• 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 year 2020 was easy to beat but 2021 truly filled itself with some unforgettable moments for athletes, coaches, parents and fans.

Top 10 sports moments of 2021

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
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
Juniors Ryne Vander Leest, Ryan Goodman and Owen Larson pose for a photo before recording a podcast on Dec. 14.

No Cap Recap: ‘West High Court Report’

Owen Aanestad and Barry Diallo
December 15, 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
Keira Jones '22, Evan Zukin '22 and Samantha Croco '22 dance in Theatre West's fall production of "Footloose".

Theatre West presents ‘Footloose’ this week

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2021
"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" is the 4th theatrical installment in franchise history.

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ review and the state of modern cinema

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 22, 2021
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
Donald Doyle watching over a student trying the piano during hip hop club meeting.

Aspire to inspire

Mishka Mohamed Nour, Profiles Editor
November 16, 2021
'Lamb' review: An adorably offbeat horror film

‘Lamb’ review: An adorably offbeat horror film

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 9, 2021
The heights that “Squid Game” has reached only in these past few weeks are truly historical.

Lost in translation: ‘Squid Game’ review

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
November 9, 2021
"Wonka" is set to debut in theaters on March 17, 2023.

Which Wonka

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2021
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