• Tuesday 1/28: Boys basketball @ Linn-Mar, girls basketball vs. Linn-Mar
  • Thursday 1/30: Boys and girls bowling MVC Divisional @ Colonial Lanes, boys wrestling vs. Liberty
  • Friday 1/31: Last day to order cap and gowns, girls wrestling @ South Tama, boys and girls basketball @ Liberty
  • Saturday 2/1: Boys wrestling MVC meet @Xavier
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West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
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Ella Ciliberto, Online Assistant Design Editor

Ella is a sophomore and this is her first year on staff. She is excited to be this year’s assistant design editor for the online newspaper. She spends a lot of time in the business department and will be entering her second year in West’s business club, BPA. Outside of school she does dance and enjoys listening to music.

All content by Ella Ciliberto
JP. Claussen reads after completing his workday.

Teaching with a beat: the duality of a teacher and musician

Ella Ciliberto, Online Assistant Design Editor
January 7, 2025
BPA advisor Diane Fickel and Pump it Up staff celebrate the grand opening of Pump it Up's new location.

Pump It Up coffee shop moves to new location

Jake Beneke and Ella Ciliberto
November 15, 2024
Molly Sofranko instructs art club in the art room Nov. 4.

Lessons learned: Molly Sofranko’s 30 job journey

Ella Ciliberto, Online Assistant Design Editor
November 10, 2024
Jack Twait '25 poses for a headshot portrait. Photo courtesy of Jack Twait.

BPA senior spotlight: Jack Twait

Ella Ciliberto and Jake Beneke
October 16, 2024
A view of Pump It Up's new space in the new commons area. As part of Pump It Up's rebrand, they're going to get a new space with locked doors and seating in front. BPA plans to rename Pump It Up and change the colors as well.

Constructing change

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Jake Beneke, Ella Ciliberto, and Colin Wehrle
June 4, 2024
Arming teachers: A risky policy proposal

Arming teachers: A risky policy proposal

Ella Ciliberto, Online Assistant Design Editor
April 15, 2024
As a Java regular for the past five years, Lily Polgreen '27 comes here whenever she can. Whether it be studying, hanging out with friends or just picking up a sweet treat, The Java House is definitely a favorite for Polgreen.

Java House jolt: a sip into West High culture

Colin Wehrle, Lea Abou Alaiwa, and Ella Ciliberto
February 29, 2024
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