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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.

[Photo] City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
February 3, 2025
We Don't Care About Privacy Anymore

We Don’t Care About Privacy Anymore

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
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

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
January 31, 2025
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[Photo] The Little Hoax: Horoscopes

Isabella Young
January 17, 2025
Reusable water bottles can be worse for the environment than one-time use plastic water bottles if used less than thirty times, according to the Washington Post.

[Photo] Water Bottles Aren’t a Fashion Statement

Martha Willard, Copy Editor
January 16, 2025
The NESTT is located on the third floor, but will temporarily move to the Attendance Office for the remainder of the day.

BREAKING NEWS: NESTT Temporarily Moves to Attendance Office

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
January 14, 2025
Most City High students want to leave Iowa after graduation. But why? And is there a way to convince them to stay?

Brain Drain

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
December 13, 2024
Students from high schools across the school district attended the High School Film Festival.

FilmScene Hosts the First Refocus High School Shorts Program

Lily Rantanen, Isabella Young, and Ethan Lalumiere
November 8, 2024
Caelyn Blair '28 chats with a friend

[Photo] City High Students and Staff React to 2024 Election Results

Tai Caputo, Executive Editor and Feature Co-Editor
November 7, 2024
The Statue of Liberty stands proudly in front of City High the day after election night.

PHOTO STORY: City High After Election Night

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
November 6, 2024
Social media is addicting, but its effects are detrimental on growing brains.

[Photo] I Hate Instagram

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
October 30, 2024
The Little Hawk won All Iowa News Team for the seventh time in the last eight years.

The Little Hawk Wins All-Iowa News Team of the Year

Lily Rantanen and Ethan Lalumiere
October 28, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa's New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism

STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa’s New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism

Lily Rantanen and Isabella Young
October 28, 2024
Ms. Sotillo helps a student during her class' weekly Advisory time.

[Photo] Advisory is Crucial to Student Success

Floris Roorda, Reporter
October 28, 2024
Across the country, phone policies have become a point of contention. This fall, the Iowa City Community School District is revising its stance on phones in school.

The Battle for the Phones

Lily Rantanen, Martha Willard, and Ethan Lalumiere
October 18, 2024
In 2020, the race in Iowa was very close. This year, young people will make a difference.

[Photo] Vote Because the Rest of Us Cannot

Tai Caputo, Executive Editor and Feature Co-Editor
October 16, 2024
Tai Caputo '25 and Isabella Young '25 cut cake to celebrate being named Pacemaker Finalists

The Little Hawk Newspaper Named Pacemaker Finalist and Three Journalists Receive Story of the Year Awards

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
September 27, 2024
Class President Nick Tran '25 poses with newly elected Vice President Ania Naso '25

Student Senate Elects Vice President

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
September 10, 2024
CONNECTIONS: Seniors

CONNECTIONS: Seniors

Liz Degner, Lily Rantanen, and Megan Swartzendruber
May 14, 2024
CONNECTIONS: Prom Edition

CONNECTIONS: Prom Edition

Liz Degner, Megan Swartzendruber, and Lily Rantanen
May 6, 2024
CONNECTIONS: City High

CONNECTIONS: City High

Liz Degner, Lily Rantanen, and Megan Swartzendruber
May 2, 2024
The original Statue of Liberty now sits in the main foyer

Secrets of City High: The Statue of Liberty

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

Environmental Club Reintroduces Recycling

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 26, 2024
West Kauper and Robin Calhoun, who plays Heidi Schreck in the Iowa premiere of ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’, act out a scene. Photo courtesy of West Kauper

West Kauper Debates the Constitution

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 12, 2024
City’s New Holiday: Mira Cunning Invents Mr. Bacon Day

City’s New Holiday: Mira Cunning Invents Mr. Bacon Day

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 11, 2024
City High Students protest the Perry High School Shooting on January 8th, 2024

The End of School Shootings Starts With Stricter Gun Laws

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
February 20, 2024
The Little Hoax: Horoscopes for February 16

The Little Hoax: Horoscopes for February 16

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
February 16, 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
Who Would Win: Taylor vs Turtles

Who Would Win: Taylor vs Turtles

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
January 22, 2024
Jillian Leman '26 stands outside of City High’s music wing with her trumpet

Jillian Leman’s Jazz Journey

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
December 20, 2023
Horace Mann sixth graders learn about composting and environmental sustainability during a presentation by the City High Environmental Club

Environmental Club Helps Take Composting Programs District Wide

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
December 20, 2023
McKenzie Knebel '24 performs a solo at the Wild West Solo Showdown at West High

Dance Team Prepares for State

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
December 1, 2023
Meet 2023 Candidates for School Board

Meet 2023 Candidates for School Board

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
November 6, 2023
‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
October 30, 2023
Quinn Clark '26 has a unique talent -- she can ride a unicycle

A One-Wheel Commute

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Poi Borchardt '26 plays the double B flat tuba, which is the most common model in concert bands

How Low Can You Go?

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Ethan Hill '24 waits for his cue during rehearsal for Peter and the Starcatcher.

Crew and Actors Prepare for ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
October 11, 2022
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