West Side Story

10/09/2026

Nestled on the corner of Linn and Market Streets, Bread Worthy is a hidden gem connecting the downtown community through flavor. Aspiring entrepreneurs began out of their home and opened a brick-and-mortar storefront this July. Carrying American baked goods and French pastries, this bakery has a bright future ahead.
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📸: Katelyn Wehrle

10/08/2026

Meet the Heroes of Troy nominees for the class of 2027! Voting opened on Monday, Oct. 5 and ends on Friday, Oct. 9. The final six will be announced at the Homecoming Dance at 8:45 pm as a part of the Homecoming Court.

🖌️: Lea Abou Alaiwa

10/08/2026

Meet the Heroes of Troy nominees for the class of 2027! Voting opened on Monday. Oct. 5 and ends on Friday, Oct. 9. The final six will be announced at the Homecoming Dance at 8:45 pm as a part of the Homecoming Court.

🖌️: Lea Abou Alaiwa

10/06/2026

Nestled on the corner of Linn and Market Streets, Bread Worthy is a hidden gem connecting the downtown community through flavor. Click the link to learn more!

The aromatic fragrance of pastries wafts into central downtown streets, drawing in local passersby. The seemingly lone standing brick building holds delectable goodies, from croissants to coffee cake; despite the misleading name, no bread is to be found. At 4 a.m., the rest of Iowa City is quiet; in...

10/06/2026

After moving from São Paulo, Brazil to Iowa as an exchange student, Lara Beltrami ’27 is finding new ways to pursue her passions for musical theater and modeling while embracing the new experiences and culture at West High. Click the link to read more!

From the glare of the stage lights as she performs to the rapid click of a camera during a photo shoot, Lara Beltrami ’27 is no stranger to the spotlight. Beltrami spent her childhood in São Paulo, Brazil, exploring her passion for musical theater and modeling, which has shaped her over time and ...

10/06/2026

Created just two years ago, IOWinds is a fast-growing and successful nonprofit determined to help young musicians in Iowa. Click the link to read more.

When thinking about music, a lot of people immediately think about pop or rap music, but not many pick up on the wind and brass instrument industry. Recently, an organization was founded specifically for middle and high school woodwinds and brass musicians who want to pursue music in future. IOWinds...

10/04/2026

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🖌️: Haley DeMeulenaere

10/02/2026

Welcome back to West Side Scoop: West High’s new show. This week, anchors Emma Lai ’28 and Niki Wendlandt ’28 go over West’s sports events and news from the past week; Sept. 28, Oct. 2.

🎙️: Emma Lai, Niki Wendlandt
📸: Emmerson Reimers, Gwen Grifhorst, Charlotte Stephens
🎵: Autumn by Magiksolo, licensed from Artist.io

10/01/2026

Principal Gross announced the West High Heroes of Troy Oct. 1, consisting of 16 nominated seniors. The group will be recognized throughout next week at the homecoming parade Oct. 5 and football game Oct. 9, culminating at the homecoming dance Oct. 10, where the top six seniors will be announced.

🖌️: Lea Abou Alaiwa

09/30/2026

Shortly after the club fair, West Side Story asks students which club is their favorite.
🎥: Dara Alegi
🎵: Grateful by Kitrano, licensed via Canva