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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

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

Vera Tanas

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor

Vera Tanas is a senior, and this is her third year on staff. She is the Copy Editor and Art Editor for the West Side Story website. Outside of journalism, Vera enjoys playing soccer, listening to music and drinking sparkling water.

All content by Vera Tanas
A glimpse into the future through the ICCSD’s apple logo.

[Photo] A new vision for elementary education

Evelyn Kraber, Managing and Features Editor
November 19, 2024
Silhouettes of U.S. Paralympic athletes Sarah Adam, Hunter Woodhall and Trevon Jenifer.

September news quiz

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
October 4, 2024
The Best of West logo connected by hearts made of string.

The beginning of Best of West

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
June 4, 2024
A student contemplates the best way to study for her upcoming AP tests.

AP studying tips from Best of West

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
April 16, 2024
Students connect over classwork.

Best of West: connections through classwork

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
September 26, 2023
A bike leans against a fence next to a Courage Ride banner

Biking for a cure

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
June 17, 2023
Marlisa Batie smiles at the camera

Marlisa Batie

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
May 23, 2023
Dave Rosenthal smiles while sitting

Dave Rosenthal

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
May 23, 2023
Steve Gibson stands with his hands in his pockets

[Photo] Steve Gibson

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
May 30, 2023
Darci Witthoft stands in front of a board in her classroom

[Photo] Darci Witthoft

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor
May 30, 2023
Various people show off their fashionable selves

Be your amazing YOU

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
April 27, 2023
Aria holds a bouquet of flowers after winning the Miss Amazing pageant

Aria Warren: Miss Amazing

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
March 7, 2023
Zebulon Hurst tells about his journey from West and his return

Zebulon’s full circle: returning to West High

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
November 28, 2022
Virtousa poses for a pre-concert photo.

Fall choral concert

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
October 17, 2022
The Mohamed effect

The Mohamed effect

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
October 2, 2022
The inside on why we should go outside

The inside on why we should go outside

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
April 19, 2022
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