• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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
Marie Stier

Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief

Marie Stier is a senior at West, and this is her third year on staff. She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief for WSS Print. Outside of journalism, Marie spends her time playing tennis, reading (add her on goodreads!) and eating ice.

All content by Marie Stier
West's esports team shares their experiences competing and being a part of the team.

Game on

Zaira Ahmad and Marie Stier
April 22, 2024
Arab students at West share their experiences with their culture.

The Arab identity

Zaira Ahmad, Reem Kirja, and Marie Stier
April 19, 2024
Maggie Shin '24 prepares to hit a forehand April 6.

Girls tennis team begins season over weekend with three matches

Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2024
Ahead of the 2024 presidential primaries, the WSS compiles election information for the student body.

Election season

Carter Birch Houchins-Witt and Marie Stier
March 7, 2024
Peyten Van Dyke '27 getting ready to attack her opponent in her final match at the Girls State Wrestling meet Feb. 3.

[Photo] February News briefs

Lilly Graham, Print Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
Jack Moreland '24 delivers his cross examination of the character Florin Montoya.

[Photo] Mock Trial: scrimmage recap

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
February 28, 2024
West students prepare for the build challenge portion of the TEAMS state competition Feb. 23.

38 students compete in TEAMS state competition

Anna Song and Marie Stier
February 26, 2024
Peyton Van Dyke '26 shakes her opponents hand after the first round of the girls State tournament.

Petyon Van Dyke '26 takes down her opponent Feb. 1.

Peyton Van Dyke '26 picks up her opponent in the IGHASU 's second annual girls wrestling tournament.

The referee holds up Trinity Myers' '25 hand after she wins her second round in the state tourament.

Coaches Elijah Sullivan and Michael Mettenburg watch as senior Helen Orzula competes Feb. 1.

Peyton Van Dyke '26 goes head to head with her opponent at the second annual girls wrestling state tournament Feb. 1.

Seniors Andreas Warren and Xion Ownes-Holts perfom in "A Christmas Carol."

January news briefs

Zaira Ahmad and Marie Stier
January 25, 2024
Contraceptives

Contraceptives

Grace Bartlett, Jessie Li, and Marie Stier
January 22, 2024
Seniors Holden Carter, Max Gerke '24 and Dillon Croco '24 smile after their senior recognition.

Boys swimming beats City High on senior night

Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2024
Dylan Colleran '26 attempts to turn his opponent on his back Dec. 7 against Western Dubuque.

[Photo] Girls and boys wrestling compete in their first home dual of the season

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor
December 11, 2023
Ethan Landon '27 swims the last stretch of the 100-yard Breast Stroke.

Trojan Bolts fall to Cedar Falls in home opener

Gianna Liu and Marie Stier
December 7, 2023

[Video] Growing Wings

Grace Bartlett and Marie Stier
November 16, 2023
Kento Sugiyama '27 accompanies Anjali Lodh '25 and Anna Song '25 during the Notes of November concert.

West's drumline perform at Cadenza's Notes of November concert Nov. 10.

Cadenza hosted the Notes of November concert to raise money for Iowa City Music Auxiliary.

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 Russel '26 hurdles into her fifth dive of the meet on Sept. 13.

[Photo] Diving a little deeper

Erinn Varga, Print Design and Opinion Editor
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 Co-Editor-in-Chief
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 Co-Editor-in-Chief
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 Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2022
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