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August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Caelyn Blair '28 chats with a friend
City High Students and Staff React to 2024 Election Results
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
November 6, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 2024
Augie's Team poses for a photo after winning the PowderPuff competition.
Homecoming Highlights
October 29, 2024
August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Students from high schools across the school district attended the High School Film Festival.
FilmScene Hosts the First Refocus High School Shorts Program
November 8, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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
September 6, 2024
City High Girls Swim Makes a Splash at State
November 19, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: State Football Rundown
November 15, 2024
City High holds first Signing Day of 2024
November 14, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: Playoff Showdown with Ankeny Centennial Featuring Frosh Phenom Marshall Sheldon
November 1, 2024
The team captains (Tyler Rindles '25, Dominic Salibi '25, Bobby Bacon '25, Connor Cross '25) finish the coin toss and receive the ball in the pre-game vs. Bettendorf.
Playoff Preview: #10 City High vs #7 Ankeny Centennial
November 1, 2024
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
November 18, 2024
The level of traffic around the neighborhood is more than an annoyance–it's a danger.
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Improve a Good Neighborhood
November 15, 2024
PRO VS CON: The PSAT
PRO VS CON: The PSAT
November 12, 2024
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
November 12, 2024
LH Concert Review: Right Here
LH Concert Review: Right Here
November 4, 2024
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
November 12, 2024
LH Concert Review: Right Here
LH Concert Review: Right Here
November 4, 2024
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
November 1, 2024
Embracing Brat: Charli's Influence
Embracing Brat: Charli’s Influence
October 30, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 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
October 18, 2024
Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius is a Professor of Francophone Studies and the Director of Graduate Studies for French and Francophone World Studies at the University of Iowa.
Q&A With Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius
October 10, 2024
Kaden Huntley '25 in Van Allen Hall
Attending College, While Still in High School
October 10, 2024
Ramy Makawi for Humans of City High
HUMANS OF CITY HIGH
September 25, 2024
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
September 10, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: Playoff Showdown with Ankeny Centennial Featuring Frosh Phenom Marshall Sheldon
November 1, 2024
Gabe Egeland '25 gets tackled by 2 different Bettendorf players, after getting a hand off from Bobby Bacon '25, and gaining the 1st down.
DOWN GOES BETT
October 28, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City Battles #1 Bett with Special Guest Mitch Moore
October 25, 2024
Mitch Moore discussing the game plan against Davenport North.
City Drops 47 on Davenport West
October 18, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City vs. Linn-Mar
October 18, 2024
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Mariam Keita

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor

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Feda Elbadri '21's parents at their wedding. A few years later, they would flee their home country of Sudan after persecution from the Sudanese government.

Close to Home: The Story of Sudan

Mira Bohannan Kumar and Mariam Keita
October 10, 2019
Congressman Loebsack Visits iJAG Class

Congressman Loebsack Visits iJAG Class

Mariam Keita, Reporter
September 6, 2019
Yardley Whaylen '20, holds a TAPLAP basket, filled with products donated by HeForShe.

HeForShe sponsors free menstrual hygiene product initiative

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 11, 2019
City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

Ellis Chen and Mariam Keita
May 12, 2019
The Cultured Corner is a column on pop culture where we bring you the news that students are talking about, from the students themselves, in their own words.

The Cultured Corner: April 2019

Cecile Bendera and Mariam Keita
May 9, 2019
Homeless students are confronted with unique challenges.

Teen Homelessness: A Silent Struggle

Mariam Keita, Cecile Bendera, and Everline Bwayo
May 7, 2019

Imitating Black Excellence

Cecile Bendera and Mariam Keita
April 25, 2019
Power

Fashion for the Culture

Mariam Keita, Cecile Bendera, and Mira Kumar
March 14, 2019
Emma Altemeier ‘22 wearing white Crocs. “I wear them like every day. I bought these as a Christmas gift because they're comfortable. Because it’s winter, I feel like not a lot of people wear them, so I guess it's a bold move. I also have different colored Crocs in pink and yellow. I started wearing them before they became a trend. I started wearing them for softball because some of my teammates wore them. So [I] was just like, ‘Why not?’”

