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Defne Bayman 24

Defne Bayman, Communications Coordinator, Artist, Reporter and Photographer

(they/she) Defne Bayman is a senior this year, and has been on Print for two years and joined Web this year. They are the communications manager for all of WSS, along with an artist, designer, photographer, and reporter. When they're not in school, they're at work, out shopping, or watching a new niche movie.

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A student uses their phone during class, hiding it behind their Chromebook.

Phone Policy: Success or Sham?

Defne Bayman, Communications Coordinator, Artist, Reporter and Photographer
September 19, 2023
Iowa parents come together to protest  child labor bill SF 167.

Iowa citizens met to protest against the SF 167 bill

Defne Bayman, Communications Coordinator, Artist, Reporter and Photographer
March 27, 2023
You dont have to be a villain to be direct.

[Photo] Am I the villain?

November 19, 2022
Demetrius Harper both teaches and coaches football at West High.

[Photo] Coach Harper

October 10, 2022
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[Photo] Unbalanced

January 20, 2022
West High athletes weigh in on the underappreciation and oversexualization of girls sports.

[Photo] Equal footing

January 24, 2022
Emily Magnuson discusses her journey from being an artist in New York City to becoming a teacher in Iowa City.

[Photo] Emily Magnuson

September 28, 2021
When the opportunity to teach at West arose, Michael Clark was ready to take it.

[Photo] Michael Clark

September 28, 2021
Amari Nasafi describes his transition from teaching 7th grade Language Arts to teaching African-American Literature at West.

[Photo] Amari Nasafi

September 28, 2021
After coming back to West  shortly after graduating, Camille Crossett has already been enjoying her experience this year.

[Photo] Camille Crossett

September 28, 2021
Masks: Helpful or Harmful?

Masks: Helpful or Harmful?

Defne Bayman, Communications Coordinator, Artist, Reporter and Photographer
May 6, 2021
Playing alone: A child in a mask plays on the playground in front of the Iowa City Public Library. The park, which was crowded during pre-COVID days, is completely empty, even on a bright and sunny day.

Living With The Virus

Defne Bayman, Communications Coordinator, Artist, Reporter and Photographer
April 9, 2021
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