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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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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

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

January news briefs

Heidi Du and Reem Kirja
January 20, 2023
Phil Keitels 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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