• 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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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Many students at West High had to learn how to manage their ADHD in an online setting.

The ADHD impact

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
December 21, 2020
WSS examines how the disadvantages students face during online instruction can hinder their ability to learn.

Detached

Heidi Du, Hanah Kitamoto, and Soomin Koh
December 18, 2020
As COVID-19 cases rise across the state of Iowa, many businesses are altering operations in order to keep employees and patrons safe.

Shockwaves: the long-term implications of COVID-19

Vivian Polgreen and Gwen Watson
November 19, 2020
MSCHF's company logo.

MSCHF: The company that creates chaos

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 19, 2020
Rosemary Timmer-Hackert '23 stands out in the snow on October 19.

Rosemary’s Rambles: watching the climate change

Rosemary Timmer-Hackert, Print Opinion Editor
November 16, 2020
The flu and COVID-19 may seem similar on paper, but in reality the two illnesses are vastly different.

Finding the difference: COVID-19 and the flu

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
November 12, 2020
Thanksgiving food drive to end Nov. 13

Thanksgiving food drive to end Nov. 13

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
November 11, 2020
West High movie buffs Sam Westergaard '22 and Sam Nester '21 discuss their favorite films.

West High movie buffs share their favorite films

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 7, 2020
West High musicians auditioned for All-State band, orchestra and choir online this year.

All-State musicians selected amidst pandemic

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
November 1, 2020
Image from Amazon Studios, 2020

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” isn’t really a sequel

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
October 25, 2020
According to the New York Times, 15 million to 26 million people in the U.S. alone have attended rallies in support of the Black Lives Matter movement since the killing of George Floyd in May.

Unmuted

Marta Leira, Fareeha Ahmad, and Maya Chu
October 19, 2020
The Iowa City City Council speaks at an IFR protest at the Pentacrest.

2020 summer recap

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
October 16, 2020
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