• 10/7: Boys golf @ Ottumwa
  • 10/8: Volleyball @ Liberty
  • 10/8: Girls swimming and diving @ Linn-Mar
  • 10/10: Girls and boys cross country @ Seminole
  • 10/10: Volleyball @ Linn-Mar
  • 10/11: Football @ CR Washington
  • 10/12: Volleyball @ Jefferson
  • NO SCHOOL 10/11-10/15
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
Lea

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Assistant Photo Editor and News Co-Editor

Lea Abou Alaiwa is a sophmore and this is her first year on staff. This year, she's broadcast's Assistant Photo Editor and News Co-Editor. When she's not in the newsroom working, you can find her either spending hours practicing trumpet or at Java fueling her caffeine addiction.

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Jazz Ensemble plays in the concert as the last band featured.

Swinging into the jazz band season: first concert of the year

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Assistant Photo Editor and News Co-Editor
October 10, 2024
On Oct. 4, the West High student section throws up colorful arrays of chalk at the Homecoming football game against Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

Homecoming highlights: reflecting on moments from the week

Colin Wehrle and Lea Abou Alaiwa
October 10, 2024
Seniors Ava Bruxvoort, Sidney Tranel and Sasha Postnikov endorse Period Club. On Sept. 11, the group incentivized sign ups by giving out candy.

[Photo] October news briefs

Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor
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
Graphic illustrates slang used in today's society.

Loose Language

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Assistant Photo Editor and News Co-Editor
April 16, 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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