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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
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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