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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

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 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
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
The film Cmon Cmon was released on Nov. 19.

‘C’mon C’mon’ review: Mike Mills’ best film yet

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
December 10, 2021
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