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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
Marie Stier

Marie Stier, Print Features Editor

(she/her) Marie Stier is a Junior at West High and she is excited for her second year on staff. She is the Feature Editor for WSS. In her free time, you can find her hammocking, doing puzzles on her porch and drinking kombucha (a recent discovery!)

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[Video] Growing Wings

Grace Bartlett and Marie Stier
November 16, 2023
WSS covers recent legislation regarding censorship and the LGBTQ+ community in classrooms.

Education legislation

Kamakshee Kuchhal, Shanza Sami, and Marie Stier
October 6, 2023
Senior Jocelyn Jacobsen reaches over the net to block during a point against Kennedy.

Trojans celebrate senior night with a win

Anna Song and Marie Stier
September 28, 2023
Melae Lacy 24 and Helen Penning 24 jump to block a ball against Waterloo West Sept. 12.

West volleyball competes in Xtream Arena for the first time

Marie Stier and Anna Song
September 17, 2023
Rowan Russell ’26 flies in a pike dive.

[Photo] Diving a little deeper

September 15, 2023
Gianna Liu 25 reaches to return the ball over the net during a point against Mid-Prarie Sep. 9.

West volleyball hosts annual Live Like Line Tournament

Marie Stier and Anna Song
September 12, 2023
Red Fish Hue Fish

Red Fish Hue Fish

Jessie Li and Marie Stier
June 2, 2023
Jay Mascardo ’23 hits a serve in the semi-finals of the individual state tournament May 27.

Girls tennis competes at individual state tournament

Marie Stier, Print Features Editor
May 30, 2023
Seniors Jay Mascardo and Mohana Sunkara pose after securing their spots in the Individual State Tournament.

Girls tennis senior reflections

Marie Stier, Print Features Editor
May 25, 2023
West students discuss how taking medication for ADHD, anxiety and depression has impacted their lives.

Medicated

Lilly Graham and Marie Stier
April 20, 2023
West High Science Olympiad poses for a photo.

Science Olympiad team places 5th at state-wide competition

Anna Song and Marie Stier
April 5, 2023
WSS explores modern hookup culture at West and its impact on teenagers’ relationships.

(No) strings attached

Ella De Young, Katherine Shoppa, and Marie Stier
March 2, 2023
Ian Caballero ’23 smiles after his race Feb. 10.

Trojan Bolts place eighth at Boys State Swimming

Gianna Liu and Marie Stier
February 13, 2023
Adam Knight, Kathleen Johnson and Aaron Stonerook introduce A Long Walk in the Woods to West Students Feb. 10.

West students watch A Walk in the Woods at Riverside Theatre

Anna Song and Marie Stier
February 13, 2023
Catherine Xu 26 and Shahd Suleiman 26 prepare for their event Trajectory Feb. 4 at the regional competion.

Science Olympiad team takes on regionals

Anna Song and Marie Stier
February 6, 2023
Before the 2022 annual Thanksgiving food drive at West High, paraeducators Omega Dancel and Samina Naz, alongside students Wael Osman 25 and Mollie Greer 26, stand inside West High Supply in front of shelves of donated food. Photo courtesy of Brittany McConnell.

Next meal

Ella De Young and Marie Stier
January 22, 2023
Ian Caballero 23 prepares for the 50Y Freestyle

Trojan Bolts Secure the Golden Speedo 2023

Marie Stier and Gianna Liu
January 17, 2023
Dillon Croco 24 honors Owen Skelley with his swim cap

Trojan Bolts dominate in first meet of the season

Gianna Liu and Marie Stier
December 2, 2022
Chess is an activity that can breach linguistic and cultural barriers.

Across the board

Heidi Du and Marie Stier
November 18, 2022
Hannah Longmire 26 poses by the pool after swim practice.

Triple threat

Maya Chu and Marie Stier
October 10, 2022
The Effect of Plant Based Diets

The Effect of Plant Based Diets

Marie Stier, Print Features Editor
February 21, 2022
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