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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
Renee Gould

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor

(all) Renee Gould is a senior at West, it is their third year on staff and is currently the opinion editor for the online publication.

All content by Renee Gould
Aromatherapy is the practice of using aromatic compounds for

Column: Aromatherapy

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
February 24, 2022
Modern corsets tend to have few drawbacks, as proper use will cause no health issues, and they can be found for relatively cheap on Amazon.

The misleading history of corsets

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2021
'Luca' and Disney’s problems with LGBTQIA+ representation

‘Luca’ and Disney’s problems with LGBTQIA+ representation

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
September 16, 2021
In West Side Radio's newest podcast, Renee Gould '22 and Alex Carlon '21 join a panel of journalists to discuss current events and so much more.

The Breakout Room episode 3: March highlights

Alex Carlon and Renee Gould
April 1, 2021
In West Side Radio's newest podcast, Renee Gould '22 and Alex Carlon '21 join a panel of journalists to discuss current events and so much more.

The Breakout Room episode 2: February highlights

Alex Carlon and Renee Gould
February 23, 2021
Binders come in a variety of colors and styles.

How to bind safely

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
February 19, 2021
Renee Gould '22 breaks down all the ways to turn Valentine's Day from a day of stress and sadness to a time for appreciating the ones you love.

Why Valentine’s Day can be good

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
February 14, 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
In West Side Radio's newest podcast, Renee Gould '22 and Alex Carlon '21 join a panel of journalists to discuss current events and so much more.

The Breakout Room episode 1: December highlights

Alex Carlon and Renee Gould
December 15, 2020
WSS staffers Renee Gould '22 and Annie Schwartz '23 delve into the world of QAnon.

Uncovering QAnon

Annie Schwartz and Renee Gould
December 5, 2020
According to West students, political ads are more of a hindrance than a motivating factor in voting.

Politics’ most hated tradition

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
November 15, 2020
In this election day podcast, Renee Gould '21 recaps the results of WSS' student election survey.

West Side Radio: 2020 pre-election overview

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
November 3, 2020
Part two of West Side Radio's conspiracy theories series explores QAnon.

West Side Radio: conspiracy theories podcast episode 2

Paige Albright and Renee Gould
November 1, 2020
WSS staffers Paige Albright '23 and Renee Gould '22 discuss and debunk popular conspiracy theories.

West Side Radio: conspiracy theories

Paige Albright and Renee Gould
October 4, 2020
COVID-19 may spell trouble for local animal shelters, with adoptions from unqualified pet owners rising.

The effect of COVID on the Iowa City Animal Shelter: a conversation with Lisa Bragg

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
September 25, 2020
Single word magnets lay out on the table for the American Writers Museum waiting for someone to string them together into a poem.

Iowa City Speaks moves online

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
May 4, 2020
Photo of a tiger from the popular Netflix series, "Tiger King".

Examining the characters of “Tiger King”

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2020
Hand-sewn masks for hospitals

Hand-sewn masks for hospitals

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
March 24, 2020
Opt-Out bill passed in Iowa House

Opt-Out bill passed in Iowa House

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
February 23, 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
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, the book.

“Just Mercy”, a story of forgiveness, redemption and justice

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
February 7, 2020
Renee Gould '22 standing in the library during AFT Tuesday the Dec. 10.

Why ongoing gun control debates are done wrong and won’t stop gun violence

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
December 10, 2019
The announcement made by Caleb Rainy on Instagram to promote the show.

IC Speaks holds live spoken word performance

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
November 17, 2019
Renee Gould '22 sitting next to the library display.

“Muslim Stories, Muslim Authors” in West’s library

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
November 14, 2019
Capatalist Monopolies

President Trump impeachment and other major issues.

President Trump impeachment basics

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
October 27, 2019
Advika Shah giving the first section of her debate in the semi-finals round on Oct. 19, 2019.

West speech and debate makes semi-finals

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
October 21, 2019
Anuj Jani 22 solving a Rubik cube at the North Liberty 2019 competition.

West students score high at North Liberty 2019 speed-solving competition

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
October 20, 2019
The West high library celebrates LGBTQ+ history month by highlighting an array of books.

Library celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
October 13, 2019
The people who came to the workshop, with Toi Derricotte one person from the left, and Cornelius Eady to the right of her.

Meeting Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
October 2, 2019
Rabia Chaudry speaking in a different event outside of Iowa City.

Rabia Chaudry: the attorney behind Serial

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
October 1, 2019
Banned Book Week display in the Iowa City West High library.

Banned book week

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
September 26, 2019
Renee Gould standing in front of a book shelf in the Iowa City West High library.

“Doxology,” the stifled voice of a quirky author

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
September 25, 2019
Students from all over Iowa City participate in an 11 minute die-in. The 11 minutes symbolize the estimated 11 years we have until the earth reaches its tipping point.

Students attend climate strike

Bess Frerichs and Renee Gould
September 23, 2019
Endless staircase showing the main character, Jack King, and the stairs he keeps showing up on throughout "Opposite of Always" by Justin A. Reynolds.

“Opposite of Always”, the book you will remember years after reading

Renee Gould, Opinion Editor
September 12, 2019
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