Shoe Trends

Everline Bwayo, Cecile Bendera, and Mariam Keita
February 26, 2019
Esme Rummelhart '17 enjoys the view of downtown Iowa City from inside the Java House in downtown Iowa City.

Girls in Gowns

Mariam Keita and Rhys Holman
February 13, 2019
Why don't all Muslim women wear hijab?

Why don’t all Muslim women wear hijab?

Mariam Keita, Everline Bwayo, and Cecile Bendera
February 11, 2019
The Cultured Corner is a column on pop culture where we bring you the news that students are talking about, from the students themselves, in their own words.

January Cultured Corner

Mariam Keita and Cecile Bendera
January 28, 2019
For MLK day sessions students in foods cook Mexican Chorizo Tacos, Chinese Dumplings, and Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream.

City Hosts Theme Based Day on MLK’s Last Speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

Mariam Keita and Ellis Chen
January 18, 2019

[Video] The Inside Scoop on MLK Day at City

Mariam Keita, Reporter
January 17, 2019
Art by Kate Goodvin

The Impact of Michael Jordan

Cecile Bendera, Mariam Keita, and Virginia Muturi
January 14, 2019
The Cultured Corner is a column on pop culture where we bring you the news that students are talking about, from the students themselves, in their own words.

The Cultured Corner: December 2018

Mariam Keita, Reporter
December 21, 2018
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[Video] What’s in Our Backpacks? (Rhys and Lindy)

Mariam Keita, Reporter
December 21, 2018
Jazsmine Vanpelt '20 shields her face from the cold with the fur trim on her coat.

Secondhand Steals for the Winter Season

Mariam Keita, Mira Kumar, Everline Bwayo, and Cecile Bendera
December 18, 2018
What Senator Warren Got Wrong

What Senator Warren Got Wrong

Mariam Keita
November 30, 2018
A group of Muslim women pose for a photo on Eid day.

An Eid Lookbook

Cecile Bendara and Mariam Keita
November 6, 2018
Art by Estie Dillard.

World Affairs Seminar Informational Meeting Will Take Place on Wednesday

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
November 5, 2018
Mariam and Mira Style Each Other for a Week

Mariam and Mira Style Each Other for a Week

Mira Bohannan Kumar and Mariam Keita
November 5, 2018

[Video] Who Ought To Use the N-Word

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
September 28, 2018
Welcome Back, G!World

Welcome Back, G!World

Cecile Bendera and Mariam Keita
September 19, 2018
Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Mariam Keita, Rhys Holman, and Ellis Chen
September 10, 2018
Art by Estie Dillard.

ICCSD Announces New Fee Waiver for AP Tests

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
August 26, 2018
IC Mosque Holds Community Iftar

IC Mosque Holds Community Iftar

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
June 17, 2018
Western Passivity Is Expensive: It Costs Human Life

Western Passivity Is Expensive: It Costs Human Life

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 31, 2018
Xenophilius Tyne: From Long Locks to Liking Their Looks

Xenophilius Tyne: From Long Locks to Liking Their Looks

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 21, 2018
Shilynn Marshall: From Flatirons to 'Fros

Shilynn Marshall: From Flatirons to ‘Fros

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 18, 2018
Mina Takahashi: From Brown to Bold

Mina Takahashi: From Brown to Bold

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 16, 2018
Destanie Gibson: From L'Oreal to Leave-ins

Destanie Gibson: From L’Oreal to Leave-ins

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 15, 2018
Hair Journeys: Stories of Our Crowns

Hair Journeys: Stories of Our Crowns

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 15, 2018
From One Peterson to Another

From One Peterson to Another

Mariam Keita, Reporter
May 9, 2018
FasTrac members at the Annual FasTrac Banquet

Life on the FasTrac

Mariam Keita, Cecile Bendera, and Everline Bwayo
May 2, 2018
Ukulele Club off to a Strumming Start

Ukulele Club off to a Strumming Start

Mariam Keita, Reporter
April 13, 2018
34 Thoughts You Have When You Get the Flu

34 Thoughts You Have When You Get the Flu

Mariam Keita, Reporter
April 10, 2018
Olivier Shabani '19 (left) and Salwa Sidahmed '19

Salwa Sidahmed: Sudan, Egypt and Olivier Shabani: DRC

Mariam Keita and Mira Bohannan Kumar
April 5, 2018
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