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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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Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.

City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
February 3, 2025
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience

Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin

Estelle Hartz, A & E Editor
December 12, 2024
Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg

Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
November 26, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal

City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Yomi Hemley and Estelle Hartz
October 2, 2024
Kenji Radley '25 in ready position during the 2023-24 football season

Marching Band Takes the Field for First Home Football Game

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
September 6, 2024
The original Statue of Liberty now sits in the main foyer

[Photo] Secrets of City High: The Statue of Liberty

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Recycling will soon return to City High

[Photo] Environmental Club Reintroduces Recycling

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 26, 2024
Yomi Hemley ‘25 and Ian Deleeuw ‘24 perform as Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Ends Show Run with Sold Out Matinee

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
April 24, 2024
Concert Choir performs at St. Mary’s Church to conclude the Cathedral Concert

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Hold Cathedral Concert at St. Mary’s Church

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
April 11, 2024
Symphony Orchestra performs "Paint It Black"

PHOTO STORY: Orchestra Hosts Annual Dessert Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
March 8, 2024
Joel Brown '24 sings in Concert Choir

City Choirs Hold Mid-Winter Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
February 23, 2024
Mara Maas ‘23, Avery Provorse ‘24, and Mary Cate Pugh ‘23 perform as Donna and the Dynamos in last spring’s musical, ‘Mamma Mia’

‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Begins

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
February 8, 2024
LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
January 31, 2024
MESU leadership speaks before the audience at panel with BlackVoicesHeard

MESU Hosts MLK Day Panel

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
January 23, 2024
Matthew Walker, Choir Director, conducts the orchestra and choirs

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Hold Winter Masterworks Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
January 10, 2024
Avery Provorse ‘24 smiles during the 4th Ave Show

PHOTO STORY: Show Choirs and Jazz Bands Perform at Annual Winter Show

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 18, 2023
Symphony Band members smile during applause

PHOTO STORY: City Concert Bands Take the Stage for First Performance of the Year

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 14, 2023
Zach Falk ‘25 marches during the 2023 halftime show

Marching Band and Show Choir to Count as P.E. Credit

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
December 6, 2023
‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
October 30, 2023
4th Ave and Charisma seniors pose with their choreographers. Photo courtesy of Avery Provorse.

Show Choirs Begin Rehearsals

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
October 4, 2023
City High Marching Band leads the Homecoming Parade down 4th Avenue

[Photo] Homecoming 2023: What You Need to Know

Wisdom Konu, Executive Editor and Co-Culture Editor
September 21, 2023
Last year’s Jazz Ensemble competes at the Jazz In the Meadows competition

Jazz Band Kicks Off With Auditions

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
September 11, 2023
Concertmaster Tai Caputo '25 smiles after the first part of Symphony Orchestra's set

[Photo] City Symphony Orchestra Premieres New Piece at Final Concert of the Year

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
May 28, 2023
Daniel Kenyon '26 plays percussion in the band concert.

City Bands Host Senior Recognition and Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
May 15, 2023
Ms. Basile Makes the Important Connections

Ms. Basile Makes the Important Connections

Estelle Hartz, Reporter
May 10, 2023
PHOTO STORY: AP Art Students Hard at Work as the End of the Year Nears

PHOTO STORY: AP Art Students Hard at Work as the End of the Year Nears

Estelle Hartz, Reporter
April 11, 2023
Symphony Orchestra was all smiles after the finale to the concert: a medley of tunes from Phantom of the Opera

[Photo] City High Orchestra Performs 42nd Annual Dessert Concert

Tai Caputo, Opinion Co-Editor
April 4, 2023
Last weekend, members of City's Jazz Bands travelled to Chicago, Illinois.

[Photo] City Jazz Bands Compete in Chicago

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
February 28, 2023
Student teacher Phil Bueche conducts during the winter band concert

[Photo] City Bands Host Winter Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
December 22, 2022
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