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Jack Harris

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor

(he/him) Jack is the online copy editor & arts editor for WSS. He's a senior at west and is also involved in the west high Orchestra as a cellist. Outside of school, Jack spends most of his time rock climbing, writing, watching movies, and working as a cook.

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Damage from the Derecho.

Reflecting on the August 2020 Derecho, and what we can learn from it

October 1, 2021
Nine Days is a rated R film that was released on July 30.

‘Nine Days’ is one of the greatest debut films of all time

September 16, 2021
Credit: Nia DaCosta / 2021

The newest “Candyman” is the most poignant yet

September 12, 2021
The American flag hangs in a West High classroom on Sept. 7.

Afghanistan has a right to self-determination

September 8, 2021
A review of Free Lunch Express, the anti-Bernie satire

A review of “Free Lunch Express”, the anti-Bernie “satire”

May 30, 2021
Jack Harris 22 reviews the ice cream of his former employers.

The best and the worst of ice cream chains from a former employee

April 20, 2021
We Will Always Love You album cover.

“We Will Always Love You” album review

April 7, 2021
Jack Harris 22 discusses how Studio Ghiblis latest film could mark its downfall.

“Earwig and the Witch” review and the future of Studio Ghibli

April 2, 2021
Fred Hampton delivers a speech in 1969.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” fails to capture the revolutionary spirit of Fred Hampton

March 2, 2021
WSS Arts Editor Jack Harris 22 explores some of the most outlandish political ideologies

The extreme, the niche, and the wacky (political ideologies)

February 4, 2021
WSS staffer Jack Harris 22 reviews Dick Johnson is Dead.

“Dick Johnson is Dead” could be the first documentary nominated for best picture

January 4, 2021
WSS staffers Paige Albright 23 and Jack Harris 22 give their unsolicited advice.

Our unsolicited insight

January 4, 2021
Poster for the documentary Feels Good Man.

“Feels Good Man” is a documentary for the internet age

January 3, 2021
Do not worry if you were a little lost throughout 2020, two WSS news anchors are here to help lay out the year.

2020: Is it over yet?

December 29, 2020
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

December 27, 2020
The fourth installment of WSS Weebs features Amin Elkeurti 20.

WSS Weebs epsiode 3: Holiday special with Jack Harris

December 21, 2020
MSCHFs company logo.

MSCHF: The company that creates chaos

November 19, 2020
West High movie buffs Sam Westergaard 22 and Sam Nester 21 discuss their favorite films.

West High movie buffs share their favorite films

November 7, 2020
Image from Amazon Studios, 2020

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” isn’t really a sequel

October 25, 2020

[Video] Exploring architecture in Iowa City

October 12, 2020
Im Thinking of Ending Things is a film by Charlie Kaufman released on Netflix.

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is a journey into the mind of Charlie Kaufman

September 21, 2020
Netflix is currently the most popular streaming service, with 163.5 million users worldwide. Jack Harris, 2019

Movies to watch on every streaming service

May 7, 2020
Jack Harris 22 gives his thoughts on the Mike Bloomberg campaign.

We should be afraid of what Mike Bloomberg’s campaign meant

March 8, 2020
Follow WSS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date coverage concerning West High.

Two West High students win $6,000 for science video

February 26, 2020
In this collaborative article, four WSS staffers give their take on the best movies to be released this year.

The 20 most anticipated movies of 2020

February 12, 2020
Cover Photo

All awards shows suck

February 6, 2020
Jack Harris 22 makes his case for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders.

Point-counterpoint: the Democratic primaries

February 2, 2020
Jack Harris 22 is here to break down the best songs of the last decade.

The best hit songs of the decade

January 21, 2020
A look back at the decade that was the 2010s

A look back at the decade that was the 2010s

January 1, 2020
Pixabay/2019

Six predictions for what the next decade has in store

December 31, 2019
Fears, phobias and aversions at West High

Fears, phobias and aversions at West High

December 14, 2019
Tom Hanks recreates Mister Rogers famous entrance in the new movie.

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” encapsulates the wonder of Mister Rogers

November 26, 2019
Its time for the University to take climate change more seriously

It’s time for the University to take climate change more seriously

November 12, 2019
A very busy afternoon in film club for several students who are grinding out their projects.

Film club to show “Ghostbusters” for their first fundraiser of the year

November 6, 2019
Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) and Ephriam Winslow (Robert Pattinson) watch the ferry leave the island.

“The Lighthouse” is without question the best film of the year

October 30, 2019
A mugshot of Little from an arrest in the 1980s and from his arrest on murder charges in 2012.

Even in death, everyone should be equal

October 17, 2019
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) dances down a staircase in an iconic scene from the film

“Joker” review and why we need controversies

October 7, 2019
The new logo for the new FilmScene location in Iowa City.

The stunning new FilmScene theater opens

September 23, 2019
Jack Harris 22 brings his perspective to the debate over University of Iowa sustainability.

Please stop extending Gary Barta

September 16, 2019
The Iowa City Farmers Market was first established in 1972. After 47 years the market has grown from just 13 vendors to 80.

The magic of the market

September 12, 2019
Every Studio Ghibli movie ranked part 2

Every Studio Ghibli movie ranked part 2

March 21, 2019
Every Studio Ghibli movie ranked

Every Studio Ghibli movie ranked

March 20, 2019
Breaking down the 2018 Golden Razzie nominations

Breaking down the 2018 Golden Razzie nominations

February 7, 2019
First Man takes off with strong lead performances

“First Man” takes off with strong lead performances

October 17, 2018
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