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  • Girls soccer vs. Jefferson @home-Tuesday (postponed due to weather)
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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 student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The West Side Story has changed a lot and the current WSS web staff has attempted to go through all of it.

The history of the ‘West Side Story’

Sophie Richardson, News Reporter and Photographer
January 27, 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
Pete Moe 22 gets double teamed in the paint against Cedar Falls on Jan. 15.

Boys basketball loses second straight to Cedar Falls

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 15, 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 year 2020 was easy to beat but 2021 truly filled itself with some unforgettable moments for athletes, coaches, parents and fans.

Top 10 sports moments of 2021

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 31, 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
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the 4th theatrical installment in franchise history.

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ review and the state of modern cinema

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 22, 2021
Ed Barker went through a lot when he was a principal but he still managed to get through it and leave a good impression on some of his students.

Looking back: Former Principal Ed Barker

Sophie Richardson, News Reporter and Photographer
November 17, 2021
Donald Doyle watching over a student trying the piano during hip hop club meeting.

Aspire to inspire

Mishka Mohamed Nour, Profiles Editor
November 16, 2021
All ten Trojan athletes that participated in the signing ceremony after school pose for a picture in the cafeteria on Nov. 10.

10 Trojan athletes sign their National Letters of Intent

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2021
Lamb review: An adorably offbeat horror film

‘Lamb’ review: An adorably offbeat horror film

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 9, 2021
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