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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
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Cassandra Michaels

Cassandra Michaels, Artist

(she/her) Cassandra Michaels is a senior at West. This is her second year on the staff for the online publication as an artist. When she isn’t busy she usually can be found drawing, writing, sewing, or crocheting.

All content by Cassandra Michaels
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was released May 6, 2022

[Photo] ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ review

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
June 1, 2022
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The covers of books that are being challenged in the state of Iowa depicted in a literary jail.

[Photo] The books that instill fear

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
April 4, 2022
The Geneva Conventions are laws and rules put in place to bring humanity into uncivilized conflict.

[Photo] The rules of war

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
March 30, 2022
Aromatherapy is the practice of using aromatic compounds for

[Photo] Column: Aromatherapy

February 24, 2022
Aromatherapy is the practice of using aromatic compounds for therapeutic benefits.

Downtown Iowa City showcases many cozy and hidden shops and restaurants. Here's the West Side Story's guide to navigating all of these hidden gems.

[Photo] Downtown Iowa City’s hidden gems

Sophie Richardson and Lucybelle Gerlieb
February 9, 2022
Many people in our community struggle with mental health and are unaware of the resources available to them

[Photo] Combatting a mental health crisis

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
February 8, 2022
Explore what the West High club community has to offer.

[Photo] West High club breakdown

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
February 4, 2022
The West Side Story has changed a lot and the current WSS web staff has attempted to go through all of it.

[Photo] The history of the ‘West Side Story’

Sophie Richardson, News Reporter and Photographer
January 27, 2022
Year-long school doesn’t mean you get less time off your time off is just spread throughout the year.

[Photo] No summer no problem

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
January 24, 2022
Students in a health class learning about suicide.

Reporter Sophie Richardson '24 breaks down everything you need to know about the 2022 Kidz Bop playlist.

[Photo] The Kidz Bop 2022 awards ceremony

Sophie Richardson, Reporter and Photographer
January 2, 2022
Omicron, the most recent COVID-19 variant, was recently named a variant of concern.

[Photo] Don’t overlook Omicron

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
December 17, 2021
Blue corset

Modern corsets tend to have few drawbacks, as proper use will cause no health issues, and they can be found for relatively cheap on Amazon.

[Photo] The misleading history of corsets

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2021
Pink corset with added lace

The chosen one stands, triumphantly, wielding the legendary sword.

[Photo] What makes a chosen one: a trope analysis

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
May 2, 2021
Made by WSS staffer Cassandra Michaels '22, this is the general featured image for this podcast series.

Creative Writing Class

[Photo] Beyond the page: What I learned from my writing class

Luke Krchak, Reporter
April 2, 2021
Binders come in a variety of colors and styles.

[Photo] How to bind safely

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
February 19, 2021
Renee Gould '22 breaks down all the ways to turn Valentine's Day from a day of stress and sadness to a time for appreciating the ones you love.

[Photo] Why Valentine's Day can be good

February 14, 2021
Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL), an organization centered around helping students of all ages, is helping families get presents for their children for the holidays.

PALs spreads holiday cheer amidst pandemic

Bess Frerichs, Renee Gould, Maggie Huang, Alyssa Skala, Cassandra Michaels, Jack Harris, Nao Oya, and Owen Aanestad
December 27, 2020
Some ICCSD teachers have adjusted their expectations as a result of the pandemic.

[Photo] Teachers in 2020: Strict versus laid back

Luke Krchak, Reporter
January 4, 2021
WSS staffers Renee Gould '22 and Annie Schwartz '23 delve into the world of QAnon.

[Photo] Uncovering QAnon

December 5, 2020
Among Us has been used to help people connect when they can't meet in-person.

[Photo] There is a reporter “Among Us”

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
November 5, 2020
WSS has compiled some spooky horror stories from the internet and students for you to read in celebration of Halloween.

[Photo] 5 spooky, scary, horror stories for Halloween

Nao Oya, Photographer
October 31, 2020
Fall Guys season 2 brings new minigames and bonus features to the base game

[Photo] Falling into place: “Fall Guys” season two review

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
October 30, 2020

Organizing online school

Vivian Polgreen, Cassandra Michaels, and Helelia Wa Kalala
October 10, 2020
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