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Bernie Sanders gives a speech about Fighting Oligarchy in Iowa City on February 22nd.
Bernie Sanders Visits Iowa City: A Speech at the Englert
March 1, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnvial Nears and Powderbuff rescheduled
February 26, 2025
Model United Nations participants from city High pose for a photo taken last year at the state conference.
Model United Nations Prepares For March Conference
February 25, 2025
March For Our Lives Students pose for a picture at the Capitol after talking to legislators.
March For Our Lives Holds Day on the Hill 2025
February 21, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.
City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert
February 3, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Emma Plumb ‘26 and Cameron Echols ‘26 unveil “The Book of Memories” at the beginning of the show
Dancing into Show Choir Season
January 17, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 makes a bounce pass in the first City High vs. West High basketball game of this season.
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Davion Luckett
February 28, 2025
August Palmer '25 and Tessa Driscoll '26 receive a play call during the 4th quarter.
Four Little Hawks Earn All-Conference Honors
February 28, 2025
City High stands with Liberty High at their annual Mental Health Awareness Game.
City Girls Basketball: The Road to Wells
February 24, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 dribbles the ball down the court in a tight game against Waterloo West. The team went on to win 56-47.
Playoff Preview: City High vs Waterloo East
February 24, 2025
Young Ben Klitgaard '26 at a car show with his father and grandfather.
Cars and Community
February 28, 2025
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
February 27, 2025
Images courtesy of car sellers. Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Jethro’s Car Picks: Facebook Marketplace is Where to Look
February 21, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
February 11, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
January 30, 2025
Graphic created with Creative Commons images.
‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 2025
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
January 15, 2025
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
December 6, 2024
De Souza has participated in cross country and basketball and is planning to do tennis and golf.
Exchange Student Profile: Nicole Fernandes de Souza
March 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Every year, the Iowa Department of Education Performance Profiles rate schools based on how well they meet a set of standards. But in 2024, the standards changed. City High was “Commendable” in 2023, but went down two levels to “Needs Improvement” in November of 2024. However, it is still ranked within the top 10 in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Targeted: New Evaluation System Drops All ICCSD High Schools’ Ratings
February 28, 2025
Kate Meis '25 reads Romeo and Juliet in the library.
To Read or Not to Read?
February 28, 2025
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
LH broadcast reporter Avery O'Brien reports on the new classroom cell phone ban.
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
February 21, 2025
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
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Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 9, 2017
A Bitter Pill to Swallow

A Bitter Pill to Swallow

Nova Meurice and Sofie Lie
February 8, 2017
Elizabeth Bernal, who works for food service at City High, attends a meeting at the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa on February 4th. Bernal has been a proponent for immigrant rights, and advocated on behalf of Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city at a City Council meeting.

[Photo] Iowa City Reaffirms Immigration Stance

Lucy McGehee and Molly Liu
February 7, 2017
ICCSD Releases Thought Exchange Results

ICCSD Releases Thought Exchange Results

Sofie Lie, Executive Editor
January 10, 2017
Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Maya Durham, Lucy McGehee, and Sofie Lie
December 15, 2016
(from left to right, top to bottom row) Billy Holiday '20, Alma Apolonio Bernal '17, Laura Apolonio Bernal '19, Alicia Estrada '19, Anita Casas '18, Erick Vázquez '18, and Byron Ortiz '18 stand in silent protest in the main foyer after school on Friday, November 18th.

As Hate Crimes Spike Nationwide, Students Lead Silent Protest

Sofie Lie, Executive Editor
November 19, 2016
Anita Casas '18 (in focus) stands arm in arm with fellow students in the main foyer after school on Friday, November 18th.

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A group of ten students silently protested discrimination and acts of hate at City High on Friday, November 18th. Earlier this week, a group of West High students organized a sit-in expressing the same sentiment.

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Alicia Estrada '19 sits on the staircase following a silent march around the school in protest of discrimination.

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Byron Ortiz '18 silently protests on Friday, November 18th. The tape over Ortiz's mouths reads "wall jumper." The aim of the protest, Ortiz said, was to stand in solidarity with those subjected to discrimination.

Anthony Foster '17 sits in solidarity with those who have experienced discrimination in the wake of the election. Foster, along with the other nine protesters, gathered during lunch to make signs for the protest held later that day.

