• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
The student news source of Iowa City West High

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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
Carter McLaughlin

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter

Carter McLaughlin is a sophomore at West High. This is his first year as an online staff reporter. In his free time, you can expect him to be on his Nintendo Switch for too long, perhaps in a call with friends.

All content by Carter McLaughlin
Credit to Moon Studios and Microsoft

An incredible indie experience: the Ori series

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
June 3, 2021
"Miitopia" is a spectacularly silly, but enjoyable, game.

It’s all about Mii: “Miitopia” review

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
May 27, 2021
Image by Alexander Shatov used with permission

ICCSD’s Discord ban recap

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
May 18, 2021
The chosen one stands, triumphantly, wielding the legendary sword.

What makes a chosen one: a trope analysis

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
May 2, 2021
ICCSD students reflect on COVID-19 after a year in quarantine.

A year of COVID-19

Bess Frerichs, Carter McLaughlin, and Maddy Smith
March 31, 2021
Junior Clare Loussaert poses in the West High commons.

The gifted-kid burnout phenomenon

Annie Schwartz, Carter McLaughlin, and Maddy Smith
February 22, 2021
WSS staffers Carter McLaughlin '23 and Vivian Polgreen '23 break down the latest in Disney entertainment.

Disney’s plans for 2021

Carter McLaughlin and Vivian Polgreen
February 2, 2021
West students recap 2020 and predict what's in store for the new year.

Out with the old: West students recap 2020

Maddy Smith, Luke Krchak, Vivian Polgreen, Carter McLaughlin, Alexis Dick, and Gwen Watson
December 31, 2020
With COVID-19 forcing everyone inside, a plethora of new trends emerged as people took to social media.

2020 trend recap

Carter McLaughlin and Abby McKeone
December 30, 2020
The main title screen of "Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition."

A hidden gem: “Dragon Quest XI S” review

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
December 7, 2020
Among Us has been used to help people connect when they can't meet in-person.

There is a reporter “Among Us”

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
November 5, 2020
Fall Guys season 2 brings new minigames and bonus features to the base game

Falling into place: “Fall Guys” season two review

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
October 30, 2020
New job, new normal

New job, new normal

Carter McLaughlin and Vivian Polgreen
October 15, 2020
How video games saved my summer

How video games saved my summer

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
October 8, 2020
The video game "Fall Guys" has gained a massive following since its release.

Falling for “Fall Guys”: a review

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
September 25, 2020
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