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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 closes the concert by playing their set.

West Jazz bands perform at Friday Night Concert Series

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Assistant Photo Editor and News Co-Editor
May 28, 2025
On the West High field, Sophia Oulman ‘25 kicks the ball away from her opponent March 31.

[Photo] April news briefs

Henry Timmer-Hackert, Print Opinion Editor
April 18, 2025
Jazz Ensemble performs their first song, "This Song is You," at the 2025 Iowa Jazz Championships on April 8.

[Photo] Jazz Ensemble travels to Ames for Iowa Jazz Championships

Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor
April 10, 2025
The Supreme Court will rule to keep or ban TikTok on Jan. 19.

TikTok termination?

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Assistant Photo Editor and News Co-Editor
January 17, 2025
A silhouette of Adel Osman '25 as he works on his music.

[Photo] Musician, poet, artist: Adel Osman

Vera Tanas, Copy and Art Editor
March 15, 2025
Phone is handed into administrators after first infraction to phone policy.

ICCSD implements new phone policy

Lea Abou Alaiwa, Assistant Photo Editor and News Co-Editor
January 22, 2025
Genna Ray '25 performs at Jazz Cafe, a fundraiser event for the West High Bands, in the cafeteria Dec. 15.

[Photo] January news briefs

Mrudani Ramkumar, Print Managing Editor
January 17, 2025
Liberty High performs their show "Happily Ever After," full of Disney classics such as "I Can Go the Distance" from "Hercules" and "You're Welcome" from "Moana" at the Corridor Marching Classic.

[Photo] West High’s first Corridor Marching Classic

Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor
October 18, 2024
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
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 and Sports Editor
October 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
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