Ben Jaeger ’18, Brandon Burkhardt ’18, Noah McCarragher ’19 and Carson Baldes ’19 dance with West High’s varsity show choir, Good Time Company.

Show choirs perform at “Dollars for Scholars”

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
January 17, 2018
West High School Dance Marathon members blow balloons for the annual upcoming dance marathon on the planned MLK day on Jan. 12, 2018.

[Photo] Cultural proficiency team takes new approach to MLK day celebrations

Sophie Stephens and Natalie Dunlap
January 16, 2018
The SPIT production "Tracks" and "Check, Please!" is cancelled due to inclement weather.

[Photo] SPIT's Thursday show cancelled due to weather

January 11, 2018
Fashion Friday: Emma Furlong '21

Fashion Friday: Emma Furlong ’21

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
December 29, 2017
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