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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
Jill Hofmockel stands in front of a Halloween themed book stand.

Meet West’s leading librarian: Mrs. Hofmockel

Tessa Gibson and Vera Tanas
November 8, 2023
A Photo of Natalie Dunlap interviewing Hazim Mohamed for NPRs Nest Generation Radio. Photos provided by Natalie Dunlap.

From West Side Story to Daily Iowan

Airi Thompson, Assistant News Editor
October 31, 2023
Ed Barker went through a lot when he was a principal but he still managed to get through it and leave a good impression on some of his students.

Looking back: Former Principal Ed Barker

Sophie Richardson, News Reporter and Photographer
November 17, 2021
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
Florence Assumani 22 and Tremeice Carter 22 pose for a photo.

Editing connections

Annie Schwartz and Abby McKeone
October 6, 2020

Recruiting Trail with Tate Crane

Tosh Klever and Joe Goodman
October 3, 2019
James Pinter 20 competes in the 200 yard freestyle race on Saturday, Dec. 16. Pinter placed third in his heat with a time of 1:46.46.

Swimming into a different state

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
December 17, 2018
Isaac Liao 20 and Allen Liao 20 have written numerous poems which cover serious topics such as depression and isolation.

Poetic pair

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor
November 7, 2018
Caroline Barkers profile of herself.

Capture the moment

Caroline Chandler, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
Explore the links below to update yourself on this months events.

What you missed this October

WSS Staff
October 30, 2018
Austyn Goodale 20 stands on the sidelines as she cheers during the first home game against North Scott on Friday, Aug. 24.

Diving into a new sport

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
October 25, 2018
A new home

A new home

Natalie Katz and Sophie Stephens
October 14, 2018
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