• 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

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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
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.

All content by Owen Aanestad
Sarah Dickens '21 and Charlie Duffy '21 preform in "Into the Woods" in the West High courtyard on May 13.

Sam Croco '22 looks off into the distance while preforming in "Into the Woods" in the West High courtyard on May 13.

[Photo] Theatre West announces 2021-2022 lineup

May 21, 2021
West High students have the choice to wear face masks while on school property as of May 20.

Iowa school districts no longer allowed to require masks

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 20, 2021
West High students have the choice to wear face masks while on school property as of May 20.

[Photo] ICCSD updates COVID-19 quarantine policy

September 14, 2021
Theatre West's 2021 spring musical is held outside in the West High courtyard due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Theatre West presents “Into the Woods” this week

May 14, 2021
Alex McKane '22 leads the pack while running the 3200-meter race at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

[Photo] Boys and girls track and field qualifies for state in 24 events

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 14, 2021
Alex McKane '22 and Seth Cheney '23 try to separate from the crowd at the start of the 3200-meter race at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

[Photo] Boys track and field preview

February 23, 2022
Alex McKane '22 and Steve Tembea '22 help up Seth Cheney '23 after he finished the 3200-meter race at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

Daquan Johnson '21 lands in the sandpit while competing in the long jump at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

Annie Schwartz '23 strides out at the start of the 4 by 800-meter relay at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

[Photo] Spring sports preview

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022
Arionnah Sonii '22 throws the shot put while competing at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

Phoebe Burt '21 winds up to throw the shot put at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

Tyler Halverson '21 launches the disk into the air while competing in the discus at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

Eli Young '21 eyes the ball as he prepares to make a play while playing singles at the IHSAA Boys District Tennis tournament on May 12.

[Photo] Boy tennis wins districts

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2021
The Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine available for ages below 18 in the state of Iowa at the moment.

ICCSD announces COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 3, 2021
Aurora Roghair '21 waits to jump into the water to swim her leg of the 400 freestyle relay at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center on Oct. 17.

Roghair qualifies for 2021 U.S Olympic Trials

Hanah Kitamoto and Owen Aanestad
May 1, 2021
Ella De Young '23 eyes the ball as she waits to take a swing against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Boys and girls tennis dominates City

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 29, 2021
Julianna Mascardo '23 reaches to make a play on the ball against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Eli Young '21 returns the ball for a point against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Luca Chackalackal '22 throws the ball into the air as he prepares to serve against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Caroline Mascardo '22 takes a swing at the ball as she looks to score against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Mukundan Kasturirangan '21 backhands the ball as he looks to score against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

BJ Wolf '21 waits to backhand the ball to the other side of the court against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Sophomore Zola Gross looks to score on a return against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Ella De Young '23 defends her side of the court against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Jayden Shin '23 stares down the ball as he prepares to swing against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Garrett Hartwig's football team will face off with some of the best teams in the state in 2021.

IHSAA announces 2021 football schedules

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2021
Kolby Godbolt '21 fights through the contact looking to score late against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

Kolby Godbolt '21 celebrates his late goal to put the Trojans up 3-1 against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

Owen Smith '21 takes a shot from the top of the box against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

Matthew Steinbronn '21 crosses the ball into the box against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

Owen Smith '21 yells out of excitement after heading the ball into the back of the net against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

Owen Smith '21 heads the ball into the back of the net to put the Trojans up 2-0 against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

[Photo] Boys soccer fights past City

April 24, 2021
Miguel Cohen-Suarez '22 gets past his defender looking to pass against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

Miguel Cohen-Suarez '22 fires a shot from inside the penalty box against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

[Photo] Sectioning stigma

Soomin Koh and Heidi Du
June 4, 2021
Marko Migambi '21 fights for possession on the sideline against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

Meena Tate '23 is swarmed by her teammates as they celebrate her goal to put the Trojans up 1-0 against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Girls soccer edges out City 1-0

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 22, 2021
Kenadee Showalter '22 fights for a chance at the ball against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Meena Tate '23 eyes the ball on a break away against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Jada Dachtler '22 passes the ball ahead on the offensive end against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Meena Tate '22 heads the ball into the penalty box against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Goalkeeper Julia Bernat '21 looks to throw the ball ahead to one of her teammates against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Grace Curran '21 reaches to keep the ball inbounds against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Meena Tate '23 chases down a loose ball against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

The girls soccer team stands for the national anthem before facing off against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

For some West High athletes, sports become more than an after school pastime.

[Photo] The cost of excellence

Caroline Chandler, Krisha Kapoor, and Soomin Koh
April 26, 2021
Haider Nasr '24 takes a shot on goal from the top of the box against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Boys soccer team shuts out Linn-Mar 4-0

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 21, 2021
Owen Smith '21 drops the ball back to be cleared against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Kolby Godbolt '21 launches a shot on goal against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Linn-Mar players and both referees debate a call at the end of the first half on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Kolby Godbolt '21 and Charlie Millier '21 celebrate a goal against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Tyler Johnson '21 runs down a loose ball as he looks to pass against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Tyler Johnson '21 leaps over the Linn-Mar keeper after making on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Michael Nelson '23 chases down his defender against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Kolby Godbolt '21 wrestles for possession against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Yulong Shao '21 fights past his defender as he looks to pass ahead against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Nick McDonnell '22 jumps into the air to make a save against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Eli Young '21 makes a play on the ball against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Gross picks up 300th career win over Cedar Rapids Washington

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 14, 2021
Eli Young '21 jumps into the air while celebrating a point against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Head coach Mitch Gross talks to Eli Young '21 between sets against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

BJ Wolf '21 serves up an ace while playing doubles against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Samir Singh '24 eyes the ball on his forehand shot against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Mukundan Kasturirangan '21 looks to score while playing singles against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Eli Young '21 eyes the ball after his backhand shot against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Jayden Shin '23 serves the ball while playing doubles against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Eli Young '21 celebrates a point to win the set against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Ryan Kirkpatrick '24 looks to score with his backhand shot against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Jayden Shin '23 takes a forehand shot from the corner of the court while playing against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Luca Chackalackal '22 looks to score on a serve against Cedar Rapids Washington on April 14.

Miguel Cohen Suarez '22, Michael Nelson '23 and Marko Migambi '21 celebrate a goal towards the end of the first half against Liberty on April 13.

[Photo] Boys soccer takes down cross-town rival Liberty

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 14, 2021
Ben Nkolobise '22 eyes the ball looking for a steal against Liberty on April 13.

[Photo] Obstinate obstacles

September 28, 2021
Michael Nelson '23 puts a shot on goal past his defender against Liberty on April 13.

Kolby Godbolt '21 turns the corner looking to score against Liberty on April 13.

Marko Migambi '21 receives the ball in the box against Liberty on April 13.

Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 fights for position and the ball against Liberty on April 13.

Andy Lu '21 lofts the ball into the air and over the keeper's head for a goal against Liberty on April 13.

Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 looks to pass after getting past his defender against Liberty on April 13.

Luke Moenning '21 clears the ball against Liberty on April 13.

Caden Noeller '22 settles into the pack while running the 800 meter race during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Trojans host Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2021
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