• 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
Jessica Moonjely

Jessica Moonjely, Print Profiles Editor and Managing Editor

Jessica Moonjely is a senior at West High, and this is her third year on staff. She is the print managing editor & profiles editor. Jessica is also a member of the tennis team, show choir, and student government. She loves eating chocolate, cheese, and extra cheddar goldfish.

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Zach Ring '18 (left), Jonah Marcussen '18 (center) and Sam Sunderland '19 (right) pose at the end of the guys' song, on Dec. 9 at Hancher.

West High show choirs perform at Winter Swing Show at Hancher

Pareen Mhatre and Anjali Huynh
December 10, 2017
Buck takes on a more traditional fall look, with a Ragstock flannel, Target white t-shirt, Charlotte Russe jeans and shoes from Von Maur.

Fashion Friday: Emily Buck ’19

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
November 10, 2017
Lifelong friends Merci Sikitu and Linda Adela have overcome immense challenges from across the world ever since they were infants.

Linda Adela ’20 and Merci Sikitu ’19

Anjali Huynh and Jessica Moonjely
October 25, 2017
Despite Nidhi Patel's initial struggles with adapting to the new language and culture of the United States, she remains steadfast in her pursuit of a better education.

Nidhi Patel ’19

Prateek Raikwar and Shawn Thacker
October 20, 2017
Three-pound chihuahua Bindi Sue participates in "Fashion to the Rescue" for her second year in a row.

Return to the runway

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
October 17, 2017
Peyton Hayes' father, Darrin Hayes, addresses the audience.

A hero lives on

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
October 12, 2017
Leslie Odom Jr. sings "Hamilton" song, "The Room Where it Happens" on stage during his concert.

Leslie Odom Jr. performs at Hancher

Maddi Shinall and Anjali Huynh
October 6, 2017
Late start: a year in review

Late start: a year in review

Lauren Katz and Jessica Moonjely
October 4, 2017
After being born in Sudan and traveling to Egypt, Aibeer Mohamed and her family found themselves looking to the United States for better healthcare services.

Aibeer Mohamed ’19

Prateek Raikwar and Shawn Thacker
September 29, 2017
After a vital point is scored by West, teammates on the sides show their enthusiasm.

[Photo] Close match leads to Women of Troy loss

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor
September 22, 2017
Protest organizer Emiliano Martinez gets emotional after a DACA recipient shares their story.

Imitating an airplane, a young girl rides the merry-go-round at the Johnson County Fair in Iowa City on July 27.

Johnson County Fairgrounds embrace another year of festivities

Alyson Kuennen and Anjali Huynh
July 30, 2017
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Members of the crowd stand to salute the Color Guard and the playing of the national anthem on at the Johnson County Fair on July 27 in Iowa City.

Rodeo assistants run to aid a fallen bullrider during the Johnson County Fair in Iowa City on July 27.

A girl competes in the barrelracing portion of the Johnson County festivities on July 27 in Iowa City.

A rider and her horse pause during the Johnson County Fair Rodeo on July 27 in Iowa City.

An announcer lists off information about the day's events and thanks the Color Guard for their time on July 27 in Iowa City.

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Andrew Burgess '20 concentrates on playing the keyboard as Rich Medd conducts the band through a piece.

Jazz bands perform for “Friday Night Concert Series”

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
May 28, 2017
A modest disposal

A modest disposal

Prateek Raikwar, Print Profiles Editor
March 5, 2017
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow

Mighty oaks from little acorns grow

Prateek Raikwar, Print Profiles Editor
March 5, 2017
WSSPodcast Episode 1: Anne Schularick

WSSPodcast Episode 1: Anne Schularick

Prateek Raikwar, Print Profiles Editor
February 26, 2017

Fashion to the rescue

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
January 8, 2017
Showchoirs prepare for the Winter Swing Show.

New stage, new stars

Jessica Moonjely, Abbie Callahan, Lila Terry, and Thomas Peters
December 7, 2016
Listening to students, Frieder is open to questions regarding his experiences throughout life.

Through the eyes of a Jew

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
November 20, 2016
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[Photo] Nobel Prizewinner Tom Cech speaks to IC Area High School students

George Liu, Videographer, Anchor
September 12, 2016
Madi Ford '17 and Gabby Kleme '17 work together to make sure the ball gets over the net. (Sarah Longmire)

Women of Troy defend the Spike

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
September 7, 2016
STEM teams place top ten at national competition

STEM teams place top ten at national competition

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
July 26, 2016
Breaking the binary

Breaking the binary

Junhee Lee and Prateek Raikwar
February 22, 2016

Club connection: Yarn Club

January 12, 2016
Missouri president steps down amidst racial controversy

Missouri president steps down amidst racial controversy

Cameron Cook and Prateek Raikwar
November 24, 2015
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