• 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
The student news source of Iowa City West High

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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
Caroline Found's number nine jersey sits in the spotlight during the retirement ceremony on Oct. 5.

West High volleyball retires Caroline Found’s number 9

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 5, 2021
Ryne Vander Leest '23 takes down the Davenport Central running back.

West takes down Davenport Central in a record breaking night

Isabella Tisdale, Sports Reporter/Photographer
October 3, 2021
Despite their loss, the juniors have bright smiles as they shake hands with the seniors.

West hosts first annual Trojan Games

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
September 30, 2021
The entire team huddles before JV race.

Boys cross country takes first in home meet

Isabella Tisdale, Sports Reporter/Photographer
September 30, 2021
The Trojans ready themselves to take on the Little Hawks.

Trojan football loses to cross-town rival City High

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2021
The seniors celebrate their 22-16 win over the juniors during West High's annual powderpuff game on Oct. 3, 2019.

Homecoming traditions turned more inclusive

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
September 22, 2021
The Trojans break through a poster as they run onto Trojan Field.

Trojan football falls to Kennedy in season opener

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
August 28, 2021
In a year full of political turmoil, controversial conversations in the classroom have become increasingly prevalent, raising the question: should teachers share their political views with students?

Freedom of teach

Maya Chu and Krisha Kapoor
June 6, 2021
WSS looks into gun violence and its impact on students.

Call for control

Ruba Ahmed-Abdelmutalab and Helen Zhang
June 3, 2021
Paras Bassuk '21 advocates for students to have a say in Iowa government.

2021’s Last Story: Paras Bassuk ’21

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature 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
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