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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

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Nili

Nili Olalde, Photographer

Nili is a sophomore and is entering her first year on staff. She’s a photographer and staff for broadcast. Outside of school, Nili likes to hang out with friends, go travel, take a lot of photos and crochet.
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Walk it out members gather on the stage to pose for a large group photo.

Students shine at annual Walk It Out show

Nili Olalde and Josephine Schwartz
May 5, 2025
Countless brands, aesthetics, and clothing items are bringing in a new season of fashion. West students join in on these trends with their own carefully selected outfits.

Spring fashion ins and outs

Josie Nabhan-Warren and Nili Olalde
April 15, 2025
The Kpoppies ending pose for Lisa's "Rockstar".

A night to remember

Nili Olalde, Photographer
February 28, 2025

[Video] A week of school lunches: review

Nili Olalde and Josie Nabhan-Warren
February 24, 2025
White roses are said to symbolize innocence and purity.

The language of flowers

Anna Greenlee and Nili Olalde
February 15, 2025
West Side Story tries West High students’ favorite holiday drinks, going to places like Java House, Starbucks and more.

Must-try drinks for this winter

Nili Olalde, Photographer
January 9, 2025
The Kpoppies dancing to “So Hot” by Blackpink. Back row: Abby Guo '25, Khue Hyunh '27 and Ankia Nguyen '25 in the back. Front row: Jasmine Tsang '26 and Angela Kim '28.

The return of the West High Kpoppies

Nili Olalde, Photographer
November 25, 2024
The options are endless: elevate your fall experience with these selected and reviewed activities.

Activities for your autumn agenda

Josie Nabhan-Warren and Nili Olalde
October 31, 2024
Aspen Herman '27 hands a customer ice cream.

[Photo] A hustler’s advice

Josie Nabhan-Warren, Photographer
October 3, 2024
Posters with historical figures and slogans cover one of Caulk's classroom walls.

[Photo] From the kitchens to the classroom: Steven Caulk’s journey to West

Evelyn Kraber and Nili Olade
September 25, 2024
Fight, flight or freeze

Fight, flight or freeze

Nili Olalde and Rain Cikmaz
February 15, 2024
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