Hey there, Trojans! 

Welcome to the February newsletter! With only a little bit more than a month left in the second trimester, there’s nothing better than catching up on any news you might have missed. Last month brought big headlines to wsspaper.com including TikTok ban updates, a new legislative session and the implementation of the ICCSD’s new phone policy. Scroll down for more coverage of last month’s events. 

As always, our picks for the month have something for everyone. If you’re interested in learning more about some of West’s unique student body, check out our profiles on Riley St. Aubin ’27, Finnley Bonfig ’26 and Dania Hussein ’25! If you’re in need of a new podcast to listen to, you’re in luck! Check out our newest podcast episodes on the culture of ‘sweet treats’ and how the Iowa City community has fought against discrimination.

The print edition of the West Side Story will be distributed at the end of the month. As always, web versions of stories published in the print edition will be available with extra multimedia elements. To stay up to date and receive notifications when new articles are published, download the Student News Source app. Have a wonderful February, West Side Story will catch you here next month! 

Sincerely, 

Ashlyn Brady

West Side Story Online Editor-in-Chief