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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
Soomin Koh

Soomin Koh, Print Co-Profiles Editor

(she/her) Soomin Koh is a senior at West, and it is her second year on print publication staff as a co-profiles editor. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog Mocha and eating matcha ice cream.
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Business teacher Emily Hudachek and science teacher Marshal Moellers were once students of business teacher Diane Fickel and science teacher Andrea Harms.

Teachers teaching teachers

Soomin Koh and Mishka Mohamed Nour
April 26, 2022
Janet Abejo-Parker is six months into her work as the ICCSDs ombudsperson, a new role within the school district.

Budding ombuds

Lilly Graham and Soomin Koh
March 11, 2022
From sports to music, extracurricular activities can enrich a students high school experience. However, participation often comes with a steep cost.

The price to play

Maya Chu, Heidi Du, and Soomin Koh
October 1, 2021
As prospective college athletes decide among collegiate divisions, some athletes face the stigma associated with lower-division athletic programs.

Sectioning stigma

Soomin Koh and Heidi Du
June 4, 2021
For some West High athletes, sports become more than an after school pastime.

The cost of excellence

Caroline Chandler, Krisha Kapoor, and Soomin Koh
April 26, 2021
Dongari meets via Zoom every Tuesday at 8:15.

Korean culture club launches fundraiser against anti-Asian hate

Soomin Koh, Print Co-Profiles Editor
April 21, 2021
BLM protesters gather in downtown Iowa City June 6.

Unzipping Gen Z

Maya Chu, Heidi Du, Krisha Kapoor, and Soomin Koh
February 26, 2021

Behind the Cover: Detached

Kailey Gee, Hanah Kitamoto, Heidi Du, and Soomin Koh
December 18, 2020
WSS examines how the disadvantages students face during online instruction can hinder their ability to learn.

Detached

Heidi Du, Hanah Kitamoto, and Soomin Koh
December 18, 2020
Athena Wu 24 is the founder of The Rocket Times, Van Allen Elementarys school newspaper.

One article at a time

Soomin Koh, Print Co-Profiles Editor
November 23, 2020
Jimin Seo 22 casts her bamboo sword forward as she stretches her arms to perform her strike.

Bonding through swords

Soomin Koh, Print Co-Profiles Editor
October 20, 2020
WSS Intern Soomin Koh 23 discusses the rise of racism towards Asians in the era of COVID-19.

I am not a virus

Soomin Koh, Print Co-Profiles Editor
April 30, 2020
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