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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
Hayate Mustefa 23 wears a niqab, a garment that incorporates a face covering in addition to a headscarf.

More than a head covering

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Jillian Prescott, Cymry Hieronymus, and Paras Bassuk
February 26, 2020
WSS examines the underlying racial disparities at West and within the ICCSD.

Disconnected.

Alice Meng and Jenna Wang
February 21, 2020
The boys track used these uniforms from 2005 to 2012. They have been deemed the worst West uniform.

Top 10 best and worst of West uniforms

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
Izaak Hajek 20, along with his teammates and coaches, celebrate as Jordan Christensen 22 recieves his medal on Feb. 15.

Trojan Bolts take home state title

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2020
West High is home to a wide range of students varying in places of birth. For international students, being at West High entails getting accustomed to a new language and school system.

The international student experience

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
February 15, 2020
English teacher Kerri Barnhouse has had multiple students from previous years end up teaching with her at West.

From students to colleagues

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
February 14, 2020
The final reveal for the amount of money raised for the kids is celebrated.

For the kids: why they dance

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
February 11, 2020
The West High bench celebrates a bucket against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

No cap recap: boys basketball JV squad

Joe Goodman and Owen Aanestad
February 9, 2020
Liv Williams 21, Rylee Goodfellow 21, and Ana Prouty 23 cheer from the bench as Matayia Tellis makes a shot and gets two free throws off of a foul.

West takes control of Cougars on Senior Night

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 8, 2020
The referee raises the hand of Drake Davis 22 after his dramatic victory at 145 pounds.

Boys wrestling dominates Wahawks on Senior Night

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
Camille Gretter 23 brings back an article on chocolate consumption so you can enjoy a sweet treat guilt-free.

Looking back: Addicted to chocolate

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2020
Senior athletes Tate Crane, Cora Saunders, Brody Schilling, Will Hoeft and Collin Leavy signed their National Letters of Intent on Feb. 5.

Winter sports signing day

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 5, 2020
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