• 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
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Many people in our community struggle with mental health and are unaware of the resources available to them

Combatting a mental health crisis

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
February 8, 2022
Explore what the West High club community has to offer.

West High club breakdown

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
February 4, 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
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" is available for streaming on Apple TV+.

How does Joel Coen feel about ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth?’

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 19, 2022
The emergency lights went on as West High lost both the power and internet Jan. 12.

West High experiences power outage

Hanah Kitamoto and Mishka Mohamed Nour
January 12, 2022
The poster for "Licorice Pizza" as seen at FilmScene Theaters. Credit: Jack Harris / 2021

‘Licorice Pizza’ review: a 1970s slice of life

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 12, 2022
The West High parking lot sits empty as snow removal crews start to clear the snow on Feb. 7, 2021.

The return of snow days

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
January 7, 2022
Iowa winters mean two things: cold weather and snow days.

How to spend your snow days

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
January 6, 2022
The Monday Message is a weekly YouTube video made by Principal Mitch Gross to inform students. (File Photo)

West High announces changes in Monday Message

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
January 3, 2022
News Wrap-Up host Audrey Parrish poses for a photo.

Weekly news wrap-up

Vivian Polgreen, Audrey Parrish, and Helelia Wa Kalala
December 31, 2021
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
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