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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
Sam Rosenthal '24

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter

(he/him) Sam Rosenthal is a Senior at West High and this is his second year on staff. This is his first year as a reporter. Samuel loves bowling, playing games with friends and writing far too many movie reviews in his spare time.

All content by Samuel Rosenthal
Class of 2024 senior columns

Class of 2024 senior columns

WSS Staff
May 30, 2024
West High bands will be performing Friday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m.

West High bands to perform at annual Friday Night Concert Series

Samuel Rosenthal and Joe Corlette
May 23, 2024
A lunch bag of nostalgic snacks gets eaten.

The taste of nostalgia

Yaya Orszula, Samuel Rosenthal, and Joe Corlette
May 19, 2024
"The Tortured Poets Department" abbreviated to "TTPD" built with symbols from the album

Are WSS staffers down bad for “The Tortured Poets Department?”

Ashlyn Brady and Samuel Rosenthal
May 17, 2024
"Dune: Part 2" early fan showing at IMAX theaters. Image credited to Legendary Pictures.

‘Dune: Part Two’ in review

Jules Keranen, Elena Garcia Van Auken, and Samuel Rosenthal
April 24, 2024
Synesthesia can range from extreme cases like hearing shapes to more common cases like associating symbols with color.

Sensory remix: synesthesia

Samuel Rosenthal and Haneen Eltyeb
April 15, 2024
The mid-budget movie "Ghostbusters" lies in a dumpster.

The death of mid-budget films

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
April 1, 2024
West High's WInd Ensemble and Symphonic Band will perform West's annual Chamber Ensemble concert March 28.

West High to host Chamber Ensemble concert

Samuel Rosenthal and Joe Corlette
March 27, 2024
A design of Taylor Swift is surrounded by some of her most famous albums.

Listening to every Taylor Swift album for the first time … ready for it?

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
March 5, 2024
The design shows a graphic of several Lunchables combined.

Ranking Lunchable meals

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
February 21, 2024
Carston Guess follows through after hitting his mark, finishing with a 437 series.

West High Bowling Teams take home the King Pin against City High

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
February 11, 2024
The many different faces of the Joker make the character all the more customizable for actors.

Method acting: the Joker’s way

Haneen Eltyeb and Samuel Rosenthal
January 13, 2024
The 2024 Oscars will be broadcast through ABC on March 10.

2024 Oscars: movies to look out for

Samuel Rosenthal and Defne Bayman
January 12, 2024
Poster from Mattel Films

The 2023 year in cinema

Samuel Rosenthal and Jules Keranen
December 22, 2023
Nathan Heenan '24 winds up his bowl using a two-hand method.

West High Bowling team takes home a win against undefeated Cedar Falls

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
December 22, 2023
Jazz Lab opens up for the Jazz Cafe.

West High School hosts yearly Jazz Cafe

Samuel Rosenthal and Joe Corlette
December 13, 2023
A West High bowler hits their mark for a perfect bowl.

Q&A with West High bowler Maddie Otis ’24

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
November 13, 2023

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review

Samuel Rosenthal and Joe Corlette
November 9, 2023
A test with questions concerning the future of a student's test scores shows a student's uncertain answers.

ACT or SAT: Which exam is a good fit for you?

Samuel Rosenthal and Abby Guo
October 30, 2023
Taking the phrase “summer slide” literally, two students show the emotions they associate with summer learning loss.

The summer slide

Evelyn Kraber and Samuel Rosenthal
October 2, 2023
Ryan Middleton (left) and Brian Zeglis (right) stand with the Trojan Marching Band before the half-time show.

Marching forward

Anna Greenlee, Samuel Rosenthal, and Joe Corlette
September 27, 2023

West High 2023 Homecoming Parade recap

Haneen Eltyeb and Samuel Rosenthal
September 27, 2023
Image designed by Samuel Rosenthal

‘Stranger Things 4’ discussion

Samuel Rosenthal and Ijin Shim
June 5, 2022

5 second challenge starring Kerri Barnhouse and Katy Nahra

Ijin Shim and Samuel Rosenthal
June 1, 2022
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was released May 6, 2022

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ review

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
June 1, 2022
Art by Samuel Rosenthal

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ review

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
April 25, 2022
Art designed by Samuel Rosenthal

‘All of Us Are Dead’ discussion

Samuel Rosenthal and Ijin Shim
April 17, 2022
"Turning Red" was released on Feb. 21.

‘Turning Red’ review

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
April 7, 2022
"The Batman" was released on March 4.

‘The Batman’ review

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
March 11, 2022

5 second challenge with Jenny Eustice and Andrea Harms

Samuel Rosenthal and Ijin Shim
March 4, 2022
The Power of the Dog was released Nov. 17, 2021.

‘The Power of the Dog’ review and its current Oscar status

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
February 25, 2022

[Video] New year, new West

Ginger McCartney, Artist, Designer
January 21, 2022
2022 entertainment calendar

2022 entertainment calendar

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
January 12, 2022
A scoop of pop culture: Top 10 favorite holiday films

A scoop of pop culture: Top 10 favorite holiday films

Samuel Rosenthal and Lucy Gerlieb
December 15, 2021
"King Richard" was released on Nov. 19.

A scoop of pop culture: ‘King Richard’ is a familiar but well made story

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
December 9, 2021
The new Marvel film "Eternals" was released Nov. 5

‘Eternals’ has incredible scope but bites off more than it can chew

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
November 15, 2021

[Video] West High teachers react to being called their first names

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
November 4, 2021
The new sci-fi film "Dune" was released on Oct. 22.

A scoop of pop culture: ‘Dune’ is the beginning of a fantastic sci-fi epic

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
October 27, 2021

[Video] West High Weekly 10.1.21

Alaina Greenlee, Mohana Sunkara, and Camille Gretter
October 1, 2021
A scoop of pop culture: Top 10 favorite Pixar films

A scoop of pop culture: Top 10 favorite Pixar films

Samuel Rosenthal and Lucy Gerlieb
September 20, 2021
Afternoon of March 31st, 2021 above highway 218, Rosenthal 24' takes a picture of traffic racing in below 50 degree weather. “I tried to get a picture of movement through the line of the horizon, to seem as though they're coming and going from who knows where.

Spring Photo Biker

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
April 9, 2021
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