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 junior at West. This is her second year on staff and she is a copy editor for print. Outside of school, she enjoys swimming and walking her cat, Peanut.

All content by Heidi Du
The Summit pipeline would span 681 miles through Iowa.

Carbon crossroads

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

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

February 12, 2022
The finished cookies need to cool for five minutes after being baked.

UNICEF Club to hold bake sale this week

January 30, 2022
West High athletes weigh in on the underappreciation and oversexualization of girls sports.

Equal footing

January 24, 2022
News briefs

News briefs

November 22, 2021
From sports to music, extracurricular activities can enrich a students high school experience. However, participation often comes with a steep cost.

The price to play

October 1, 2021
As prospective college athletes decide among collegiate divisions, some athletes face the stigma associated with lower-division athletic programs.

Sectioning stigma

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

April 24, 2021
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[Photo] Rebuilding our democracy

March 2, 2021
BLM protesters gather in downtown Iowa City June 6.

Unzipping Gen Z

February 26, 2021

Behind the Cover: Detached

December 18, 2020
WSS examines how the disadvantages students face during online instruction can hinder their ability to learn.

Detached

December 18, 2020
WSS breaks down the events of the 2020 election from the last few months.

Election briefs

November 20, 2020
Thanksgiving food drive to end Nov. 13

Thanksgiving food drive to end Nov. 13

November 11, 2020
With the upcoming election presenting students with a slew of information, discerning whats true on the internet can be difficult.

The digital dilemma

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

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

September 20, 2020
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