• 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

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
Now that it is colder out, taking care of one's mental and physical state of mind becomes even more important in the face of cold weather.

Winter self-care essentials

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2019
City Council member Bruce Teague speaks about his experience as a gay man in Iowa City.

Human Rights Campaign announces Municipal Equality Index in Iowa City

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
November 21, 2019
Posie, a young kitten at the Iowa City Animal Shelter, sleeps in a cozy bed.

The importance of rescuing

Alexis Dick, Reporter
November 20, 2019
Kaylee Gibson 23' models a monster mask to insure a correct fit before an after school props meeting.

Behind the scenes of Theatre West’s She Kills Monsters

Sydney Wildes, Yearbook Clubs and Academics Editor
November 13, 2019
The art of açaí

The art of açaí

Misha Canin, Print Managing Editor and Business Co-Editor
November 9, 2019
As people grow older, they become more aware of some of the larger lies told them as kids. WSS has compiled some lies people have heard over the years.

Lies parents tell their children: A compilation

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2019
Members of the West High swim team sit as a team to watch the diving portion of the meet on Sept. 17, 2019.

A day in the life of a swimmer

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2019
Seven candidates vie for school board positions

Seven candidates vie for school board positions

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
November 5, 2019
Research has shown that texting and driving multiplies the risk of crashing by 2200%.

Crash course on teen driving

Luke Krchak, Reporter
November 2, 2019
Weird excuses teachers get from students

Weird excuses teachers get from students

Mariam Keita and Paras Bussuk
November 2, 2019
Follow WSS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date coverage concerning West High.

West High officially announces girls wrestling team

Edward Keen, Arts Editor
November 1, 2019
Guidance counselor Kelly Bergmann explains what her role as counselor is.

School counselors: the one-stop shops of high school

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
November 1, 2019
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