• 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
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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
Eleanor Weitz '24

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor

(she/her) Eleanor is a senior and this is her third year on staff. This year, she’s the managing editor for the online newspaper. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and going thrift shopping.

All content by Eleanor Weitz
Class of 2024 senior columns

Class of 2024 senior columns

WSS Staff
May 30, 2024
Who knows what's going to go down in The Futon?

“The Futon”: a senior farewell

Zoe Smith, Eleanor Weitz, Jules Keranen, Zaira Ahmad, and Elena Garcia Van Auken
May 16, 2024
Some of the most famous franchises have fallen off hardest.

Downfall of the franchise: five series that fell off

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen
April 17, 2024
Some of the teachers who are featured in this quiz along with some hints to which answers they picked.

Which West High teacher are you? Part two

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
April 11, 2024
Melrose Meadows and West High have a great relationship with each other

Meet the neighbors

Eleanor Weitz and Zoe Smith
March 8, 2024
Pink is the signature color of Valentine's Day.

Top ten Valentine’s date spots in Iowa City

Eleanor Weitz, Jules Keranen, and Elena Garcia Van Auken
February 14, 2024
There are many symbols used in "The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes" to represent rebellion, love and power.

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” review

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen
December 18, 2023
High heels for sale at the Salvation Army Family Store.

Thrift tips for Iowa City secondhand stores

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen
November 10, 2023
1440 member Faizaan Ahmad '27 speaking to residents at Melrose Meadows retirement community.

The Silver Cord and how to get it

Eleanor Weitz and Defne Bayman
November 8, 2023
The Nov. 7 election includes voting for both the city council and school board.

How to register and vote for the Nov. 7 election

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
November 3, 2023
Autumn Squash and Tomato Soup are classic fall flavors.

Ranking Panera soups

Eleanor Weitz, Yaya Orszula, and Jules Keranen
November 1, 2023
Last year's G!World club

G!World club faces changes in the 2023-24 school year

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
October 3, 2023
Shelter volunteer Donna Gentry poses with one of the rescued dogs named Patsy.

Breeder surrenders 131 dogs to the Iowa City Animal Shelter

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
Students must register their car with a green 2023-24 parking pass.

Clearing up questions: parking passes

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
September 11, 2023
Prairie Lights has a wide selection of fiction.

Corporate conundrum

Eleanor Weitz and Ashlyn Brady
May 31, 2023
Last years Walk For Water participants pose in front of the Iowa River.

1440 club to hold Walk For Water event

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
May 30, 2023
Defne Bayman '24 holds up the official red and green West Side Story paper flags.

Red-green flag colorblind

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen
May 23, 2023
A cat named Knotch plays with a feather toy

A guide to the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson
April 25, 2023
Zaira Ahmed '24 works hard to create a colorful card

1440 Interact Club makes birthday cards for the Coralville Food Pantry

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
April 17, 2023
Men's pants and women's pants side-by-side. The key difference? The drastic difference in pocket size.

Pocket peril

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
April 10, 2023
Jules Keranen '24 browses in the vintage room at The Second Act.

Guide to thrift shopping in Iowa City

Eleanor Weitz and Howaida Musa
February 23, 2023
Margy Winkler and Nancy Pacha enjoy their time together, in an outside of 1440.

The pillars of 1440 Interact

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
February 22, 2023

Valentine’s Day ultimate friendship test

Tessa Gibson and Eleanor Weitz
February 20, 2023
A thorny Valentine’s Day

A thorny Valentine’s Day

Paige Albright, Ashlyn Brady, and Eleanor Weitz
February 16, 2023
The next generation of Kpop

The next generation of Kpop

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen
January 24, 2023
Listen as Helen and Yaya Orszula '24 along with Eleanor Weitz '24 list their top three favorite cold entrées the school has to offer.

Cool cold entrées

Yaya Orszula, Helen Orszula, and Eleanor Weitz
December 22, 2022
This is an example of the donation bins stationed in the world language rooms.

1440 Interact Club holds hygiene product drive

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
December 15, 2022
Spotify wrapped is finally here! Students throughout West High are eager to find out their results for 2022.

