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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

Emily Magnuson, an art teacher at West, talks through teaching during the pandemic while facing health problems.

Teaching through turmoil

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 19, 2023
Having high expectations can be motivating and stressful.

Overachievement: a double-edged sword

Abby Guo, Video Editor
November 15, 2022
May news briefs

May news briefs

Lilly Graham, Print Managing Editor
May 24, 2022
As cases decrease in Johnson County and the CDC loosens restrictions, some students choose to keep their masks on.

Unmasked

Isabella Tisdale, Sports reporter
March 28, 2022
UNICEF held a Bake Sale in February for the first.

First time for everything

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
February 17, 2022
A common phrase said by parents at school board meetings has had to do with infringement of freedom and denying rights.

When a pandemic turns political

Isabella Tisdale, Sports Reporter/Photographer
January 24, 2022
COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are available at most local pharmacies, see their website for details.

Booster breakdown

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
January 20, 2022
Omicron, the most recent COVID-19 variant, was recently named a variant of concern.

Don’t overlook Omicron

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
December 17, 2021
News briefs

News briefs

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
November 22, 2021
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