• 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
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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.

All content by Jack Harris
A well-deserved participation trophy

A well-deserved participation trophy

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
May 23, 2022
The directors of "Everything Everywhere All at Once", Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, are jokingly referred to as "Daniels" by their fans.

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ review: A game changer

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
May 4, 2022
"The Northman" is a loose retelling of the Nordic legend of Amleth.

‘The Northman’ review: Incredible(y brutal)

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 27, 2022
Attack on Titan has been Japan's best selling Manga since 2014. Credit: Jack Harris / 2022

What to expect from ‘Attack on Titan’s’ finale

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 12, 2022
The first two episodes of "Smiling Friends" are streaming for free on Adult Swim's website.

‘Smiling Friends’ is Adult Swim’s biggest hit in years

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
March 5, 2022
Marc-Andre LeClerc was famous for never telling anyone before his biggest climbs.

‘The Alpinist’ review: the contradiction of Marc-Andre LeClerc

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
March 2, 2022
Jack Harris '22 gives his thoughts on the Iowa Football program.

Column: Kirk Ferentz shouldn’t be the future of Iowa

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
February 16, 2022
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" is available for streaming on Apple TV+.

How does Joel Coen feel about ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth?’

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 19, 2022
The poster for "Licorice Pizza" as seen at FilmScene Theaters. Credit: Jack Harris / 2021

‘Licorice Pizza’ review: a 1970s slice of life

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 12, 2022
The film "C'mon C'mon" was released on Nov. 19.

‘C’mon C’mon’ review: Mike Mills’ best film yet

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
December 10, 2021
"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" is the 4th theatrical installment in franchise history.

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ review and the state of modern cinema

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 22, 2021
'Lamb' review: An adorably offbeat horror film

‘Lamb’ review: An adorably offbeat horror film

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 9, 2021
The poster for "Last Night in Soho" as seen at FilmScene in Iowa City.

‘Last Night in Soho’: An experience to remember, a script to forget

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 2, 2021
Artwork made for the film. Credit: Neon Studios / 2021

‘Titane’ review: horrifying, traumatic and groundbreaking

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
October 18, 2021
Damage from the Derecho.

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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 16, 2021
Credit: Nia DaCosta / 2021

The newest “Candyman” is the most poignant yet

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 12, 2021
The American flag hangs in a West High classroom on Sept. 7.

Afghanistan has a right to self-determination

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 8, 2021
A review of "Free Lunch Express", the anti-Bernie "satire"

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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 20, 2021
"We Will Always Love You" album cover.

“We Will Always Love You” album review

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 7, 2021
Jack Harris '22 discusses how Studio Ghibli's latest film could mark its downfall.

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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 2, 2021
Fred Hampton delivers a speech in 1969.

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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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)

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 4, 2021
WSS staffers Paige Albright '23 and Jack Harris '22 give their unsolicited advice.

Our unsolicited insight

Paige Albright and Jack Harris
January 4, 2021
Poster for the documentary "Feels Good Man."

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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 3, 2021
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

Bess Frerichs, Renee Gould, Maggie Huang, Alyssa Skala, Cassandra Michaels, Jack Harris, Nao Oya, and Owen Aanestad
December 27, 2020
The fourth installment of WSS Weebs features Amin Elkeurti '20.

WSS Weebs epsiode 3: Holiday special with Jack Harris

Sam Westergaard and Jack Harris
December 21, 2020
MSCHF's company logo.

MSCHF: The company that creates chaos

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 7, 2020
Image from Amazon Studios, 2020

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” isn’t really a sequel

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
October 25, 2020

[Video] Exploring architecture in Iowa City

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
October 12, 2020
"I'm 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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Edward Keen, Jack Harris, Luke Krchak, Renee Gould, and Sam Westergaard
February 12, 2020
Cover Photo

All awards shows suck

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
February 6, 2020
Jack Harris '22 makes his case for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders.

Point-counterpoint: the Democratic primaries

Jack Harris and Ava Reed
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 21, 2020
A look back at the decade that was the 2010s

A look back at the decade that was the 2010s

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 1, 2020
Pixabay/2019

Six predictions for what the next decade has in store

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
December 31, 2019
Fears, phobias and aversions at West High

Fears, phobias and aversions at West High

Jack Harris and Emma Hall
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 26, 2019
It's time for the University to take climate change more seriously

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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
October 17, 2019
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) dances down a staircase in an iconic scene from the film

“Joker” review and why we need controversies

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
October 7, 2019
The new logo for the new FilmScene location in Iowa City.

The stunning new FilmScene theater opens

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 23, 2019
Jack Harris '22 brings his perspective to the debate over University of Iowa sustainability.

Please stop extending Gary Barta

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
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

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 12, 2019
Every Studio Ghibli movie ranked part 2

Every Studio Ghibli movie ranked part 2

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
March 21, 2019
Every Studio Ghibli movie ranked

Every Studio Ghibli movie ranked

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
March 20, 2019
Breaking down the 2018 Golden Razzie nominations

Breaking down the 2018 Golden Razzie nominations

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
February 7, 2019
"First Man" takes off with strong lead performances

“First Man” takes off with strong lead performances

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
October 17, 2018
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