• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The graduation countdown

The graduation countdown

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2018
A farewell from the West Side Story class of 2018

A farewell from the West Side Story class of 2018

WSS Senior Staff
May 17, 2018
Students celebrate graduation at the Old Capitol in Iowa City.

Choose your own adventure: Can you survive senior year?

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2018
How to: study for finals

How to: study for finals

Mary Vander Weg and Fenna Semken
April 1, 2018
Social studies teacher, Megan Johnson poses for a photo in her classroom on Wednesday, March 7.

A legacy leaves

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2018
Fenna Semken '18 dances in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade in 2016 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. During the parade, Champagne Academy of Irish Dance passes out candy and dances on street corners. In 2016, they won best costume in the parade.

West Side Radio: Shamrocks and Oscar shocks

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap
March 16, 2018
Just a little help from my friends

Just a little help from my friends

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2018
This drawing by Iowa City West senior Madi Wehmeyer is one of 24 pieces of student-created art on display at Veridian Credit Union’s Coralville branch as part of the credit union’s ArtShare, a program designed to celebrate the talent of local student artists. The full collection will be unveiled at the branch on February 26 from 5-6 p.m.

Iowa City West and Marion among 10 high schools showcased in Veridian’s ArtShare

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2018
Milo, the dog, hangs out in the library with students during lunch to help ease students' stress from finals.

Milo visits West, relieves stress

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2018
The countdown begins

The countdown begins

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Mediterranean tri-bean salad: three times the fun

Mediterranean tri-bean salad: three times the fun

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2018
Items throughout the author's life that have influenced her opinion, such as the school newspaper and her dance shoes.

Choose happiness

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2018
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