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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
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Prom to Be Held at the IMU
February 5, 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
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
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
Graphic created with Creative Commons images.
‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 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 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 Recipe: Peanut Butter Blossoms
LH Recipe: Peanut Butter Blossoms
December 17, 2024
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
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: City Wins Conference Championships in Wrestling and Bowling
January 31, 2025
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Balloons in the main foyer as part of the 2022 senior prank

A History of Senior Pranks at City High

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
May 25, 2022
Iowa City residents march to the Old Capitol in support of Ukraine.

[Photo] Iowa Stands with Ukraine

Rebecca Michaeli, News Editor
May 19, 2022
Anastacia Laux smiles with Dr. Ayers at the front of his classroom.

Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Ayers Challenges Students in a Fun Way Like No One Else

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
May 6, 2022
Student Senate Prepares for Prom This Weekend

Student Senate Prepares for Prom This Weekend

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
May 4, 2022
Abi Lockhart and Carrie Watson pose for National Women's History Month

Q&A: Students and Staff Talk About their Female Idols for National Women’s History Month

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
April 4, 2022
Table displaying colorful clay artwork made by ceramics classes.

Highlights from the End of Trimester Two Art Show

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
February 26, 2022
Amador-Lacson's front cover of his comic book, which is the only artwork done in color ART BY AMADOR-LACSON.

A Student Artist’s Comic Book Tells More Than Just a Story

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
February 25, 2022
The barrier between French and Spanish depicted on a bulletin board behind a teacher, is drawn and created digitally.

Why Don’t More People Take French?

Anastacia Laux and Matisse Arnone
February 10, 2022
A student observes job hiring offers at various positions on the Job Opportunities Bulletin Board near the Main Foyer of City High School.

Q&A: Staff Advice on How Students Can Find their Future Career Interests

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
February 6, 2022
Bryan Parker, an organizer of the learning day, works on his desktop while coordinating the MLK day of learning.

A Glimpse at City High’s MLK Day of Learning

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
January 18, 2022
Roughly a quarter (23%) of adult social media users in the United States – and 17% of adults overall – say they have changed their views about a political or social issue because of something they saw on social media in the past year, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

Misinformation and Online Activism

Marina Escandell, Greta Stanier, and Anastacia Laux
December 13, 2021
Raku art piece made by a student in ceramics

Students Try Out a New Ceramics Art Technique Using Raku Firing

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
November 29, 2021
Outfits worn by two members of Drip Club.

Drip Club Co-Founder Gives Fashion Advice

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
November 8, 2021
Actors in "Noises Off!" pose for a picture.

“Noises Off!” Cast and Crew Prepare for Upcoming Shows

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
October 27, 2021
The Neglect of Foreign Languages Needs to End

The Neglect of Foreign Languages Needs to End

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
October 6, 2021
City High Welcomes a New Art Teacher

City High Welcomes a New Art Teacher

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
September 29, 2021
Students read through audition material at this week's informational meeting.

A Look Into This Year’s Fall Play

Anastacia Laux, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2021
Show choir auditions for 2022 were held in the gym. Students learned learned new choreography to prepare for auditions.

Show Choir Holds Auditions to Prepare for a ‘Transition Back to Normal’ in 2022

Anastacia Laux, Reporter
May 28, 2021
Anastacia and Ms Staak pose for teacher appreciation week.

Teacher Appreciation: Ms Staak Making Memories in her First Year at City

Anastacia Laux, Reporter
May 5, 2021
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