• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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Reem Kirja '25

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor

(She/her) Reem Kirja is the West Side Story print Profiles Editor and this is her second year on staff. She enjoys exploring different world issues and having intellectual discussions to learn about other perspectives. She also loves spending time with her family, embarking on different arts and crafts projects, reading and experiencing life as a whole.

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Here are the top three activities students should do over the summer.

Top 3 activities students should do over the summer

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
June 5, 2024
Students share opposing views on the recent Tiktok ban passed in the United States.

The TikTok trial

Reem Kirja and Mrudani Ramkumar
June 2, 2024
Gold Prosecution poses for a picture before competing against another Mock Trial team during regionals.

West Mock Trial teams finish the season strong

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
April 21, 2024
Arab students at West share their experiences with their culture.

The Arab identity

Zaira Ahmad, Reem Kirja, and Marie Stier
April 19, 2024
The world needs to stop dehumanizing Arabs and condemn the Palestinian Genocide.

Wake up, world

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
March 4, 2024
Gold Defense and Green prosecution pose for a group photo in the Johnson County Courthouse.

Mock Trial: scrimmage recap

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
February 28, 2024
With their case's reveal, West High's Mock Trial will officially start their season.

West High Mock Trial: start of the season recap

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
January 29, 2024
A Soul from Seoul

A Soul from Seoul

Reem Kirja and Henry Timmer-Hackert
January 23, 2024
West High students and staff reveal the different aspects of West that make it a welcoming place.

What’s West grateful for?

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
November 21, 2023
Mock Trial can serve as a pivotal opportunity for students, ranging from providing a space for connections to boosting college applications.

Mock Trial: four large benefits from a small club

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
November 15, 2023
The members of Mock Trial Club right before their trial.

5 questions with Mock Trial advisor Michael Mettenburg

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
October 13, 2023
West High’s Sudanese community shares how the current situation in Sudan has affected them.

Sudan’s struggle

Reem Kirja and Jane Lam
October 11, 2023
Feelings of despair and confusion fill those in Sudan as the already struggling country turns into a battlefield.

Opinion: The world needs to take action for the people of Sudan

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
June 6, 2023
As they grew up, Corentin and Erwann Charles have continued to engrain themselves into soccer while using the sport as a catalyst for their relationship.

Sharing the Field

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
June 2, 2023
Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts have similar yet different ways of helping the community.

Scouts of West

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
April 22, 2023
AP Biology and Biology teacher, Andrea Harms, sits at her desk during AFT while students chat in the background.

Q&A with HOSA teacher advisor Andrea Harms

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
April 18, 2023
Northwest Jr. High bomb threat believed to be linked to nation-wide book protest

Northwest Jr. High bomb threat believed to be linked to nation-wide book protest

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
April 3, 2023
Students and staff safe after bomb threat at Northwest Jr. High

Students and staff safe after bomb threat at Northwest Jr. High

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
March 23, 2023
English teacher, Darien Robins laughs in his classroom.

Creating artists

Zaira Ahmad and Reem Kirja
March 3, 2023
January news briefs

January news briefs

Heidi Du and Reem Kirja
January 20, 2023
Phil Keitel's house is adorned with Christmas lights in honor of the annual Lucas Farms History Walk. (Photo courtesy of Phil Keitel)

Keitel’s lights

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
January 18, 2023
HOSA President Wesal Haroun '25 poses for a picture at the club fair

Get to know West High’s new HOSA chapter

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
November 22, 2022
WSS shares the stories of immigrants at West and their journey to Iowa.

Destination: West

Reem Kirja, Gianna Liu, and Rosemary Timmer-Hackert
November 17, 2022
The NESTT includes snacks and drinks for students to take.

NESTT at West

Reem Kirja and Kamakshee Kuchhal
October 8, 2022
WSS Intern Reem Kirja ’25 explains Arab culture and contributions.

A beginner’s guide to Arab culture

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
April 30, 2022
"International Islamic University Malaysia" by asyraaf.azahari is marked with CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

A Beginner’s Guide To Arab Culture

Reem Kirja, Print Profiles Editor
April 19, 2022
Front Row: Matthew Bedell '24, AJ Kroemer '25, Mishka Mohamed Nour '22 Middle Row: Mike Zeng '25, Kamakhee Kuchhal '24, Tyler Lieberman '25, Jinann AbuDagga '25 Back Row: Wesal Haroun '24, Haneen Eltyeb '25, Aaron Das '25, Ian Wells '24

Trobotix: Inspiration, Motivation, and Creation

Reem Kirja, Haneen Eltyeb, and Ashlyn Brady
February 21, 2022
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