Spotify Wrapped 2022 breakdown

Vera Tanas, Tessa Gibson, Eleanor Weitz, and Elena Garcia Van Auken
December 14, 2022

Baking through the seasons: Fall

Tessa Gibson, Eleanor Weitz, and Jules Keranen
November 10, 2022
Elena Garcia '25 and Aiden Van Iddekinge '23 while they discuss who makes Aiden happy.

Who makes West High happiest?

Eleanor Weitz, Tessa Gibson, and Elena Garcia Van Auken
November 7, 2022
1440 interact's logo references their connection to Rotary.

What is 1440?

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
October 25, 2022
Popular albums that the students of West High listen to!

What music is West High listening to?

Tessa Gibson and Eleanor Weitz
September 26, 2022
Late summer nights at Dane's Dairy can't be beat

Top five ice cream places to try before winter

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson
September 23, 2022
Polish your headphones! Harry Styles' brand new album has arrived!

[Photo] Harry Styles’ newest ‘Harry’s House’ review

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
May 28, 2022
Secondhand problems

Secondhand problems

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
May 23, 2022
Eleanor Weitz's review podcast that covers everything from Taylor Swift to Marvel.

‘The Ritual’ was well worth the emotional damage

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
May 13, 2022

Baking through the seasons: Spring

Tessa Gibson, Eleanor Weitz, Reef Persons, and Ijin Shim
April 26, 2022
Teachers relive prom

Teachers relive prom

Eleanor Weitz and Ijin Shim
April 26, 2022
A picnic is a great way to enjoy tasty food and spring weather!

Spring bucket list

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
April 7, 2022

Ultimate friendship test

Tessa Gibson and Eleanor Weitz
March 10, 2022
WSS staffers trying the recommended treats from local dessert places.

Highlighting local dessert places

Eleanor Weitz, Reef Persons, Tessa Gibson, and Ijin Shim
February 24, 2022
Star review: 'Red, Taylor's Version'

Star review: ‘Red, Taylor’s Version’

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson
February 14, 2022
Year-long school doesn’t mean you get less time off your time off is just spread throughout the year.

No summer no problem

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
January 24, 2022

Baking through the seasons: Winter

Eleanor Weitz, Sophie Richardson, and Tessa Gibson
January 17, 2022
Multiple students of West High who have impeccable fashion taste! Clearly sweaters are a popular clothing item for Winter 2022!

Winter fashion

Tessa Gibson, Ijin Shim, and Eleanor Weitz
January 3, 2022
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[Photo] Amira Qidwai ’22

January 3, 2022
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[Photo] Lexie Vogt ‘24

January 3, 2022
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[Photo] Maggy Owen ’22

January 3, 2022
"Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" became one of the highest grossing films of 2021 after being released on Labor Day weekend.

Hunting for Harries

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson
November 20, 2021

[Video] West High Weekly 11.19.21

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Mohana Sunkara
November 20, 2021
Eleanor Weitz's review podcast that covers everything from Taylor Swift to Marvel.

Star reviews: Marvel’s new movie ‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ was surprisingly successful

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
November 3, 2021
The front display of Goodwill Iowa City. Each corner features a different Halloween section. The right side has Halloween decor and props. The left side has an assortment of clothing items.

Halloween on a budget

Eleanor Weitz, Tessa Gibson, and Ijin Shim
October 20, 2021
Eleanor Weitz's review podcast that covers everything from Taylor Swift to Marvel.

Star review: Disney’s new animated series ‘What If…?’

Eleanor Weitz and Benjamin Mwamba
September 29, 2021
Books are becoming a major topic in politics today, with some causing people to post false threats directed at school libraries.

If you like these popular titles you may love these lesser known books

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
September 17, 2021
College In The United States is Overly Expensive

College In The United States is Overly Expensive

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
May 5, 2021
The sun sets over Foxana Drive at 7:33 PM. A particular perk to spring that many look forward to are the longer days caused by the Earth’s tilt towards the sun. “My mood is always higher when the days are longer” Christina Weitz an ELL teacher at West says.

Eleanor’s Photo Essay

Eleanor Weitz, Managing Editor
April 10, 2021
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