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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

Tirza Overholt '26 and City High student Cantrell Fletcher ‘26 protest among hundreds of students during the "Melt ICE!" protest held Feb. 5.
Reimagining resistance: exploring Iowa’s legacy of student activism
Socialism has arisen from the American political scene as a result of continued economic and political oppression.
The new American left
Ethan Ding, Online Copy Co-Editor
Sophie Singh '27 tutors in English teacher Monica Winterberg's room.
Senior Best of West tutors reminisce on their favorite moments
Sharon Liao and Anna You Apr 23, 2026
Director Brian Zeglis conducts the Jazz Ensemble saxophone section during their performance at the Iowa Jazz Championships. The Iowa City West High Jazz Ensemble competed at the Iowa Jazz Championships April 7 at Iowa State University.
Jazz Ensemble places 6th at Iowa Jazz Championships
Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor • Apr 21, 2026
WSS staff receives Online Pacemaker award
WSS staff receives Online Pacemaker award
Staff Apr 21, 2026
West High's cross country teams are starting a new path at home.
West cross country charts a new course
Maddux Neukirch, Photographer • Apr 18, 2026
Eight West students competed at the State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa March 26-27, showcasing research projects in fields such as agriculture, engineering and cellular biology. After being judged on presentation skills and the impact and methodology of their research, several West students were awarded scholarships and nominations for future competitions.

Photo courtesy of Megan Bildner.
Leaders in their fields
Adam Lee and Ethan Ding Apr 17, 2026
West High's Science Olympiad teams pose together at the state competition.  The club fielded two teams, Gold and Green, to compete at Iowa State University April 11. Photo courtesy of Megan Bildner.
West Science Olympiad takes home bronze from state competition
Mert Ince, Adam Lee and Sonya Zhu Apr 17, 2026
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