• MONDAY 5/5: MVC girls golf meet @ Cedar Falls
  • TUESDAY 5/6: boys tennis vs. CR Washington, girls soccer vs. Southeast Polk, girls tennis @ CR Washington, boys soccer @ Southeast Polk
  • THURSDAY 5/8: girls golf vs. Liberty, girls tennis vs. Linn-Mar, boys tennis @ Linn-Mar, girls track @ Liberty, boys track @ Xavier
  • FRIDAY 5/9: girls soccer vs. Linn-Mar, boys soccer @ Linn-Mar
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Paras Bassuk

Paras Bassuk, Photographer

Paras Bassuk is a junior at West and this his first year on staff as a photographer. When he isn’t sifting through photos, he is probably baking bread or watering his plants.

All content by Paras Bassuk
Although Gary Neuzil is a City High graduate, he shows his West High spirit in this photo.

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Anu Dokun '20 poses for a photo before school on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Forced to scramble

October 8, 2019
According to National Geographic, about 17% of the Amazon Rainforest has been destroyed in the last 50 years.

[Photo] Unsustainable.

Annabel Hendrickson, Natalie Katz, and Marta Leira
October 3, 2019
Renee Gould standing in front of a book shelf in the Iowa City West High library.

[Photo] "Doxology," the stifled voice of a quirky author

September 25, 2019
Banned Book Week display in the Iowa City West High library.

[Photo] Banned book week

September 26, 2019
Phoebe Burt '21 and Salima Omari '20 stand side by side as the only two girls on the football team.

Gridiron Girls: West’s female linemen

Paras Bassuk, Photographer
September 24, 2019
Reflections of art and culture are defining features in Williamson's creative and stylish fashion choices.

Fashion Friday: Bodie Williamson ´22

Paras Bassuk, Photographer
September 6, 2019
White shoes are a regular addition to many of Williamson's looks. They provide a simple and versatile base for a range of styles.

Williamson poses around the University Visual Arts Campus to show off his artistic style.

"[Clothes from] Cactus Plant Flea Market are pretty hard to get," said Williamson. This unique piece is a favorite of Williamson's for its novelty and creative design.

Williamson gets his clothes in a variety of ways ranging from thrifting, to shopping online, and to going places like Target and H&M.

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A pair of distressed black Nike pants and a graphic sweatshirt from Cactus Plant Flea Market make up a bold outfit.

"I started to develop my style in seventh or eighth grade," said Williamson. His evolving style has grown to include a variety of themes and colors.

Bodie Williamson '22 combines a thrifted jersey and cropped Hollister jeans to create this refined look.

Embracing the artistic nature of fashion, Williamson cut his jeans himself.

Williamson's bold sweatshirt reads the names of famous people and popular icons.

“The first time I went to Pride last year, I was surrounded by all these people just like me and filled with love," said Michelle Kim '20. "This year had the same energy and more people and that’s what I love about Pride. It just brings like-minded people together to celebrate love.”

Iowa City Pride Fest 2019: Celebrating Culture and Inclusion

Paras Bassuk, Photographer
June 16, 2019
There was a lot to see at the Iowa City Arts Festival, but the multitude of dogs was the highlight.

Dogs of the 2019 Arts Fest

Paras Bassuk, Photographer
June 3, 2019
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