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The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. © 2025 Westside Wired, 8701 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68114

Westside Wired
Sarah Rizwan

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Sarah. I’m a staff writer for Westside Wired. I am currently a senior and this is my second year on Wired. A fun fact about me is that I like to read. If you have any questions or comments please contact me at rizwan302@westside66.net.

All content by Sarah Rizwan
WE-SIDE’s workshop promotes inclusion and diversity.

WE-SIDE holds a workshop with Peter Ferguson

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023

Take Five: Pop culture moments of 2023

Taryn Atwater and Sarah Rizwan
December 18, 2023
Humans of Westside: How do you feel about the new finals schedule?

Humans of Westside: How do you feel about the new finals schedule?

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
“I dont mind it. It’s not a big deal,” freshman Carter Carson.

“I don’t really like it,” sophomore Jason Kipling.

“I love it. The finals schedule implemented this year is similar to the finals schedule that we had been using for decades prior to COVID. It tends to give purpose to those last two days of school,“ social studies instructor Bob Brousek.

The upper auditorium is closed during lunch mods.

The upper auditorium closes during lunch mods

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
“I haven’t experienced the other type. It’s kind of easy from what I’ve experienced,” freshman Rex Dunsmore.

“I like it a lot better than wasting our time,” senior Grant Becker.

“I like to pick when I get to do them,” freshman Maahum Siddiqui.

“It’s kind of confusing,” freshman Isabella Delacruz.

“This is my first year here so I don’t have much to compare it to. It seems nice so far,” math instructor Syrah Andrews.

“I feel like overall it’ll be easier, but right now with signing up, its stressful. It’s nice that I I can get it all done on one day,” senior Jasmine Palikhya.

“It’s kind of stressful making sure you get the right spot especially if you’re going on vacation early,” sophomore Cadence Barr.

Director Hillary Nather-Detisch led Westside AP art students through Samuel Bak’s “Flight and Hope” exhibit.

AP art students visit Samuel Bak’s “Flight and Hope” exhibition

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Hope Squad organizes an event for World Kindness Day.

Hope Squad organizes an event for World Kindness Day

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Film Club is the first club at Westside where students can discuss movies.

Westside student creates Film Club

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
“Bottoms” (2023) revives the raunch-com popularized in the 90’s and 2000’s.

“Bottoms” Review

Taryn Atwater and Sarah Rizwan
October 2, 2023
“I would say Stranger Things because we won’t know what actually happened to Sadie,” freshman Aniya Ruiz.

“Stranger Things. I’m sad it got delayed because one of the characters was left on a cliffhanger- really the whole show was left on a cliffhanger. They’re supposed to record it and it was supposed to come out this summer, but now it’s being pushed back. So I won’t know what’s happening and I’m really scared. And I’ll be old by the time we find out,” freshman Aliyah Johnson.

“I’m sad The Summer I Turned Pretty got [delayed] because it left on a cliffhanger,” junior Julia Luby.

“I’m mad Stranger Things got [delayed]. I strongly resonate with Max because she’s a fellow redhead,” junior Natalie Staats.

“There was one, I think it was called Daybreak. Also, the FNAF movie [got delayed] a bunch of times. It’s been big in the media for a while and it was announced [a while] ago and then it was re-announced then delayed. And then it switched companies and then switched companies again. So it’s just like, when is it gonna come out?” senior Jack Dickinson.

“No. All the movies I like are already produced,” senior Mason Dostal.

Starbucks celebrates the 20th anniversary of their pumpkin spice syrup

Autumn Welcomes Seasonal Syrup And Hate

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Sophomore Violet Collins reads a picture book about Black leaders to students at Underwood Hills.

WE-SIDE Representatives Discuss Black History Month with Early Childhood Center

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
“I hate on couples on Instagram,” junior Aubrey Akossou.

Humans of Westside: What Are Your Plans for Valentine’s Day?

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
“I’m going to hang out with my wife and two kids and eat good food,” Special Education instructor Kevin Ryan.

“I will just rewatch the entire Harry Potter series alone,” junior Mason Dostal.

“I don’t currently have any plans with my partner, but in one of my classes we are going to have a Valentine’s Day party,” English instructor Laurie Welch.

“I am not sure yet,” senior Devon Cvejdlik.

“I will be working on Valentine’s Day,” junior Katelyn Shila.

“I’m probably going to get dinner with my family and then hang out with my girlfriend,” senior Tommy Schaffner.

“Maybe I’ll get some flowers and chocolate. I like the pink and the hearts, but I don’t really do anything for [Valentine’s Day],” freshman Shiloh Wertheim.

“I will come to school and spend the day afterwards with my boyfriend,” sophomore Sania Conley.

“After school I have to go to eSports, and that lasts until 5:30. Then, I get home to play Minecraft for eSports. A majority of my [Valentine’s Day] will be spent playing video games for school purposes,” senior Brandon Lao.

Hailey Kirchhevel celebrates after ranking fifth at Little Sunset Speedway.

Westside Senior Hailey Kirchhevel Ranks in Go-Kart Competitions

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Westside High School Implements Green Slip Policy

Westside High School Implements Green Slip Policy

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
January 8, 2023
Seniors Emma Allen and Audrey Krenzer performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Westside Seniors Perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
“I am not involved in politics right now just because I'm focused on other stuff. I don't have time to really pay attention to it, but I do care. I feel like I probably won't be as involved in politics until I'm older and it affects me more than it does now,” senior Haley Wetzel.

Humans of Westside: Did You Pay Attention to Midterm Elections?

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Dylan Travis competed in the 3x3 Basketball Americup on November 4-6.

[Photo] Westside teacher invited to U.S.A men’s basketball Americup

Sammy Marvin, Managing Editor
November 18, 2022
Red Shield leader Luke David waves a flag over the student section.

Westside Red Shield Wins Best Student Section

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Over 100 hundred students and staff donated their blood at the blood drive.

[Photo] Red Cross Hosts Blood Drive at Westside High School

Marylee Vogt, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
On Oct. 7 all Westside schools were awarded the Special Olympics Unified Champion Banner.

Homecoming pep rally highlights Unified Sports achievements

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Rider Sam Brussell performed a stunt on his bike in front of students during the program.

The “No Hate Tour” Visits Westside High School

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
“Right now there has been no parking problems. However, when we get into the lottery next week, then that's when issues are going to arise. There feels like we don't need to have spots, it can just be free parking and we would be better off,” junior Emma Tyler.

Humans of Westside: What’s your opinion on the parking changes?

Sarah Rizwan, Staff Writer
August 30, 2022
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