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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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With this school year coming to a close, students may feel nervous about what the upcoming year will bring. A general tip for all grades would be to try new things and not procrastinate assignments.

Tips for the new school year

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2019
Lord of the Flies written by William Golding tells the story of a group of young boys stranded on an island. The 1954 novel has earned itself a Noble Prize in Literature.

Four books to read this summer

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
May 6, 2019
The ISASP tests will begin on Tuesday, April 16 and last through Thursday, April 18.

Testing new tech

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor
April 14, 2019
Displayed are three St. Patricks day recipes West Side Story made to celebrate the holiday.

3 simply delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipes

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
March 17, 2019
While working in food service may seem mundane, a lot more happens behind the scenes.

Tales from food industry insiders

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
January 28, 2019
Aquaman (Jason Momoa) wields the trident of Atlan.

“Aquaman” is cliche, yet captivating

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
January 28, 2019
Fostering Love: highlighting how adoption and foster care challenge the definition of a traditional family.

Fostering Love

Anna Brown and Lily Meng
December 21, 2018
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
With Thanksgiving well on its way, WSS has compiled three recipes to try out this holiday season. One of these is the caramel and apple cake dessert.

Recipes to gobble up this Thanksgiving

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2018
Being in high school, some may be considered too old to trick or treat. Despite this, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween.

8 Trick-or-treating alternatives

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
October 31, 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
Hirschs final performance on the 2018 Iowa Ambassadors of Music band tour of Europe was in Rothenburg, Germany.

A unique musical experience

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
October 10, 2018
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