• MONDAY 9/15: Peter and the Starcatcher auditions
  • TUESDAY 9/16: Girls swimming vs. CR Jefferson
  • WEDNESDAY 9/17: Girls tennis regionals, Boys golf @ Finkbine
  • SATURDAY 9/20: Girls swim @ Little Hawk Invitational
The student news source of Iowa City West High

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
Jake Beneke

Jake Beneke, Print Copy Editor

Jake Beneke is a junior and this is his second year on staff. This year he is the copy editor for the print edition of the West Side Story. Outside of the newspaper, Jake is a member of the cross country and track teams, enjoys baking, cooking, watching sports and hanging out with friends and family.
All content by Jake Beneke
From prominent community figures to student leaders, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders significantly impact the Iowa City community.

Heritage in bloom

Jake Beneke, Lydia Cruce, and Kaleshna Udas
May 29, 2025
Pierce Hribar ’28 and Derek Hua ’25 prepare for the serve in their match against Cedar Rapids Washington May 6.

Boys tennis completes regular season with 2 wins

Jake Beneke and Marie Stier
May 15, 2025
Jessica Mehegan and Scott Klemp's cattle herd graze on hay outside of a barn March 8.

From fields to food

Jake Beneke and Sophie Singh
April 17, 2025
After the starting serve from a Wahlert player, Junze Sun '25 readies himself to return the serve.

Boys tennis caps off home opener with win against Wahlert

Jake Beneke and Maddux Neukirch
April 16, 2025
Both Brittany McConnell '00 and Nate Frese have a deep passion for coaching and their jobs.

Coaching the classroom

Jake Beneke and Maddy Cook
February 28, 2025
BPA's National Secondary President Layan Ahmed ’25 stands with West BPA advisor Emily Hudachek after winning first in both her events.

BPA 2025 State Leadership conference results

Jake Beneke and Ella Ciliberto
February 24, 2025
Junze Sun '25 poses with his Economics Research Team at the 2024 Spring Leadership Conference. Photo courtesy of Junze Sun.

BPA senior spotlight: Junze Sun ’25

Jake Beneke and Ella Ciliberto
February 11, 2025
WSS explores holiday traditions and celebrations at West.

‘Tis the season

Grace Bartlett, Jake Beneke, and Sophie Singh
January 17, 2025
With technology use rapidly increasing in the classroom, WSS explores how teachers use technology and students' opinions about technology use.

The digital classroom

Jake Beneke, Carter Birch Houchins-Witt, and Colin Wehrle
November 15, 2024
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
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
With election season underway, WSS explores facets of presidential campaigns, the importance of political involvement and impacts on teens.

Campaign countdown

Jake Beneke, Mrudani Ramkumar, Shanza Sami, and Kaleshna Udas
October 4, 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
Helen Orszula '24, Sila Duran '23, Josie Schwartz '25 and Erinn Varga '24 pose in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

Exploration beyond the known

Jake Beneke, Jack Sun, and Maddux Neukirch
February 29, 2024
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