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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Sam Westergaard

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer

Sam Westergaard is a senior at West High. This is his second year on staff. He is a photographer as well as a videographer. He enjoys Star Wars, anime and superheroes.

All content by Sam Westergaard
Rengoku steals the show in "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train"

“Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” is an anime triumph

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
May 21, 2021

Attack on Titan retains its legendary status

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
May 6, 2021
Godzilla and Kong battle for the title of King

“Godzilla vs. Kong” is pure kaiju brilliance

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
April 5, 2021
The fourth installment of WSS Weebs features Amin Elkeurti '20.

WSS Weebs episode 4: The return with Amin Elkeurti ’20

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
April 2, 2021
WandaVision episodes 1 and 2 are the weakest of the series.

“WandaVision” starts slow but ends strong

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
March 1, 2021
Image courtesy of Warner Bros.

“Wonder Woman 1984” is a half-baked superhero film

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
February 7, 2021
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
WSS staffer Sam Westergaard '21 explains why "Mank" doesn't live up to expectations.

“Mank” is an incredibly bland biopic

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
December 12, 2020
The fourth installment of WSS Weebs features Amin Elkeurti '20.

WSS Weebs episode 2: A discussion with Mr. Conner

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
November 13, 2020
Adam Sandler's "Hubie Halloween" released on Netflix this October to mixed reviews.

“Hubie Halloween” is dimwitted Adam Sandler fun

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
October 31, 2020
"Friday the 13th" films ranked

“Friday the 13th” films ranked

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
October 29, 2020
The fourth installment of WSS Weebs features Amin Elkeurti '20.

WSS Weebs episode 1

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
October 20, 2020
While theaters are closed streaming services are the next option.

Old movies available on streaming services

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
October 5, 2020
Ken Wilbur '20 reminisces over time spent studying for the ACT in the West high library.

[Photo] Testing is too testing

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor
February 18, 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
Kylo Ren and Rey face off in ¨The Rise of Skywalker¨~Lucus films

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is a flawed but satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
January 6, 2020
New classroom layout

New classroom layout

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
December 6, 2019
Seats insides theater 2.

The first thing you see when you walk into the new FilmScene.

Theater 2 at the Chauncey.

Theater 1 at the Chauncey.

The illuminated sign inside the Chauncey.

The FilmScene sign out side of the Chauncey.

The concession stand, all set up ready for the grand opening.

The new logo for the new FilmScene location in Iowa City.

[Photo] The stunning new FilmScene theater opens

September 23, 2019
"Endgame" is the grand conclusion to 21 subsequent MCU films

“Avengers: Endgame” is the perfect celebration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sam Westergaard, Videographer and Photographer
May 9, 2019
A view of the progress on the Chauncey's exterior.

[Photo] FilmScene unveils new “Strengthen Grow Evolve,” project

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor
April 24, 2019
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