• MONDAY 3/10: third trimester begins, boys track and field @ Wartburg + UNI Dome
  • TUESDAY 3/11: girls track and field @ UNI Dome
  • THURSDAY 3/13: boys track and field @ Lied Rec Center
  • FRIDAY 3/14: 2 hour early release, girls track and field @ Lied Rec Center
  • SPRING BREAK 3/17-21: NO SCHOOL
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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
Zoe Smith '24

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief

(she/her) Zoe Smith is a senior and entering her third and final year on staff. She is so excited to be this year’s Web Editor-in-Chief. Although you can usually find her in the newsroom; you may also find her on the soccer field either playing or coaching, working at Maggie’s Farm Pizza, hanging out with friends and much more. If you can’t find her she is probably petting a dog somewhere.

All content by Zoe Smith
Coach Don Bristow chats with the first seed golfers from all teams before the start of the tournament on Sep. 29, 2022.

Boys golf hosts senior night

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2022
The Little Hawks and Trojan-Bolts dive into the pool to start a race in the dual meet on September 27, 2022.

Trojan-Bolts sink the Little Hawks

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2022
Gun shooting out the alphabet to show firearms creating chaos within education.

Fighting fire with fire

Nicole Lee and Zoe Smith
September 28, 2022
West and City clash during the second half of the Battle for the Boot game on Friday, September 23.

Homecoming showdown for the Battle for the Boot

Zoe Smith and Paige Albright
September 27, 2022
Ahmed Haroon '23 takes the field for warmups.

The route to recovery

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
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Trojans defeat Cedar Rapids Washington 3-1 in home opener on Aug 23.

Trojans conquer Cedar Rapids Washington in home opener

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2022
A protester stands in a swarm of signs holding up and American flag at the Protest on the Pentacrest on June 24, 2022.

Protest breaks out after SCOTUS ruling overturns Roe v. Wade

Zoe Smith and Sachiko Goto
June 24, 2022
A protester holds a sign that says "what about my heartbeat?" during the protest on June 24, 2022.

a protester holds up a sign reading "SCOTUS is not my doctor" in response to the supreme court ruling on June 24, 2022.

Protesters watch a speaker while holding up a sign at the Roe v. Wade protest on the Pentacrest on June 24, 2022.

A protester holds up a sign paying homage to the late Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg during the protests on June 24, 2022.

A protester holds up a sign urging people to vote during the protests on June 24, 2022.

[Photo] What are midterm elections?

November 4, 2022
A group of pro-choice protesters hold up signs during the protests on June 24, 2022.

A protester holds up a sign saying "this will not stand" in front of the Old Capitol during the protests on June 24, 2022.

Ella Nelson '23 slides to second base in the first game against City High on June 22, 2022.

Max Peck '25 pitches the ball in the third inning of the first game against City High on June 22, 2022.

Whitney Noeller '24 and Cameron Hopkins '22 congragulate each other during the first game against City High on June 22, 2022.

Tamiah Teran looks to run to third base against City High on June 22, 2022.

The softball team meets for a time out during the double header against City High on June 22, 2022.

Whitney Noeller '24 bunts the ball in the first game of the double header against City High on June 22, 2022.

Ella Nelson '23 awaits the hit to run to third base on June 22, 2022.

Maddie Caylor '22 swings ar the ball during the double header against City High on June 22, 2022.

Whitney Noeller '24 and Cameron Hopkins '22 discuss the game against City High in the dugout on June 22, 2022.

First baseman Whitney Noeller '24 awaits the Little Hawks next hit on June 22, 2022.

The softball team huddles together during the first inning against City High on June 22, 2022.

The team huddles before the second game of the double header against Cedar Falls starts on June 17, 2022.

Nate Gudenkauf '22 slides on third base during the second game against Cedar Falls on June 17, 2022.

Mitch Frey '23 tries to steal a home run against Cedar Falls on June 17, 2022.

Ben Hoefer '23 throws out a pitch during the second game against Cedar Falls on June 17, 2022.

Coach Jesse Searls gives the starters a pep talk during a time out in the first inning of the second game against Cedar Falls on June 17, 2022.

Mitch Frey '23 swings at a ball during the second game against Cedar Falls on June 17, 2022.

Luke Fasse '22 pitches during the first game against Cedar Falls on June 17, 2022.

Miguel Cohen Suarez dribbles through a sea of Pleasant Valley players on June 1, 2022.

Boys soccer falls to Pleasant Valley in state quarterfinals

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2022
The boys soccer team poses with the 2022 state qualifier banner after beating Cedar Falls 6-1.

Trojan boys soccer brings the storm against Cedar Falls

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2022

Recruiting Trail with Makenna Vonderhaar

Zoe Smith and Alaina Greenlee
April 18, 2022
Himani Laroia '23 and Kaitlyn Schmidt-Rundell '23 sing In My Life by The Beatles.

Iowa MOST Benefit Concert is back

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2022
Moustafa Tiea '25 runs at the UNI-Dome during the Dickinson Relays on March 8.

Rising star: Moustafa Tiea ’25

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2022
As March begins winding up, so do West High's spring athletics.

Spring sports preview

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022

73 Questions with Craig Huegel

Zoe Smith and Ijin Shim
February 28, 2022
The boys swim team does their cheer before the first race of the meet Feb. 12.

Christian Janis '23 talks with Boyd Skelley '22 before the start of the boys state swim meet on Feb. 12.

Boyd Skelley '22 prepares himself before he swims in the 200 medley relay on Feb. 12.

Holden Carter '24 dives in after Jordan Christensen '22 during the 200 medley relay on Feb. 12.

The 200 medley relay team celebrates their state title at the state meet on Feb. 12.

The West-Liberty boys swim team cheers on their 400 freestyle relay team on Feb. 12.

Holden Carter '24 readies himself on the block before he races in the 100 butterfly final on Feb 12.

Holden Carter '24 burts through the pool during the 100 butterfly final on Feb. 12.

Holden Carter '24 bursts through the pool during the 100 meter butterfly final on Feb. 12.

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