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

West Side Story
Cover art for "Loki: Where Mischief Lies," a tale of how Loki came to become the God of Mischief.

“Loki: Where Mischief Lies” is a brilliant examination of the famed character

Edward Keen, Arts Editor
September 18, 2019
Emma Kearney '21, runs at the first and only home meet of the season.

An uphill battle

Abby McKeone, Graphics and Social Media Editor
September 16, 2019
The Iowa City Farmers Market was first established in 1972. After 47 years the market has grown from just 13 vendors to 80.

The magic of the market

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 12, 2019
Alexis Dick '21 compares classic Disney movies to their new live-action remakes.

Disney’s remake spree

Alexis Dick, Reporter
September 9, 2019
Summer 2019 was full of major turnabouts in the film industry.

Summer 2019 in film: a recap

Edward Keen, Arts Editor
September 4, 2019
Sporting odd smells and an all brown color scheme, the older bathrooms in the building are definitely the more interesting ones.

Best bathrooms of West

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
May 29, 2019
McKenna Proud ‘21 flaunts her favorite pair of socks. This pair features Cleopatra and Egyptian cats against a purple background. Proud’s love for Cleopatra stems from her childhood.

Fashion Friday: socks

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
May 24, 2019
WSS staffer Ken Wilbur and Rabi Alaya '20 pose for a picture in the West High courtyard.

West Side Radio: Breaking borders with Rabi Alaya ’20

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor
May 24, 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
Displayed are three St. Patrick's 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
"The Waning Age" art by Rain Richards. The novel is about a world where emotion is only catered to the rich.

Book review: “The Waning Age” is a lackluster novel about emotion

Edward Keen, Arts Editor
March 17, 2019
Photo Editor Maddi Shinall '19 poses for a photo as she displays her feminist slogan sweatshirt on Friday, Feb. 15.

A woman’s place is in charge

Maddi Shinall, Photo Editor
February 17, 2019
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