• 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

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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
The West Side Story has changed a lot and the current WSS web staff has attempted to go through all of it.

The history of the ‘West Side Story’

Sophie Richardson, News Reporter and Photographer
January 27, 2022
A common phrase said by parents at school board meetings has had to do with infringement of freedom and denying rights.

When a pandemic turns political

Isabella Tisdale, Sports Reporter/Photographer
January 24, 2022
COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are available at most local pharmacies, see their website for details.

Booster breakdown

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
January 20, 2022
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" is available for streaming on Apple TV+.

How does Joel Coen feel about ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth?’

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 19, 2022
Nisreen Elgaali '22 (middle) and protesters chant during the first protests.

What It Feels Like: Leading a protest

Laney Prelle and Audrey Parrish
January 18, 2022
Two pairs of twins share their experiences as fraternal twins.

Two of a kind

Mishka Mohamed Nour, Profiles Editor
January 14, 2022
The poster for "Licorice Pizza" as seen at FilmScene Theaters. Credit: Jack Harris / 2021

‘Licorice Pizza’ review: a 1970s slice of life

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 12, 2022
The Monday Message is a weekly YouTube video made by Principal Mitch Gross to inform students. (File Photo)

West High announces changes in Monday Message

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
January 3, 2022
An eating disorder can present itself in many ways. But, according to psychiatry.org, they are characterized as behavioral disorders that impact ones attitude or feeling towards eating and/or body image.

A social disorder

Isabella Tisdale, Sports Reporter
December 31, 2021
A podcast full of reviews, rants, and spoilers.

Nicole’s Headspace: ‘Tick Tick…Boom!’ review

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
December 17, 2021
Kurt Vonnegut was perhaps one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, writing such novels as Mother Night, Breakfast of Champions, and, of course, Slaughterhouse-Five.

‘Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time’ review: A documentary worth the wait

Thayer Abu-Hijleh, Entertainment Editor
December 14, 2021
The film "C'mon C'mon" was released on Nov. 19.

‘C’mon C’mon’ review: Mike Mills’ best film yet

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
December 10, 2021
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