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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

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Maddy Smith

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor

(she/her) Maddy Smith is a senior at West. This will be her third year on staff. She is the online Features and Visuals editor. She enjoys music, photography, and traveling.

All content by Maddy Smith
Senior Maddy Smith offers her tips and tricks for high school.

Navigating high school: a guide

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
May 11, 2022
Alyson Skala '24 defends against Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

Girls soccer dominates Kennedy

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
April 27, 2022
Who knows what's going to go down in The Futon?

The Futon: Our summer playlist

Isabella Tisdale and Maddy Smith
April 17, 2022
The debate continues on masks and the official end to the pandemic.

[Photo] Is it over yet?

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
April 4, 2022
The Geneva Conventions are laws and rules put in place to bring humanity into uncivilized conflict.

The rules of war

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
March 30, 2022
Erik Caperon stands with his team after winning a state title.

Stepping into the ring

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
March 5, 2022
Pre-workout is the latest fitness fad for high school athletes.

Pre-powering

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
March 2, 2022
West High will not be holding another all school dance this school year.

[Photo] West High winter formal canceled in planning stages

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
February 24, 2022
UNICEF held a Bake Sale in February for the first.

First time for everything

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
February 17, 2022
Awa Elola '23 is from the Ivory Coast.

The Dance Team had their game faces on for the halftime show on Jan. 21.

A performer spins like a top during the Pom's halftime performance on Jan. 21.

Junior Kareem Earl shields the ball as he goes in for a layup.

Senior Pete Moe leaps to put the ball in the basket on Jan. 21.

Kareem Earl '23 dances at the end of his startling-lineup call.

Lucy Wolf '24 dribbles through the City High defense.

Anna Proudy '23 goes for a layup.

Junior Meena Tate lunges to pass the ball back to Anna Proudy '23

Coach BJ Mayer raises his hands in protest against a bad call.

Meena Tate '23 bends to avoid City High's defense.

Junior Keiko Ono-Fullard shoots a three-pointer against the Little Hawks on Jan. 21.

Keiko Ono-Fullard '23 moves between Little Hawk players to score for West.

Head Coach BJ Mayer instructs his Trojans as they switch into defensive positions.

A student cheers on the Trojans from the sidelines.

The cheerleaders bring a unique energy to the air.

The student section was lively as the West Girls Basketball team progressed neck-and-neck with the City High Little Hawks.

The bench jumps for joy as the Trojans surpass the Little Hawks

The girls basketball team celebrates a Trojans' point.

Senior Avery Vest smiles as the line up of the City-West matchup is called.

Meena Tate '23 jokes with her time as they prepare to facedown the Little Hawks.

Junior Krisha Kapoor jokes off the nerves during warmups.

A team united.

COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are available at most local pharmacies, see their website for details.

Booster breakdown

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
January 20, 2022
The flag of the state of Iowa flies outside of the University Heights Police station.

An attack on democracy

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
January 11, 2022
Melae' Lacy '24 goes up for a layup against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

Anna Prouty '23 fights for a rebound against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

Avery Vest '22 looks for an open teammate against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

Ambition Baton twirlers perform at halftime on Jan. 7

Aly Skala '24 goes up for a layup in the fourth quarter against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

The Monday Message is a weekly YouTube video made by Principal Mitch Gross to inform students. (File Photo)

West High announces changes in Monday Message

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
January 3, 2022
The Trojans cheer for teammate Abdelrahman Abdalla '23.

[Photo] Boys basketball shows promise in season opener

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2021
Carolyn Pierce '23 aims to shoot as the opposing team attempts to shut her down.

Girls basketball 2021-2022 season preview

Zoe Smith and Maddy Smith
November 22, 2021
_____ speaks to the gathered crowd on Friday, Nov. 19

Members of the newly founded Black Student Union and other protest organizers stand on the steps of the Old Capital, rallying for racial justice.

A community member raises their fist in unison with protesters on Nov. 19

The phrase "No Justice, No Peace," has been a battle cry for the BLM movement. It was shouted by students to protest racial injustice in ICCSD schools.

Protesters march through Iowa City chanting, "Whose schools? Our schools,"

Students and fellow comminity members gather on the Pentacrest, preparing to march through the city.

Bena Kariuki '22 speaks about the purpose of the protest on Friday, Nov. 19

Razan ___ speaks to the gathered crowd to rally behind the newly established Black Student Union at West High.

A man in the community protests legislation restricting education on race.

A group of students from Johnson County high schools hold their protest signs.

A student helps a peer tape a protest sign to their coat at the protest on 11/19/21

"All students need to feel respected and safe [in] a school environment. Most minorities are left out and not treated the same" said Jasmine Nour '23

Cade Adkins '22 catches against Waterloo West on July 16 in the first round of substate.

[Photo] 10 Trojan athletes sign their National Letters of Intent

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2021
Marissa Goodale '22 stares down her opponent while wrestling at the third annual state tournament in Coralville.

[Photo] Pinning stereotypes

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2021
One of the two "Oracles of Iowa City" murals is displayed on the side of a parking ramp on East Burlington St. in Downtown Iowa City.

Coloring the community

Owen Aanestad and Maddy Smith
November 5, 2021
Senior Maddy Smith poses with her younger sibling on a Halloween long ago.

Halloween to a nostalgic teenager

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
October 29, 2021
The seventeen Trojan Bolt seniors pose for a photo after the senior ceremony before their dual meet against City High on Oct. 19.

The West High Supply is a great resource for food, clothing, hygiene and more. See the office for more information.

[Photo] Resources for the upcoming winter season

October 15, 2021
Boaz Abramoff '22 looks to serve the country in the coming years after being a part of both the West High football and track and field programs.

Committed to serve

Maddy Smith and Nate Gudenkauf
October 10, 2021
Despite their loss, the juniors have bright smiles as they shake hands with the seniors.

West hosts first annual Trojan Games

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
September 30, 2021
Seniors Noah DeSaulniers and Nick McDonnell announce the volleyball championship for the Trojan Games.

This junior team strategically placed their tallest players to block the other team's hit.

Evan Zukin '22 sets the ball for fellow senior Chris Colgan.

Senior Mayowa Dokun '22 hypes up her volleyball team for the Trojan Games.

[Photo] Homecoming spirit week announcements

September 15, 2022
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