• 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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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
A review of "Free Lunch Express", the anti-Bernie "satire"

A review of “Free Lunch Express”, the anti-Bernie “satire”

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
May 30, 2021
Bill banning diversity curriculum in Iowa

Bill banning diversity curriculum in Iowa

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
May 26, 2021
April 30, 2021, marked Joe Biden's 100th day in the White House

A look into the Biden presidency

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
May 22, 2021
West High students have the choice to wear face masks while on school property as of May 20.

Iowa school districts no longer allowed to require masks

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 20, 2021
AP testing started on May 15, and students will be testing both online and in person through June 3

AP Testing in 2021: What you need to know

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
May 18, 2021
The yearbook staff celebrating the completion of the 2021 yearbook on April 2. This year's staff is combined in-person and online students.

Trojan Epic yearbook releases distribution dates

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
May 8, 2021
The chosen one stands, triumphantly, wielding the legendary sword.

What makes a chosen one: a trope analysis

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
May 2, 2021
Jack Harris '22 reviews the ice cream of his former employers.

The best and the worst of ice cream chains from a former employee

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 20, 2021
Gwen Watson '21 is the online entertainment editor for WSS.

Staff Spotlight: Gwen Watson ’21

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
April 11, 2021
"We Will Always Love You" album cover.

“We Will Always Love You” album review

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 7, 2021
Jack Harris '22 discusses how Studio Ghibli's latest film could mark its downfall.

“Earwig and the Witch” review and the future of Studio Ghibli

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 2, 2021
ICCSD students reflect on COVID-19 after a year in quarantine.

A year of COVID-19

Bess Frerichs, Carter McLaughlin, and Maddy Smith
March 31, 2021
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