• 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
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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
Seniors Kaitlyn Hansen, Khlood Saeed and Elena Koogler pose for a photo during the senior car parade on May 31.

Car parade held to congratulate class of 2020

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 1, 2020
Social distancing has impacted students' mental health both positively and negatively.

Trapped

Hanah Kitamoto and Misha Canin
May 21, 2020
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Iowa high school sports given permission to resume June 1

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 20, 2020
Yard signs that honor the class of 2020 were placed in seniors' yards on May 15.

Seniors honored with graduation yard signs

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 16, 2020
Sophie Stephens '19 poses as she writes a letter on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

Interrupted tradition

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 11, 2020
English Language Learners at West face a language barrier while adjusting to the new environment.

Overcoming obstacles

Hanah Kitamoto and Isaac Young
April 28, 2020
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West High lunch meals site moves to new location

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 21, 2020
With this school year coming to a close, students may feel nervous about what the upcoming year will bring. A general tip for all grades would be to try new things and not procrastinate assignments.

Iowa schools to close for remainder of school year

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 17, 2020
Fabian Brown '21 runs a relay during a track meet.

COVID-19 transforms landscape of spring sports

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2020
The coronavirus has been affecting numerous of people around the world.

Five myths about coronavirus

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 19, 2020
West High athletes share their nicknames and their origins.

Nifty nicknames

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 22, 2020
Izaak Hajek '20, along with his teammates and coaches, celebrate as Jordan Christensen '22 recieves his medal on Feb. 15.

Trojan Bolts take home state title

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2020
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