• 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
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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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Owen Aanestad

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief

Owen Aanestad is a senior at West. This is his third year on staff working for the online publication as the online editor-in-chief In addition to playing football and baseball, he enjoys photography.

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Pete Moe '22 drives past his Lightning defender against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Jacob Koch '24 pushes the ball up the floor in transition against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Kareem Earl '24 moves his feet on the defensive end against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

The boys basketball team bench celebrates a Savion Taylor '23 three against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Head Coach BJ Mayer celebrates the Trojans' win over their cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Lucy Wolf '24 shoots a free throw in the final seconds of the game against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

The student section watches from afar as Meena Tate '23 knocks down two free throws against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Lucy Wolf '24 and Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 celebrate forcing a Lightning timeout against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Lucy Wolf '24 fights for a steal against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Carolyn Pierce '23 knocks down a three from the top of the key against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Carolyn Pierce '23 drives the baseline looking to score against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Meena Tate '23 drives past two Lightning defenders and into the paint against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

The girls basketball team bench celebrates junior Carolyn Pierce's three against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Anna Prouty '23 goes up for a layup against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 plays some tough defense against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 drives into the line against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

The girls basketball team's starting lineup huddles before facing off with Liberty on Dec. 10.

Justin Avila '25 fights for position during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Boys wrestling dominates Dubuque Senior in home opening dual

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 10, 2021
Brett Pelfry '22 shakes his opponent's hand wearing a shirt in remembrance of Mark Reiland before the dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9

Sterling Warren '25 celebrates his win by fall with the crowd during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Gordey Gambrall '25 attempts to escape his opponent during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

The boys wrestling team makes their way around the mat before facing off with Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Kyler Scranton '24 fights for a pin during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Robert Avila '22 questions the call by the official during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

The rest of the Trojan wrestling team celebrates freshman Sterling Warren's pin during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Sterling Warren '25 fights for position during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Hunter Garvin '22 looks for a pin during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Braden Doyle '24 looks up at the clock as he wrestles his opponent during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Hunter Garvin '22 gains control of his opponent during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Hunter Garvin '22 shakes his opponent's hand before wrestling during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

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ICCSD announces 2 hour early dismissal for Dec. 17

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2021
Lucy Wolf '24 eyes the ball as she settles in on defense against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Trojans improve to 2-0 with win over Cedar Rapids Washington

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2021
Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 examines the defense against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 makes a backdoor pass to Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Head Coach BJ Mayer cheers on his players from the sideline against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Lucy Wolf '24 drives into the paint looking to score against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 knocks down a three against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

The student section chants "I believe that we just won" after the girls basketball team defeated Cedar Rapids Washington 47-46 on Dec. 3.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 fights through some contact while going up for a layup against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 gets tangled up fighting for a rebound against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Meena Tate '23 pushes the ball up the floor in transition against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Carolyn Pierce '23 and Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 celebrate with their teammates after forcing a timeout against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Head Coach BJ Mayer and the rest of the bench celebrates a loose ball play against Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

The girls basketball team raises their hands at the end of the national anthem before facing off with Cedar Rapids Washington on Dec. 3.

Keira Jones '22, Evan Zukin '22 and Samantha Croco '22 dance in Theatre West's fall production of "Footloose".

Theatre West presents ‘Footloose’ this week

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2021
According to pediatricians athletes and people in general under the age of 18 should avoid performance-enhancing supplements like creatine.

Fueling the fight

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2021
Olivia Taeger

Olivia Taeger

Scarlet Martin '22 receives her medal after winning the 100 yard butterfly during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Head Coach Byron Butler cheers on his swimmers from the pool deck during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Scarlet Martin '22 swims the last leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Jade Roghair '23 swims her leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Kolby Reese '24 swims the 500 yard freestyle during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Lauren Trent '22 swims the 500 yard freestyle during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Scarlet Martin '22 takes a breath while swimming the 100 yard butterfly during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Scarlet Martin '22 swims the 100 yard butterfly during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Scarlet Martin '22 swims the 100 yard butterfly during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

[Photo] Trojan Bolts place third at state meet

November 13, 2021
Carlee Wilkins '24 flies off the blocks at the start of the 100 yard backstroke during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Jade Roghair '23 swims the 500 yard freestyle during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Carlee Wilkins '24 cheers on her 200 medley relay temmates during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

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Makala Hajek '23 swims the 200 individual medley during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Lauren Trent '22 swims her leg of the 200 yard freestyle relay during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Olivia Taeger '22 swims the 200 individual medley during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Olivia Taeger '22 swims the 100 yard freestyle during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

[Photo] Troubled waters

January 20, 2022
Scarlet Martin '22 makes her way towards the starting blocks for the 100 yard butterfly during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

City High's Grace Hoeper '25 and Olivia Taeger '22 congratulate each other after the 100 yard freestyle during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Olivia Taeger '22 leads off the 400 yard freestyle relay during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Waukee's Willa Hage '25 swims the 100 yard breaststroke during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Olivia Taeger '22 swims her leg of the 200 yard freestyle relay during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Head Coach Byron Butler coaches his swimmers from the pool deck during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

The Trojan Bolts cheer on the 400 yard freestyle relay team during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Scarlet Martin '22 and Olivia Taeger '22 hug after finishing their high school swimming careers during the IGHSAU State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown on Nov. 13.

Jordan Caperon '23 celebrates a Kerry Wang '25 bucket during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

The West High pep band plays the "Tribute to Troy" during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

The students and faculty teams shake hands after the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

Jordan Caperon '23 knocks down a shot during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

Byamungu Omari '20 knocks down a mid range jumper during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

Byamungu Omari '20 pushes the ball in transition during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

The faculty team huddles up before the start of the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

Students hold up signs in support of the PALS and Community Inclusion Club team during their annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

Byamungu Omari '20, Jasavion Kelly '23 and Jordan Caperon '23 make their way back on defense after knocking down a shot during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

Kerry Wang '25 celebrates a Pete Moe '22 dunk during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

Kerry Wang '25 celebrates a students bucket during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

[Photo] PALS and Community Inclusion Club defeats faculty in annual basketball game

November 11, 2021
Alex Kimura '22 pushes the ball up the floor during the PALS and Community Inclusion Club's annual basketball game against the faculty on Nov. 11.

All ten Trojan athletes that participated in the signing ceremony after school pose for a picture in the cafeteria on Nov. 10.

10 Trojan athletes sign their National Letters of Intent

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2021
Friends and family take pictures of their athletes during the signing ceremony in the cafeteria after school on Nov. 10.

Athletic Director Craig Huegel adresses the athletes and supporters during the signing ceremony in the cafeteria after school on Nov. 10.

Makenna Vonderhaar '22 signs her National Letter of Intent during the signing ceremony in the cafeteria after school on Nov. 10.

[Photo] Recruiting Trail with Makenna Vonderhaar

April 18, 2022
Katherine Kouba '22 signs her National Letter of Intent during the signing ceremony in the cafeteria after school on Nov. 10.

Friends and family take pictures of their athletes during the signing ceremony in the cafeteria after school on Nov. 10.

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
A young boy holds the Sundanese flag in his hand while protesting the military coup in Sudan at the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Oct. 30.

The FDA and CDC recently authorized the Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in the 5-11 age group.

ICCSD announces COVID-19 vaccination clinics for 5-11-year-olds

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 3, 2021
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