Undocumented

Undocumented

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
November 13, 2016
After filling out commit-to- vote cards, supporters of Hillary Clinton converse with Riley Lewers '16.

Iowa’s Role in November Election

Sofie Lie, Executive Editor
September 30, 2016
The goats clearing out a wooded residential lot.

Up-and-Coming Goat Business to Work in ICCSD

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
April 24, 2016
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who won the Wisconsin primary, speaking in Iowa City prior to the Iowa Caucus on February 1st.

Wisconsin Primary Recap: Twitter Poll Predictions, Results

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
April 6, 2016
Tickets to Grease Now on Sale

Tickets to Grease Now on Sale

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
April 5, 2016
6 Hours in Fairfield

6 Hours in Fairfield

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 28, 2016
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Super Tuesday: A Storify Recap of Yesterday’s Results

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
March 2, 2016
Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Lucy McGehee and Sofie Lie
February 11, 2016
NBC Producer Ben Plesser, joined by IPR's Ben Kieffer on stage, answers questions submitted by the audience.

NBC Producer Visits University Library, Discusses ISIS

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
February 10, 2016
City High Caucus Site Breaks Attendance Records

City High Caucus Site Breaks Attendance Records

Maya Durham, Naomi Meurice, Nova Meurice, and Sofie Lie
February 2, 2016
Humans of Iowa City: Precinct 18

Humans of Iowa City: Precinct 18

Sofie Lie and Nova Meurice
February 2, 2016
Bernie Sanders speaking at Coe College on September 4th.

As Caucus Nears, Students Speculate On Outcome In Twitter Polls

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
January 26, 2016
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Paris Attacks, Refugee Crisis Change Scope of the Presidential Election

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
November 19, 2015

[Video] Farm to Table

Nova Meurice and Sofie Lie
November 6, 2015
Sherman poses while teaching.

[Photo] Meet Mrs. Sherman

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
October 3, 2015
Crowd of students erupts during Bernie Sanders' rally

Iowa in Political Spotlight

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
September 24, 2015
Art by AJ Boulund

New Board Looks to Future of District

Sofie Lie and Nova Meurice
September 23, 2015
Left to Right: Dominic Balesteri-Fox '16, Innes Hicsasmaz '16, Sarah Smith '17, Nova Meurice '17, Sonali Durham '16

Pacemaker Announces Little Hawk Finalists

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
September 11, 2015
Senator Sanders speaks at Coe College.

Bernie Sanders leads town meeting in Cedar Rapids

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
September 5, 2015
Best Buddies Ice Cream Social to be held today

Best Buddies Ice Cream Social to be held today

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
September 2, 2015
Students in AP Studio Art work on their portfolios.

AP Studio Art Pulled from Course Selection

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
April 17, 2015
Sangster's visitation set for Thursday in old gym

Sangster’s visitation set for Thursday in old gym

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
March 25, 2015
Randy Brown retires after 25 years of teaching at City High

World History Teacher Retires after 25 Years at City High

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 16, 2015

[Video] Chalking up a Life in the Gym

Sofie Lie and Sadie Hobbs
March 13, 2015
Addison Kosier '15, Ben Sindt '15 and Tyler Fay '15 perform in 4th Ave.

City High Show Choirs End Season with Spring Show

Sofie Lie, reporter
March 9, 2015
ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

Sofie Lie and Bella Pittman
February 11, 2015
Large Group Speech advances to state

[Video] Large Group Speech advances to state

Sofie Lie
January 28, 2015
French students protest anti-expression terrorist attacks. High school students rallied in Meaux.

French Students Protest Terrorist Shootings in Paris

Sofie Lie, reporter
January 12, 2015

Students and Teachers Participate in National Novel Writing Month

Sofie Lie, Sadie Hobbs, and Lydia Kaufmann
November 30, 2014
Hoover Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Hoover Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Sofie Lie, Reporter
November 4, 2014

City High Volleyball team faces Prairie

Sofie Lie and Sadie Hobbs
November 4, 2014
Helping to End Human Trafficking, One Run at a Time

Helping to End Human Trafficking, One Run at a Time

Sofie Lie and Sadie Hobbs
September 25, 2014
Coach Sabers' 34th Football Season

Coach Sabers’ 34th Football Season

Sadie Hobbs, Bella Pittman, and Sofie Lie
September 19, 2014
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