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West Side Story
The student news site of West High School

West Side Story
The student news site of West High School

West Side Story
A scoop of pop culture: Top 10 favorite Pixar films

A scoop of pop culture: Top 10 favorite Pixar films

Samuel Rosenthal and Lucy Gerlieb
September 20, 2021
The isolation room in South Korea we were forced to stay in due to COVID-19.

Nicole’s Headspace: 10 days in isolation

Nicole Lee, Podcaster
September 15, 2021
Credit: Nia DaCosta / 2021

The newest “Candyman” is the most poignant yet

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 12, 2021
The American flag hangs in a West High classroom on Sept. 7.

Afghanistan has a right to self-determination

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 8, 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
Hector the Trojan poses for a picture in the West Side Story newsroom on June 4.

Behind the mascot: “Hector” the Trojan

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
June 4, 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
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, Co-News Editor
May 18, 2021
Image by Alexander Shatov used with permission

ICCSD’s Discord ban recap

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
May 18, 2021
The yearbook staff celebrating the completion of the 2021 yearbook on April 2. This years staff is combined in-person and online students.

Trojan Epic yearbook releases distribution dates

Vivian Polgreen, Co-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
Meena Tate 23 is swarmed by her teammates as they celebrate her goal to put the Trojans up 1-0 against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Girls soccer edges out City 1-0

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 22, 2021
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