• MONDAY 5/12: girls tennis 2A Individual Tournament @ West, girls golf MVC Divisional @ Dubuque Senior, softball vs. Benton @ Linn-Mar
  • TUESDAY 5/13: boys soccer vs. Dubuque Senior, girls soccer @ Dubuque Senior, boys tennis @ Prairie
  • WEDNESDAY 5/14: spring choir concert @ 7:00, boys tennis 2A District Singles/Doubles @ Ottumwa
  • THURSDAY 5/15: boys/girls state qualifiers @ West, girls golf at Prairie
  • FRIDAY 5/16: girls soccer vs. CR Kennedy, boys soccer @ CR Kennedy
  • SATURDAY 5/17: boys tennis substate @ West
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
Gianna

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief

Gianna Liu is a senior at West High. This is her third year on staff and she is the Print Co-Editor-in-Chief. When Gianna isn’t busy taking photos or writing the next big story, you can find her bouncing a volleyball on the 10-foot line, watching the newest kdrama, walking 10,000 steps and volunteering.

All content by Gianna Liu
Derek Hua '25 celebrates a point against Dubuque Senior at the West High Courts April 18.

Tennis teams strike down Liberty Bolts 8-1

Gianna Liu, Sophie Singh, and Marie Stier
April 28, 2025
The Trump Administration restricts AP News from the White House

Regulating reporting

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2025
Food for thought

Editorial: Food for thought

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2025
Girls and boys made marshmellow snowmen at the Coralville Food Pantry community meal Dec. 10. Community members came to celebrate the holidays and enjoy company.

[Photo] January news briefs

Mrudani Ramkumar, Print Managing Editor
January 17, 2025
Reem Kirja '25 is surprsied with a celebration as Coca-Cola Scholar Finalist.

West student Reem Kirja ’25 is awarded Coca-Cola $20,000 scholarship

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2025
From Japan to Haiti to South Africa, WSS explores schools around the world, and how they differ from American schools.

The global report card

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
Abby Van Every ’26, Katherine Gilbertson-White ’27 and Caroline Vander Weg ’26 all received 504 plans that provided their accommodations.

[Photo] Substantially limited

Evelyn Kraber and Sophie Singh
February 28, 2025
The Coralville Food Pantry comes together to film a "thank you" video for the Caitlin Clark Foundation Jan. 31.

Hometown hero: Caitlin Clark donates $22,000 each to four local charities

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2025
Grace Bartlett '25 (bottom right) poses with her Help Desk cast during dess rehersals.

Grace Bartlett ’25: SPIT Director breakdown

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2025
Donald Trump will serve his second term 2024-2028. Artwork by Sean Kearney.

Trial two

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2025
Jack McCaffery '25 shoots a layup against the Prairie Hawks Jan. 17.

Mason Goering '26 attempts a layup against the Prairie Hawks Jan. 17.

KingSton Swayzers '27 attempts to move past the Prairie defender.

Ethan Headings '26 shoots a layup against Prairie High School Jan. 17. The Trojans won 66-55.

Cy McEachnie '25 always dreamed of starting his own business. Now he owns his clothing line Cloudeddreams.

[Photo] Take the risk

Waad Dafalla, Print Reporter
January 17, 2025
Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) are common pain relievers for athletes recovering from an injury or surgery.

[Photo] Pop, play and pay

Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor
January 19, 2025
Professional journalists from around the community surround Jermari Harris, a cornerback for the University of Iowa

[Photo] West journalists attend Iowa football media day

Ashlyn Brady, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2024
Behind the number

Behind the number

Gianna Liu and Mrudani Ramkumar
November 19, 2024
Screenshot 2024-11-14 12.08.15 PM

[Photo] Fall fits

Celia Sadewasser, Print Sports Editor
November 16, 2024
Drum Majors walk on to the field to begin the performance.

[Photo] West High’s first Corridor Marching Classic

Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor
October 18, 2024
Jazz Ensemble plays in the concert as the last band featured.

[Photo] Swinging into the jazz band season: first concert of the year

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Assistant Photo Editor and News Co-Editor
October 10, 2024
Brady Olson '25 sports his mismatched socks and Taco Bell shirt for Worst Outfit Day Oct. 2.

[Photo] Homecoming highlights: reflecting on moments from the week

Colin Wehrle and Lea Abou Alaiwa
October 10, 2024
Seoul Series: the art of effort

Seoul Series: the art of effort

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2024
October started off with three Trojan home wins: girls swimming and diving, girls volleyball and boys cross country.

Trojans start October with three home wins

Gianna Liu, Henry Timmer-Hackert, and Marie Stier
October 3, 2024
Max Gerke '24, Dillon Croco '24, Serene Hamzeh '24 and Emma Pottoff '25 will continue their atheltic career in college.

The next level

Gianna Liu and Marie Stier
May 30, 2024
Claire Hahn ‘25 hits a volley in her doubles match against City High May 1.

Delmira Jara '24 smiles as she recieves her senior recognition gift and flowers May 1.

[Photo] West tennis teams defeat City in annual doubleheader

Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2024
Delmira Jara '24 and Elsie Gross '24 high five each other between points May 1.

This photo, taken at the Boys Swimming and Diving State Tournament won first place sports feature photo for Gianna Liu. Liu was also named Iowa's Photographer of the Year for 2024.

[Photo] IHSPA awards 2 of its 5 top awards to West journalists, names WSS staff 2024 News Team of the Year finalist

Staff
May 1, 2024
A volunteer serves up a samosa during the dinner portion of the event on April 27.

[Photo] Walk it Out performs annual show

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2024

[Video] The CC effect

Anna Song, Gianna Liu, and Celia Sadewasser
April 18, 2024
Emma Potthoff '25 dribbles the ball up the field during the 2023 game. The girls won 1-0.

[Photo] West vs. City soccer rivalry: More than just a game

Minna Abdalla and Elena Garcia Van Auken
April 22, 2024
The Dominant Strategies: Ajay Bharanidhar '25 , Brady Olson '25, Thomas Gibson '25 and Emery Crawford '25 (left to right) smile before the final round.

West wins Econ Slam State Challenge

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2024
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