• 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

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
Heidi Du

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor

(she/her) Heidi Du is a senior and this is her third year on staff and second year as copy editor of the newsmagazine. Outside of the newsroom, she can be found swimming, baking, and walking her cat.

All content by Heidi Du
West High's senior class shares their confessions from the past four years.

Senior confessions

Heidi Du and Sila Duran
June 1, 2023
Shanza Sami '26 and Lilly Graham '24 attend the International Science and Engineering Fair in Dallas, Texas May 16.

Three West students compete at ISEF

Lilly Graham and Heidi Du
May 25, 2023
Tearing Up

Tearing Up

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
May 24, 2023
ChatGPT is impacting the nature of the workforce as well as parts of the education system.

Let’s Chat: GPT

Heidi Du, Maya Chu, and Mrudani Ramkumar
April 20, 2023
Adam Salem '26 beats a defender to the ball.

Boys soccer wins season opener against Cedar Falls

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
April 10, 2023
Iowa's “Students First Act” school choice bill will be implemented next school year.

Choosing schooling

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
March 2, 2023
Missed connections 2023

Missed connections 2023

Erinn Varga and Heidi Du
January 30, 2023
Gov. Reynolds signs school choice bill into law

Gov. Reynolds signs school choice bill into law

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
January 26, 2023
January news briefs

January news briefs

Heidi Du and Reem Kirja
January 20, 2023
Chess is an activity that can breach linguistic and cultural barriers.

Across the board

Heidi Du and Marie Stier
November 18, 2022
Gretchen Gerke '26 takes a breath during the 500 freestyle Oct. 5 at Clinton High School.

Trojan-Bolt swim and dive team wins regionals

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
November 7, 2022
Demetrius Harper both teaches and coaches football at West High.

Coach Harper

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
October 10, 2022
Cadenza performs at the Vue Rooftop in 2021 to raise money for charity.

Cadenza to hold final concert Thursday

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
May 25, 2022
Faculty Farewell

Faculty Farewell

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
May 25, 2022
The Summit pipeline would span 681 miles through Iowa.

Carbon crossroads

Heidi Du and Lilly Graham
April 23, 2022
Frequent moves and time apart from family members are just a couple of the obstacles that military families face.

Holding down the fort

Heidi Du and Rosemary Timmer-Hackert
March 11, 2022
Max Gerke '24 dives into the pool to start the 500 freestyle state final on Feb. 12.

Trojan Bolts place second at state

Hanah Kitamoto and Heidi Du
February 12, 2022
The finished cookies need to cool for five minutes after being baked.

UNICEF Club to hold bake sale this week

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
January 30, 2022
West High athletes weigh in on the underappreciation and oversexualization of girls sports.

Equal footing

Heidi Du, Krisha Kapoor, and Lily Prochaska
January 24, 2022
News briefs

News briefs

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
November 22, 2021
From sports to music, extracurricular activities can enrich a student's high school experience. However, participation often comes with a steep cost.

The price to play

Maya Chu, Heidi Du, and Soomin Koh
October 1, 2021
As prospective college athletes decide among collegiate divisions, some athletes face the stigma associated with lower-division athletic programs.

Sectioning stigma

Soomin Koh and Heidi Du
June 4, 2021
As car crashes are the number one cause of death for teenagers, many question whether teenagers are ready for the responsibility that comes driving.

Accelerated

Heidi Du and Alice Meng
April 24, 2021
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[Photo] Rebuilding our democracy

Audrey Parrish, Copy Editor
March 2, 2021
BLM protesters gather in downtown Iowa City June 6.

Unzipping Gen Z

Maya Chu, Heidi Du, Krisha Kapoor, and Soomin Koh
February 26, 2021

Behind the Cover: Detached

Kailey Gee, Hanah Kitamoto, Heidi Du, and Soomin Koh
December 18, 2020
WSS examines how the disadvantages students face during online instruction can hinder their ability to learn.

Detached

Heidi Du, Hanah Kitamoto, and Soomin Koh
December 18, 2020
WSS breaks down the events of the 2020 election from the last few months.

Election briefs

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
November 19, 2020
Thanksgiving food drive to end Nov. 13

Thanksgiving food drive to end Nov. 13

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
November 11, 2020
With the upcoming election presenting students with a slew of information, discerning what's true on the internet can be difficult.

The digital dilemma

Heidi Du and Audrey Parrish
October 17, 2020
The Iowa City West High School was established in 1968 and the school motto is "Where Excellence is a Tradition."

Students return to in-person learning after six months

Hanah Kitamoto and Heidi Du
September 28, 2020
Follow WSS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date coverage concerning West High.

Hybrid schooling, sports and clubs to resume in person

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
September 20, 2020
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