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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
Katherine Shoppa

Katherine Shoppa, Print News Editor

(they/them) Katherine Shoppa is a junior at West. This is her second year on staff working for the print publication and is now the print news editor. When they're not writing, you can find Katherine playing with her dog, baking, or hanging out with friends.
All content by Katherine Shoppa
Highly sensitive people often have a visceral connection to nature and the arts.

Life as a highly sensitive person

April 28, 2022
Students for Environmental Action is a club at West dedicated to finding more ways to help the environment.

SEA to hold Earth Day celebration

April 16, 2022
Caroline Mascardo 22 addresses the ICCSD school board.

Former West girls varsity tennis players speak out against current coach

April 14, 2022
Taxing the rich is more necessary than many people think.

Radical reputation

March 5, 2022
Weekly News Wrap-Up

Weekly News Wrap-Up

February 19, 2022
WSS takes a look at the reformation of the BSU at West.

We are the BSU

January 21, 2022
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West High graduate accepting donations for wildfire relief

January 4, 2022
There are many stigmas surrounding periods and students discuss what they believe should be done to break these.

SHHHH…

November 20, 2021
New teachers at West recall how they ended up teaching here.

Welcome to West

October 6, 2021
After a journey full of trial and error, Spanish teacher Javier Montilla has found a home in Iowa City.

Journey to West

October 6, 2021
When the opportunity to teach at West arose, Michael Clark was ready to take it.

Michael Clark

September 28, 2021
After coming back to West shortly after graduating, Camille Crossett has already been enjoying her experience this year.

Camille Crossett

September 28, 2021
Amari Nasafi describes his transition from teaching 7th grade Language Arts to teaching African-American Literature at West.

Amari Nasafi

September 28, 2021
Emily Magnuson discusses her journey from being an artist in New York City to becoming a teacher in Iowa City.

Emily Magnuson

September 28, 2021
A new phase of the pandemic approaches with 295 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.

Post-vax facts

June 4, 2021
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ICCSD to continue COVID-19 quarantine protocols

May 27, 2021
Dasia Taylor 21 introduces Dr. Terrence Roberts on April 6, 2018.

Dasia Taylor ’21 appears on Ellen for infection-identifying sutures

April 27, 2021
The WSS explores the culture and effects of excessive caffeine consumption and sleep deprivation.

Caffeine culture

April 25, 2021
Over time, many holidays have become Hallmark Holidays, existing primarily for commercial purposes.

Hallmark holidays

February 27, 2021
Finding fun things to do during the cold winter days can be hard, especially in the midst of a pandemic.

Winter what-to-dos

December 21, 2020
With a pandemic, extreme weather and inequality, 2020 hasnt shaped up to what everyone thought it would be.

Can we call 2020 the worst year ever?

December 14, 2020

Winter what-to-dos instructions

December 3, 2020
How to make DIY snow globes

How to make DIY snow globes

December 3, 2020
How to make a pine cone bird feeder

How to make a pine cone bird feeder

December 3, 2020
How to make chocolate pretzel snowmen

How to make chocolate pretzel snowmen

December 3, 2020
Hot cocoa recipe roundup

Hot cocoa recipe roundup

December 3, 2020
Teaching virtually has presented many challenges to the teachers of West High School.

The virtual reality

November 23, 2020
The early snowfall was a subject of debate for West High students.

A not-so-heated debate

October 23, 2020
Super strangers

Super strangers

October 20, 2020
Why its important to vote in 2020

Why it’s important to vote in 2020

July 25, 2020
Social distancing and lockdown measures put in place due to COVID-19 are resulting in a series of environmental changes.

Environmental side effects

May 16, 2020
Some purple phlox started blooming in our backyard on April 7, it shows the signs of spring coming by blooming from nicer temperatures, sunlight, and rain. The flowers are blooming as spring comes.

[Photo] Signs of spring

April 10, 2020
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