• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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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

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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.

All content by Lea Abou Alaiwa
A student places their phone in their backpack.

School board finalizes district-wide phone policy

Ashlyn Brady and Lea Abou Alaiwa
December 13, 2024
The Trojan Marching Band performs a dance during their closer, "Thriller."

Marching forward: one year later

Lea Abou Alaiwa and Anna Greenlee
October 17, 2024
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
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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