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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
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Ella De Young

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor

(she/her) Ella De Young is a senior at West. This is her second year on staff working for West Side Story as the print managing editor. When she’s not on the tennis court, you’ll find her drinking an iced chai latte, spending time with her family or traveling.

All content by Ella De Young
Samir Singh '24 serves as Shivy Mannengi '23 prepares for the return during their match for seventh place at the state singles/doubles tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex May 24.

Three boys tennis players place at state singles/doubles tournament

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
May 24, 2023
We survived

We survived

Ella De Young and Lily Prochaska
May 24, 2023
Referees and athletes discuss the benefits and difficulties with reffing today in the Midwest region.

Where’s the whistle?

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
April 21, 2023
Luther College commit Jay Mascardo ’23 prepares to hit a backhand during her match at the girls tennis meet against Liberty High on the West High tennis courts April 18.

Girls tennis dominates against strong Liberty High team

Ella De Young and Lilly Graham
April 19, 2023
Seniors Jannell Avila, Mitch Frey, Anna Prouty, Meena Tate, Carolyn Pierce and Jay Mascardo (not pictured) signed their National Letters of Intent April 12.

Six athletes sign to compete at schools nationwide

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
April 13, 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
Seniors Seth Cheney, Tamiah Teran and Christian Janis signed their National Letters of Intent in the West High cafeteria Feb. 1.

Three athletes sign to compete at schools in the Midwest

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
February 2, 2023
In his first game back since recovering from a back injury that kept him benched for multiple weeks, Kareem Earl '24 was full of energy against City High Jan. 27.

Girls and boys basketball sweep City High

Ella De Young and Lilly Graham
January 29, 2023
Brady Simcox '23 looks for a layup opportunity Jan. 20 while away at Linn Mar.

Girls and boys basketball both lose in tough battles to Linn Mar

Ella De Young and Lilly Graham
January 23, 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
Chilly chic

Chilly chic

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
January 22, 2023
Grace Fincham '26 dribbles the ball Jan. 13 in the West High Main Gym while facing off against Cedar Falls.

Girls basketball falls short against Cedar Falls

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
January 14, 2023
WSS shares the journey of Brad Wymer, a West High science teacher, through the highs and lows of his life.

A lifetime of discovery

Ella De Young and Jessie Li
November 17, 2022
Camille Gretter '23 and Emily Elizalde '23 pose for a photo in the West High cafeteria moments before signing their National Letters of Intent Nov. 9.

A unique fall signing day

Ella De Young and Lily Prochaska
November 10, 2022
West High athletes, Meena Tate '23 and Jack Wallace '25, share their perspectives on NIL.

Money moves

Ella De Young and Lily Prochaska
October 9, 2022
WSS delves into the pandemic’s impact on violence and fighting in the ICCSD, specifically at West.

Aftershock

Zaira Ahmad, Ella De Young, and Gianna Liu
October 7, 2022
The boys tennis team musters up the strength to hold Seth Smigel '25 for a photo with their championship trophy and banner after the conclusion of team state at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex on May 31.

Boys tennis team wins team state

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
June 1, 2022
Jayden Shin '23 and Samir Singh '24 pose for a photo with their championship trophy and bracket during the state singles/doubles tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on May 25.

Boys tennis players crush at state singles/doubles tournament

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
May 25, 2022
The road to recovery from trauma is not easy, but in the end it is worth it.

Overcome

Katherine Shoppa and Ella De Young
May 25, 2022
Patrick Selby '24 and Shivy Mannengi '23 pump each other up during the IHSAA District Tennis Tournament at West High on May 9.

Boys tennis players dominate at districts

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
May 9, 2022
WSS explores houselessness in Iowa City and how community members can help.

Home

Ella De Young, Kailey Gee, and Hanah Kitamoto
April 21, 2022
Southeast Junior High students walk towards City High School.

Resistance results from controversial law across Iowa City

Ella De Young, Maya Chu, and Audrey Parrish
March 15, 2022
WSS delves into the pandemic's impacts on drug culture at West High.

Epidemic

Maya Chu, Ella De Young, and Krisha Kapoor
March 4, 2022
When a baby is born, their sex is identified. However, their gender is determined later on in life.

Gender.

Zaira Ahmad, Ella De Young, and Caroline Mascardo
November 19, 2021
Imani Hedt '23 reflects on the differences she has seen so far after moving from Australia.

Across the ocean

Ruba Ahmed-Abdelmutalab and Ella De Young
October 7, 2021
Sophomore Malae' Lacy is congratulated by her teammates after a big kill against Xavier on Aug. 31.

Trojans edge out Xavier in first home game

Krisha Kapoor and Ella De Young
September 1, 2021
A humid, cloudy day in Grenada is made much better by the view from this cliff. This cliff is actually well-known throughout the small island of Grenada because decades ago, native people fighting for their rights against British colonial powers jumped off this cliff to their deaths as a sign of protest.

Young travelers

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
June 9, 2021
Holding his mask in one hand and walking his dog past Jessup Hall in downtown Iowa City, a man is happy to have his picture taken. Seconds later, he waved at the camera.

Ella’s photo essay: downtown Iowa City

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
April 9, 2021
Dromi Etsey is the most recently appointed member to the ICCSD school board.

New country, new opportunities, newest school board member

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
October 13, 2020
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