• 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
Jules Keranen

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor

(they/them) Jules is a senior and this is their second year on the West Side Story. They are the entertainment editor for the online publication. After school they spend most of the time with their cat, Baby, watching movies.

All content by Jules Keranen
Class of 2024 senior columns

Class of 2024 senior columns

WSS Staff
May 30, 2024
Class of 2024 finds graduation looming closer and closer and with it comes the decision of a grad outfit.

Fashion Friday: graduating in style

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
May 24, 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
"Dune: Part 2" early fan showing at IMAX theaters. Image credited to Legendary Pictures.

‘Dune: Part Two’ in review

Jules Keranen, Elena Garcia Van Auken, and Samuel Rosenthal
April 24, 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
Ending the year with Film Club.

Ending the year with Film Club

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
April 16, 2024
Two presidential candidates with Gen-z caught in the middle.

History repeats itself

Zoe Smith and Jules Keranen
March 29, 2024
Film Club meets in the Little Theater every other Friday after school.

Finals with West High’s Film Club

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
February 28, 2024
A Goodwill cart overflowing with clothes.

Over-consumption vs. personal style

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
February 26, 2024
"The Boy and the Heron" review.

“The Boy and the Heron” review

Jules Keranen and Yeju Seol
February 19, 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
Come enjoy a free movie with snacks provided by Film Club!

Winter with West High’s Film Club

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
January 17, 2024
Poster from Mattel Films

The 2023 year in cinema

Samuel Rosenthal and Jules Keranen
December 22, 2023
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
Girl Dinner served on a platter.

Repackaging girlhood and feminism

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
November 15, 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
Zaira Ahmad '24 talks with Melrose Meadows residents Nov. 1 during a 1440 Interact volunteer opportunity.

[Photo] Q & A with 1440 Interact co-president Zaira Ahmad '24

November 9, 2023
1440 member Faizaan Ahmad '27 speaking to residents at Melrose Meadows retirement community.

[Photo] The Silver Cord and how to get it

Eleanor Weitz and Defne Bayman
November 8, 2023
Autumn Squash and Tomato Soup are classic fall flavors.

Ranking Panera soups

Eleanor Weitz, Yaya Orszula, and Jules Keranen
November 1, 2023
Coming up at West High presented by Film Club are "Sound of Metal" and "Pan's Labyrinth".

Film Club presents…

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2023

Top 10 movies for a fall night in

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2023
Film Club returns to West High.

The return of Film Club

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2023
Patrons exchange tickets for sushi at Sumo Restaurant.

Taste of Iowa City

Defne Bayman and Jules Keranen
September 6, 2023
Designed by Jules Keranen

Mental health in media

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
June 2, 2023
Adidas Samba photographed by Defne Bayman

Ranking 2023 fashion trends

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
June 2, 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
The Chauncey location in Downtown Iowa City.

Scenesters at FilmScene

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
May 18, 2023
Jay Sainsbury, Parker Vick and Lucybelle Gerlieb are easy to pick out of the crowd due to their fashion sense. Photographed by Jules Keranen, Parker Vick, and Sara Whittaker.

Spring and summer 2023 fashion predictions

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2023
"The Last of Us™ Remastered_20140809104626" by Néstor Carvajal is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

The Last of Us season one review

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2023
Femininely Non-Binary art by Rosellyn Rubio

Femininely non-binary

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
March 1, 2023
The next generation of Kpop

The next generation of Kpop

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen
January 24, 2023
Iowa legislature puts restrictions on LGBTQ+ youth, but teens persevere through social media use as they discover who they are.

Queer fear: now you hear us

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
January 19, 2023
"The Secret History": a review

“The Secret History”: a review

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
November 15, 2022

Baking through the seasons: Fall

Tessa Gibson, Eleanor Weitz, and Jules Keranen
November 10, 2022
HBO released the second season of Euphoria in January. Jules Keranen '24 gives their thoughts on how the two seasons of Euphoria compare to one another.

“Euphoria” season 2: a failed fantasy

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
November 2, 2022
Free lunch program for all

Free lunch program for all

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
October 14, 2022
Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.

Aesthetic culture and Eurocentricism

Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2022
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