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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

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

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.

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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