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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
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
Adrianna Coiner plays "Six Metamorphoses After Ovid Mov 4" by Benjamin Britt on the alto saxophone.
Amplifying Impact: The MIC Brings Change Through Sound
February 17, 2025
David Mayes-Butler secures a phone in the main office for the day after a student was caught with their phone out in class.
Phone Confiscations Down After Two Weeks of New Cell Phone Policy
February 17, 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
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
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience
Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin
December 12, 2024
Donovan Gipson '26 wrestles in the second round of his match at districts at Jefferson High School. He went on to win the match.
Kendall Kurtz Leads Nine City High Wrestlers to the Well for the State Tournament
February 19, 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
The seniors pose for a picture alongside their family and coaches. From the left senior forward 22 Jaxton Schroeder, 30 guard Jay'den Williams, and in the back forward Parker Sutherland.
Boys Basketball Tops Jefferson 67-64 On Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
A High Schooler’s Car Recommendations (#1)
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
Graphic created with Ai.
DeepSeek Shakes Up The Stock Market
February 4, 2025
We Don't Care About Privacy Anymore
We Don’t Care About Privacy Anymore
February 3, 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
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 2025
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
February 14, 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
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of Reyna Roach
Q&A With Reyna Roach
January 6, 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
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
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Andrea Hernandez '22 and Emily Grecian pose for a photo.

Cookies and Communities: Providing a Safe Space for Students

Rebecca Michaeli and Aala Basheir
May 19, 2022
Heidi Stalkfleet '22 prepares for her race. Photo courtesy of Heidi Stalkfleet

Mental Health in Sports: Performance Pressure

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Aala Basheir, Aaron Stalkfleet, and Ben Horwitz
April 15, 2022
Aala and Greta's Letter from the Editors

Aala and Greta’s Letter from the Editors

Greta Stanier and Aala Basheir
April 5, 2022
Jake Roth '22 and Nathalie Nunez '22 pose with club members as they sell baked goods.

Student Senate Brings Back ‘Tampon Tuesday’

Aala Basheir
February 28, 2022
Sustainability at City High: The Composting Dilemma

Sustainability at City High: The Composting Dilemma

Aala Basheir, Features Editor
December 16, 2021
The ICCSD Implements New Grading Policy

The ICCSD Implements New Grading Policy

Aala Basheir, Features Editor
December 9, 2021
Andre Wright speaks to students in the Little Theater.

Humanize My Hoodie Co-Founder Speaks With Students

Rebecca Michaeli and Aala Basheir
November 4, 2021
Earlier this year, House File 802 was passed through the Iowa Legislature. The infamous bill has set off debates amongst politicians, teachers and administrators.

The New Laws of Teaching Race in Iowa

Aala Basheir and Lulu Roarick
October 14, 2021
Art by Aala Basheir

Autism Awareness/Acceptance

Aala Basheir
May 18, 2021
This time of year can bring many joys to people, especially those who observe the Christmas holiday. Though for those who do not celebrate Christmas, the holiday season can create a feeling of isolation.

Not In Season

Rebecca Michaeli and Aala Basheir
March 17, 2021
The NESTT staff held an open house where they showed a variety activities that they offer

NESTT: New Mental Health Resources at City High

Jesse Hausknecht-Brown and Aala Basheir
February 22, 2021
Humanize My Hoodie founders and friends, Andre Wright and Jason Sole, pose wearing Humanize My Hoodie apparel.

HUMANIZE MY HOODIE: Behind the Brand

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
February 18, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaking at a protest over the summer.

The D.C. Riot and its Effects on Iowans

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
February 16, 2021
Fourth Ave show choir practicing in the City High cafeteria before the decision to go online.

Show Choir Season… Online?

Aala Basheir
November 19, 2020
The City High football team runs onto the field before their game against West High on Friday night.

City High Football loses in Second Round Playoffs

Aala Basheir, Features Editor
October 26, 2020
Art by Emily Kucera

Mental Health During a Global Pandemic

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
October 24, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters gather outside the Johnson County courthouse.

Black Lives Matter: The Fight for Equality in Iowa City

Aala Basheir, Jesse Hausknecht-Brown, and Shoshie Hemley
October 23, 2020
The storefront of Yotopia Frozen Yogurt, a local woman-owned business in Iowa City.

Iowa City Businesses Adapt to the Pandemic

Aala Basheir and Shoshie Hemley
October 23, 2020
Signs for the Republican and Democratic Nominee for Iowa Senate.

[Photo] Political Campaigns: The New Normal

Rebecca Michaeli
October 22, 2020
Oliver Bostian '21 (left) and Jeremiah Collins '21 (right) pose for a picture outside.

A Late Election: Senior Class President Candidates

Aala Basheir, Feature Editor
October 1, 2020
Around the World with COVID-19

Around the World with COVID-19

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
May 20, 2020
Best Buddies Annual Friendship Ball

Best Buddies Annual Friendship Ball

Nathalie Nunez and Aala Basheir
March 10, 2020
Jewish Star and Muslim

Salaam Shalom

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
February 11, 2020
Kolby Kucera '21 looks for an open teammate to execute an inbound play.

Boys Basketball: Mid-Season Streak

Aala Basheir, Reporter
February 5, 2020
Students recite the National Honors Society Pledge.

[Photo] Largest Class Ever at City High Inducted into National Honors Society

Rebecca Michaeli, Reporter
February 3, 2020
Fighting a Rare Illness

Fighting a Rare Illness

Shoshie Hemley and Aala Basheir
December 20, 2019
Rebecca Michaeli '22 and Sophie Wagner '22 live with rare, chronic illnesses.

One in a Million

Aala Basheir and Shoshie Hemley
December 20, 2019
Byron Benton '21 getting ready to pass the ball in the game against Muscatine.

Varsity Boys Basketball: Seeking Control

Aala Basheir, Reporter
December 19, 2019
Michael Sabers 'City High paraprofessional showing buddy how to paint christmas ornaments.

Best Buddies Participate in Winter Actvities in Library

Jae Dancer and Aala Basheir
December 16, 2019
Rose Nkumu '20 high fives her teammates during City's win against Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

[Photo] Girls Basketball off to a Strong Start

Rowan Boulter, Reporter
December 9, 2019
Varsity players attempt to block a ball.

Season Recap: Varsity Volleyball

Aala Basheir and Natalie Green
November 13, 2019
City high takes on Cedar Falls at home.

Football Series: Redemption

Aala Basheir and Wolfgang Fullenkamp
November 12, 2019
Lindsey Bolton '20 and Emma Nugent '21 attempt to block a hit from West High.

Volleyball Defeats West High in Regional Quarter Finals

Natalie Green, Rachel Marsh, and Aala Basheir
October 31, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 25, 2019

Best Buddies Walks in Iowa Homecoming Parade

Aala Basheir, Reporter
October 23, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109 – The Little Hawk Advice Column

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 14, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109 – The Little Hawk Advice Column

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 3, 2019
City High football players gather around one of their coaches to hear about plays.

Football Rebuild: A Young Team Works Back Toward Winning

Aala Basheir and Wolfgang Fullenkamp
October 3, 2019
Little Hawks lost 3-0 to Cedar Rapids Xavier Tuesday.

Little Hawks Volleyball Against Xavier

Aala Basheir, Reporter
September 4, 2019
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